What Centre for Development of Advanced Computing does

C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) is an autonomous scientific society under India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), headquartered in Pune with 12 centers across India and 1,001-5,000 employees. Established in 1988, it operates as India's premier indigenous R&D organization for advanced computing, executing national missions spanning high-performance computing (PARAM supercomputer series, 37 deployed systems totaling 39 petaflops), quantum computing (108-qubit Rigetti system, 133-qubit Quantum Valley Amaravati), semiconductor design (DHRUV64 and VEGA RISC-V microprocessors, 16 chip design tape-outs, 10 patents filed), AI and multilingual computing (AIRAWAT-PSAI, ICE-Cloud, forthcoming 8-exaflop Condor Galaxy India cluster), strategic electronics (30 kW WBG EV drive system), cybersecurity (USB Pratirodh, AppSamvid, Malware Nivarak, M-Kavach), and health informatics (e-Sushrut@Clinic, Aarogya Setu 2.0).

C-DAC's core product portfolio includes the PARAM RUDRA supercomputers deployed at IIT Madras (3.1 petaflops) and IIT Bombay (3 petaflops), indigenous RISC-V microprocessors, the B-ATCS adaptive traffic control system running across 169 Bengaluru junctions, Census 2027 digital platforms for 30 lakh enumerators, the GLOF early warning system, and consolidated citizen infrastructure including ERSS 112 and the EPFO CITES platform. Its business model is primarily government-funded R&D executed through direct ministry mandate, supplemented by technology transfer to industry (cybersecurity suite), modest subscription revenue from e-Sushrut@Clinic (Rs 299-499/month for 800+ clinics with NHA subsidy), and education revenue from C-CAT-tested PG diploma programs (Rs 1,550-1,750 fees). C-DAC does not publish revenue; its funding flows from MeitY, the National Supercomputing Mission, National Quantum Mission, and Semicon India Programme.

C-DAC's strategic positioning is reinforced by international partnerships with G42 (UAE), Cerebras Systems, AMD, Rigetti Computing, and MBZUAI for sovereign AI and quantum infrastructure, alongside domestic collaborations with IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, MAHE, ideaForge, Reliance Foundation, AIIMS Patna, and various state governments. The organization is effectively the execution arm of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat technology strategy, with revenue mechanics anchored in national mission funding rather than commercial market sales.

Name

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing

Legal name

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing

Website

https://cdac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

C-DAC is an autonomous scientific society under India's MeitY that develops indigenous supercomputing, quantum computing, microprocessor, AI, and cybersecurity technologies, serving government ministries, academic institutions, and state agencies through national mission funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Computing Research & Development

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Security Systems Services (56162), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense Software, Mission Applications & Open Architecture (MOSA) Systems (IMABAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Access Control (NAC) (HDADABAJ), Identity, Access Control & Device Authentication Infrastructure (SSO/Directory, NAC) (EDAEAHAG), Digital Experience Monitoring & Management (DEX/DEM, AIOps for EUC) (BPAEAIAF)

Keywords

• High performance computing
• Quantum computing systems
• Microprocessor design
• Cyber security solutions
• Health informatics software

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government R&D Projects: C-DAC operates as an autonomous scientific society under MeitY, primarily funded through government research grants, project assignments from ministries, and deployment of technologies across government agencies. Revenue comes from project-based work commissioned by various government ministries and state governments.
2. Education & Training Programs: C-DAC conducts PG diploma programs through C-CAT examination with fees ranging from Rs 1,550 to Rs 1,750 depending on course category. Admissions for August 2026 session with batch commencement on August 24, 2026.
3. Technology Products & Licensing: C-DAC develops and commercializes software products including cybersecurity solutions (USB Pratirodh, AppSamvid, Malware Nivarak), health informatics systems, and various e-governance platforms, with technology transfer arrangements with industry partners.
4. Healthcare Software Subscription: e-Sushrut@Clinic offered at Rs 499 per month for up to five users, reduced to Rs 299 with NHA subsidy, with first three months free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

