Tamil Nadu to Launch State-Backed Quantum Computing for Students, Startups

• Tamil Nadu will provide students and startups with direct access to quantum hardware through a new state-backed program.
• The iTNT Hub signed a letter of intent with Germany-based XeedQ GmbH for this initiative, one of India's first state-led quantum computing access programs.
• In the first phase, users in Tamil Nadu will get remote access to a 4-qubit quantum computer developed by XeedQ.
• The program aims for 'learning by doing,' allowing hands-on experimentation and algorithm testing on real quantum hardware.
• The initiative, anchored by iTNT Hub and supported by the Tamil Nadu government, will be located within the Anna University campus.

Why It Matters: Tamil Nadu pioneers state-backed quantum computing access for students and startups, fostering hands-on learning.