QpiAI (QpiAI India Pvt. Ltd.) is a Bengaluru-based startup combining AI and quantum computing to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. With full-stack quantum hardware, software, and AI integration, they aim to tackle complex problems across industries—healthcare, finance, logistics, energy, manufacturing, and more.
Origins & Team
- Founded in 2019, QpiAI is headquartered in Bengaluru, with additional offices in Milpitas (USA) and Espoo (Finland).
- Their leadership team comprises multidisciplinary experts in AI, semiconductor hardware, quantum algorithms, ML, and high-performance computing.
- As of July 2025, the company employs around 100 people, including over 25 PhD-level researchers, serving approximately 20 clients in India and the U.S.
Funding & