What QpiAI does

QpiAI is a Bengaluru-headquartered deep-tech company that builds vertically integrated quantum computing and generative AI systems for enterprise, government, and academic customers. Founded in 2019 and operating as QpiAI India Pvt. Ltd. with a US affiliate (QPiAI Corporation), the company designs and manufactures indigenously built superconducting quantum processors — the 25-qubit QpiAI Indus (Gen-1, operational since April 2025) and the 64-qubit Kaveri chip (unveiled November 2025, commercial deployment Q3 2026) — along with proprietary QpiAI Qubits transmon architecture, QpiAISense™ control and readout electronics, and a custom hardware decoder achieving sub-1.5 microsecond quantum error correction on a distance-5 rotated surface code. Its roadmap extends to 128-qubit Ganges, 1,000-qubit Everest by 2029, and fault-tolerant logical qubit platforms (Yukti, Shakti, Pragati, Unnati) targeting 100 logical qubits by 2030.

The company's product surface spans hardware sales (Indus, Kaveri, QVidya education systems), Quantum Computing as a Service (QCloud with AWS/GCP serverless billing, Cloud VPC, and on-premise enterprise deployment), an enterprise Gen-AI platform (QpiAI Pro), a domain-targeted multi-agent AI system (QpiAI Agent Hive), and vertical solutions for pharmaceuticals, materials science, logistics, and optimisation. QpiAI monetises through quote-based enterprise sales, pay-as-you-go cloud compute, and recurring QCloud subscriptions for training and certification programmes; it reported 60% gross margins and 20-30% net margins at the time of its July 2025 Series A.

QpiAI's go-to-market blends direct enterprise sales with strategic channel relationships: it is one of eight startups selected under India's National Quantum Mission (NQM) and a beneficiary of Karnataka's Rs 1,000 crore state quantum mission (LEAP initiative), with Centre of Excellence deployments at IIIT-Dharwad, IIIT-Raichur, Alliance University (AU QUASAR), and Chandigarh University. It targets Rs 100 crore (over $12M) in revenue by 2026 and is considering an IPO between 2026 and 2027. With offices in India, the US (Milpitas, CA), and Finland (Espoo), and a planned 10-acre Devanahalli data centre with in-house quantum chip fabrication, the company is positioning as a sovereign, full-stack quantum-AI platform for India's emerging quantum economy.

Name

QpiAI

Legal name

QpiAI India Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://qpiai.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

QpiAI is a Bengaluru-based deep-tech company building indigenously manufactured superconducting quantum computers (25- and 64-qubit) integrated with a generative-AI and multi-agent platform, sold to enterprises, governments, and universities via hardware, QCaaS, and vertical solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Quantum Computers): QpiAI sells full-stack quantum computer systems (QpiAI Indus, Kaveri, QpiAI Gen-1) and related infrastructure to academic institutions, government bodies, and enterprises. Deployment via on-premise data centres, captive COE installations, and managed service models.
2. Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS): On-demand quantum computing access via QCloud, including "Early QCaaS Access" programs. Provides enterprises with access to QpiAI-Gen-1 Quantum Computer with Cloud IDE, quantum development SDK, and application-oriented QC workflows. Pay-for-what-you-use public cloud billing model (AWS, GCP) and subscription-based cloud VPC deployment are supported.
3. Enterprise Solutions and Professional Services: Vertically integrated AI + Quantum solutions delivered to enterprise customers across automotive, life sciences, materials science, drug discovery, financial services, and logistics. Includes Enterprise Gen-AI solutions, quantum adoption solutions, drug/materials discovery consulting, and logistics optimization. QpiAI reports 60% gross margins and 20–30% net margins (as of July 2025).
4. Education & Training Programs: Full-stack quantum training programs (QCloud, QVidya) for universities, learners, and faculty. Includes certifications, joint industry certifications, faculty development, train-the-trainer programs, and Centre of Excellence (CoE) deployment packages with cryogenics, control electronics, simulators, and curriculum.
5. Usage-based Pay-as-you-go Quantum Compute: Managed service on Public Cloud with integrated QpiAI Serverless Billing Infrastructure — pay for what you use, deployed across AWS, GCP, and on-premise environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

QpiAI designs, builds, and operates a vertically integrated full-stack AI and quantum computing platform. The company manufactures indigenous superconducting quantum processors (QpiAI Indus 25-qubit, QpiAI Kaveri 64-qubit) and provides software access via the QpiAI Quantum developer's platform, QpiAI Pro enterprise deployment, QpiAI QCloud training environment, QpiAI Agent Hive multi-agent AI, and industry-tailored solutions for pharmaceuticals, materials, logistics, and optimization. QpiAI also operates a Quantum Supremacy Center initiative and offers Education and Centre of Excellence (CoE) deployment packages.