C-DAC is an autonomous scientific society under India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) that develops indigenous advanced computing technologies. Its core offerings span high-performance and quantum computing systems (PARAM supercomputers, 108-quubit quantum computer), indigenous processor design (VEGA, DHRUV64), AI/ML platforms (AISoft, Mimoto, AIRAWAT-PSAI), cybersecurity solutions (CITES, USB Pratirodh, AppSamvid, Malware Nivarak, Browser JSGuard, M-Kavach), health informatics (e-Sushrut, e-Sushrut@Clinic), disaster management tools (ERSS, NIDAR 2.0, GLOF Early Warning System), the BOSS Linux operating system, and post-graduate training programs through C-CAT.

Product overview

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is an Indian government research and development organization under MeitY, operating across 13 centers nationwide with a diverse portfolio of products and services spanning high-performance computing, quantum computing, cybersecurity, healthcare informatics, strategic electronics, and education. The core product portfolio includes indigenous microprocessors (VEGA Processor, DHRUV64), supercomputing systems (PARAM RUDRA, PARAM SHAKTI, AIRAWAT-PSAI), cybersecurity solutions (USB Pratirodh, AppSamvid, Malware Nivarak, M-Kavach), healthcare platforms (e-Sushrut@Clinic, Aarogya Setu 2.0), emergency response systems (ERSS, 108 Command Centre), and digital infrastructure platforms (Census 2027, ONDLS, CITES, SATYA). C-DAC also develops AI-driven solutions (Bengaluru Adaptive Traffic Control System, ICE-Cloud HPC platform) and EV technology (30 kW WBG Integrated Drive System), supported by academic programmes including C-CAT entrance exam and PG Diploma programmes. The organization operates under thematic areas covering High Performance Computing, Quantum Computing, AI & Multilingual Computing, Strategic Electronics, Software Technologies, Health Informatics, Education & Training, and Cyber Security & Forensics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PARAM: High-performance computing systems developed by C-DAC under the National Supercomputing Mission
• AIRAWAT
• VEGA Processor
• DHRUV64
• e-Sushrut
• ICE-Cloud
• GLOF Early Warning System