Product overview

QpiAI delivers a vertically integrated AI and Quantum Computing platform combining proprietary hardware, software, and industry-specific applications. The architecture centers on its superconducting quantum computers—led by the 25-qubit QpiAI-Indus (Gen-1) and the newer 64-qubit Kaveri chip—along with the planned Quantum Supremacy Center (QSC) fleet of 100 interconnected 100–1000 qubit systems. These hardware products are accessed through the QpiAI Quantum Developer's Platform (with its Cloud IDE and SDK), QpiAI QCloud (training and research cloud), QpiAI Explorer (public access at AU QUASAR), and the 8-qubit QpiAI QVidya education system. Enterprise delivery is handled through QpiAI Pro (deployable to AWS, GCP, or on-premise data centers), QpiAI Agent Hive (multi-agent AI), and industry-specific modules—QpiAI Pharma, QpiAI Matter, QpiAI Logistics, and QpiAI Opt—all tied together with full-stack vertical integration from QPU control electronics through software to applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QpiAI QVidya: Comprehensive solution for education, scientific training, and academic research in quantum computing, including an 8-qubit QVidya Quantum Computer scalable to 16-qubit QGyan.
• QpiAI QCloud
• QpiAI Indus
• QpiAI Kaveri
• QpiAI Quantum
• QpiAI Pro
• QpiAI Opt
• QpiAI Matter
• QpiAI Pharma
• QpiAI Logistics
• QpiAI Agent Hive
• QpiAI Explorer
• QpiAI Quantum Supremacy Center (QSC)