Products and services

• PARAM Supercomputing Series (PARAM RUDRA, PARAM SHAKTI, PARAM VED) High-performance computing systems for scientific research, national supercomputing mission, and academic use, serving Indian government research institutions and academic users.
• DHRUV64 Microprocessor India's first indigenous 64-bit microprocessor chip designed for sovereign computing and strategic applications.
• VEGA Processor Indigenously designed high-performance RISC-V-based processor for sovereign computing applications.
• 108-Qubit Quantum Computer (Rigetti-based) Quantum computing system for research and emerging quantum workloads, deployed at the Quantum Valley Amaravati initiative.
• Condor Galaxy India AI Supercomputer AI supercomputer for large-scale AI/ML training and inference workloads, co-developed with industry partners.
• ICE-Cloud Cloud infrastructure platform for government AI/ML workloads.
• AIRAWAT-PSAI AI compute platform for government and research AI workloads.
• AISoft, Mimoto and AI Solution Suite AI/ML software suite for social good and enterprise applications, including the Mimoto platform.
• Cybersecurity Suite (CITES) Indigenous cybersecurity suite for organizations, covering threat intelligence, USB security, application whitelisting, malware detection, browser security, mobile security, and device control.
• USB Pratirodh USB storage device control solution for endpoint security.
• AppSamvid Application whitelisting and control solution for desktop environments.
• Malware Nivarak Anti-malware detection tool for Windows and Ubuntu environments.
• Browser JSGuard Browser security tool for JavaScript-based threats.
• M-Kavach Mobile device security solution for Android devices.
• Application and Device Control (ADC) Enterprise solution for application and device control, integrating with Active Directory.
• e-Sushrut Hospital Management Information System Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) and telemedicine platform for hospitals and clinics, with a portable clinic variant for low-resource settings.
• Aarogya Setu 2.0 Digital public health platform for citizen health services and surveillance.
• NIDAR 2.0 (AI for Disaster Management) AI-powered platform for disaster preparedness and response, developed for the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) National emergency response system for citizens, including integration with the Amber Alert system for missing children.
• GLOF Early Warning System Early warning system for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods, developed with the Central Water Commission.
• Ward-Level Flood Forecasting System AI and IoT-based flood forecasting system for ward-level flood prediction across multiple Indian states.
• Bengaluru Adaptive Traffic Control System (B-ATCS) Adaptive traffic control system for urban traffic management, deployed in Bengaluru.
• 108 Command and Control Centre Emergency command and control centre platform for the 108 emergency services programme.
• Census 2027 Digital Platform Digital platform for enumeration and management of the Census 2027, developed for the Office of the Registrar General of India.
• Online National Digital Library System (ONDLS) Online National Digital Library System for accessing educational resources across India.
• ShaktiDB Database Indigenous database system developed and transferred to industry for sovereign database requirements.
• BOSS Linux Distribution and Agartala 0.4.0 OS Indigenously developed operating system (BOSS Linux / Agartala) for government and sovereign computing deployments.
• 30 kW WBG Integrated Drive System Wide Bandgap (WBG) integrated drive system for electric mobility and industrial applications.
• SATYA Laboratory Automation Portal Web-based laboratory automation portal for scientific laboratories.
• PG Diploma Programmes in Advanced Computing Post-graduate diploma programmes in advanced computing disciplines including AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, HPC, Blockchain, IoT, Software Quality Assurance, VLSI, Geoinformatics, Bioinformatics, Health Informatics, and UiPath RPA, with admission through the C-CAT entrance exam.
• C-CAT Entrance Examination All-India online entrance examination for admission to C-DAC's PG Diploma programmes in advanced computing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37 supercomputers deployed across Indian institutions under National Supercomputing Mission
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability9 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core, major and flagship.

• Manav Rachna UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Academic partnerships integrating mandatory six-month research internships, live projects, laboratory access, and scientist interactions in quantum computing, electronics, chemistry, and agrochemicals.
• National Health Authority (NHA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2026MoU for e-Sushrut@Clinic deployment providing Rs 200 monthly subsidy reducing subscription from Rs 499 to Rs 299 for small clinics. NHA supports financial and operational aspects including cloud hosting expenses.
• AIIMS PatnacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Partnership to deploy AI-powered healthcare systems and reinforce cybersecurity infrastructure across clinical services and hospital management. Initiative aims to translate research into affordable, scalable healthcare products.
• Ahmedabad Municipal CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Ward-level flood forecasting system developed using HPC to run WRF model at 1.5km resolution across all 51 wards. Part of National Supercomputing Mission's Urban Program.
• Mohamed Bin Zayed University of AI (MBZUAI)coreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026Partnership for AI supercomputing collaboration as part of India-UAE strategic partnership. University participating in Condor Galaxy India 8-exaflop AI cluster development.
• National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Joint development and deployment of GLOF early warning system at Sissu, Himachal Pradesh. Plans to scale monitoring across 189 high-risk glacial lakes in Himalayas.
• Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2026MoU signed to collaborate on advanced technologies including AI, ML, IoT, cybersecurity, 5G, and cloud computing. Focus on joint project implementation, technology transfer, and workforce upskilling under Digital India vision.
• Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026GLOF warning system pilot at Sissu using LoRa networks, satellite links, and 5G connectivity for real-time data transmission and advance alerts.
• Reliance FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Launched e-SafeHER cybersecurity awareness programme to train 1 million rural women over three years. 'Cyber Sakhis' network created for community-level digital safety promotion under MeitY's ISEA framework.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026MoA signed for Quantum-Hub@MAHE establishing indigenous quantum hardware and open-architecture ecosystem at Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru. Initial 25-qubit dilution refrigeration system with roadmap to 1,000+ qubit industrial-grade quantum systems.
• IIT MadrascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Joint development of 30 kW Wide Band Gap-based Integrated Drive System for electric vehicles under National Mission on Power Electronics Technology. Technology ready for commercialization with Lucas TVS.
• Lucas TVSOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 3 March 2026Partner for validation and commercialization of indigenous EV Integrated Drive System developed with C-DAC and IIT Madras.
• AMDcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 February 2026Supercomputing systems partnership with AMD. C-DAC opened pre-silicon validation facility in Bengaluru on February 6, 2026.
• G42 (UAE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Collaboration to establish national AI supercomputer in India with 8 exaflops of compute capacity. System to be hosted within India under India-defined governance frameworks with all data remaining within national jurisdiction. Partnership formalized during AI Impact Summit 2026 and India-UAE strategic dialogue.
• Cerebras SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 20 February 2026Partnership for deploying 8 exaflop AI supercomputer using 64 Cerebras WSE-3 wafer-scale accelerators. System announced as foundational asset under India AI Mission during Prime Minister Modi's official state visit.
• ideaForge TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025Strategic MoU to integrate FLYGHT drone network with ERSS (Dial 112) for automated aerial dispatch. Joint R&D in next-generation UAV systems, VEGA Processor chips, and AI-enabled autonomous drone swarms.
• Rigetti ComputingcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2025MoU signed in September 2025 to co-develop hybrid quantum computing systems for government laboratories and academic R&D. Purchase order worth $8.4 million issued in January 2026 for 108-qubit superconducting quantum computer using chiplet-based architecture, to be deployed at C-DAC Bengaluru in H2 2026.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• Fraunhofer Society: Germany's applied research organization combining government-funded R&D with industry technology transfer. Comparable as a quasi-governmental applied research body that operationalizes national missions into commercial-ready technology across multiple sectors.
• TCS Research & Innovation: India's largest private-sector IT R&D arm working on AI, quantum, and chip design with significant government-facing delivery. Comparable as a domestically scaled technology organization competing for similar government mission assignments and specialized talent in India.
• CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research): India's national R&D conglomerate with 38 labs spanning science and engineering. Comparable as a government of India autonomous body executing national missions in advanced technology, with operational autonomy and grant-funded structure similar to C-DAC.

Direct peers

• KISTI (Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information): Korean government research institute operating national supercomputing (Nurion) and AI research infrastructure. Comparable as a state-mandated national HPC and AI infrastructure provider with applied research in government-priority domains.
• DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation): India's primary defence R&D organization under the Ministry of Defence. Comparable as a peer Indian government R&D agency working on strategic electronics, mission-critical systems, and indigenous technology development under national mission mandates.
• IISc (Indian Institute of Science) - Computational and Data Sciences: India's premier research university with significant supercomputing and AI research capability, partnered with C-DAC on PARAM facilities. Comparable as a domestic research institution delivering national-level HPC and AI capability with government mission alignment.
• NCI (National Computational Infrastructure, Australia): Australia's national HPC facility providing research computing infrastructure and supporting national research priorities. Comparable as a publicly funded national HPC provider serving academic and government research users with a mandate for sovereign compute access.
• Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences: National-level Chinese research institute developing homegrown processors, supercomputing, and AI. Comparable as a state-mandated adversary-country peer focused on indigenous computing hardware and HPC under a national technology sovereignty agenda.
• C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics): India's telecom R&D centre under DoT, developing indigenous 5G/4G, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions. Comparable as a peer government R&D society under a different ministry with a similar mandate to develop indigenous critical technology and collaborate with industry partners.
• RIKEN (Japan): Japan's national research institute heavily involved in supercomputing (Fugaku) and quantum computing. Highly comparable as a government-funded advanced computing research organization operating national-level HPC and quantum infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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