Products and services

• QpiAI-Indus Quantum Computer India's first indigenously built 25-qubit superconducting quantum computer (QpiAI Gen-1). Scalable up to 128-qubit Gen3, built with transmon superconducting qubits featuring long coherence times, low error rates, surface code error correction, and integrated HPC with NVIDIA A100/V100 GPUs and high-speed Infiniband networking. Targets academic, government, and enterprise customers.
• QpiAI Kaveri QpiAI's 64-qubit superconducting quantum processor chip using proprietary superconducting flip-chip integrated technology, featuring wafer-scale fabrication for high qubit density, flip-chip architecture with low-loss interconnects, and separation of qubit and interconnect layers. Built entirely in India; targets research and enterprise workloads in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning.
• QpiAI Quantum (Quantum Developer's Platform) End-to-end Quantum Developer's Platform combining access to the QpiAI-Gen1 Quantum Computer with a Cloud IDE, quantum development SDK, and application-oriented QC workflows. Features job/organization/credit management, enterprise-grade security and compliance, and application-specific circuit optimizations. For enterprise developers and researchers.
• QpiAI Pro End-to-End enterprise Gen-AI platform with multiple deployment options: Cloud VPC Deployment on Public Cloud, Managed Service on Public Cloud (AWS, GCP) with QpiAI Serverless Billing Infrastructure, and Enterprise Data Centre Deployment for full security and compliance control. For enterprises seeking deployable AI/quantum infrastructure.
• QpiAI QVidya Comprehensive quantum computing solution for education, scientific training, and academic research. Includes 8-qubit QVidya Quantum Computer (scalable to 16-qubit QGyan), cryogenic instrumentation with 10mK base temperature, QpiAISense quantum control and readout electronics, and integrated software libraries for Centre of Excellence (CoE) deployments at universities.
• QpiAI QCloud Full-Stack Quantum Computer Engineering & Research Training Program environment used by learners, researchers, and industry teams. Aligned with India's National Quantum Mission, enabling multi-user classroom management, curriculum integration, research project support, and certification programs with real hardware execution.
• QpiAI Agent Hive Domain-Targeted Multi-Agent System featuring specialized agent clusters trained with industry vertical focus, quantum-enhanced processing layers, dynamic resource allocation, and cross-domain knowledge integration for autonomous AI workflows. Hosted at qpiai-agenthive.tech. For enterprise workflow automation.
• QpiAI Explorer Quantum computing access platform deployed at the AU QUASAR Experience Center to provide users with hands-on interaction with QpiAI's 8-qubit superconducting quantum computing system. Hosted at qpiai-explorer.tech. For students, researchers, enterprises, and government users.
• QpiAI Pharma Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences quantum solution offering accelerated drug discovery, integrated biomolecular simulations, and improved genomic data analysis powered by quantum-AI hybrid compute. For pharmaceutical and life sciences enterprises.
• QpiAI Matter Advanced Materials Science quantum solution for catalyst discovery, precision materials, and accelerating innovations in nanotechnology and sustainable materials through quantum simulation. For materials science and chemicals enterprises.
• QpiAI Logistics Logistics and Supply Chain quantum solution providing optimized route planning, network design, and cost-optimization for complex operational scenarios. For logistics, supply chain, and operations-intensive enterprises.
• QpiAI Opt Optimization solution module leveraging quantum-AI hybrid compute for solving combinatorial, routing, scheduling, and resource optimization problems across industries. For enterprises with large-scale optimization workloads.
• Quantum Supremacy Center (QSC) QpiAI's flagship quantum-centric compute infrastructure envisioned as a sovereign hub with a fleet of 100 interconnected quantum computers (100-1000 qubits each), deeply integrated with petascale HPC and AI-driven quantum intelligence. Roadmap targets 10,000 logical qubits. Includes Application Labs (Materials, Drug Discovery, Quantum Biology, Cybersecurity, Financial Technology, Robotics, Quantum Sensing, Space Technology, Energy Technology) and Quantum Compute Technology Labs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 96x faster automotive design simulations and 10x reduction in compute requirements
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability13 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• IIIT-RaichurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026Co-deployment of 25-qubit QpiAI Indus system with IIIT-Dharwad under Karnataka's LEAP initiative, supporting education, research, and commercial applications.
• Government of Karnataka (LEAP initiative)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026QpiAI Indus 25-qubit quantum computer installed at IIIT-Dharwad and IIIT-Raichur under Karnataka's LEAP initiative as part of the state's Rs 1,000 crore quantum mission launched in July 2025 targeting a USD 20 billion quantum economy by 2035.
• Chandigarh UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Collaborated with Chandigarh University during India's first AI Fest 2026 to establish the Bose-Einstein Quantum Centre of Excellence, alongside quantum startups QKrishi and CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, aligned with India's National Quantum Mission.
• CSIR-National Physical LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Collaborating partner in the Bose-Einstein Quantum Centre of Excellence at Chandigarh University AI Fest 2026, alongside QpiAI and QKrishi, under the National Quantum Mission.
• QKrishiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Co-collaborator on the Bose-Einstein Quantum Centre of Excellence at Chandigarh University during AI Fest 2026.
• Alliance UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Strategic partnership to establish AU QUASAR, India's first 8-qubit Quantum Computing Experience Center at Alliance University's Electronic City campus, Bengaluru. QpiAI deploys its 8-qubit superconducting quantum system and QpiAI Explorer platform; centre offers degree programmes, research opportunities, and Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS). The centre is positioned to serve over 200 global technology companies, defence and aerospace PSUs, and the startup ecosystem.
• NASSCOMcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026QpiAI is featured in NASSCOM's India Means Innovation Case Study Series for integrating Quantum Computing and AI to accelerate automotive design simulations (up to 96x faster simulations, 10x reduction in compute). Logo displayed on homepage and About page.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Listed as a deployment platform for QpiAI Pro's Managed service on Public Cloud offering (pay-for-what-you-use serverless billing).
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Listed as a deployment platform for QpiAI Pro's Managed service on Public Cloud offering (pay-for-what-you-use serverless billing).
• DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Four Thematic Hubs (including those collaborating with DRDO) are developing quantum sensors for military applications such as submarine detection and GPS-denied navigation; QpiAI is named among the NQM-supported startups driving this work.
• IIIT-Dharwad (Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025MoU signed in July 2025 to deploy India's first commercial quantum computer at IIIT-Dharwad's newly established Centre of Excellence in Quantum AI and Computing. QpiAI will install a 25-qubit QpiAI Indus system and scale to 1,000 qubits over two to three years. Deployment also extends to IIIT-Raichur under the Karnataka LEAP initiative.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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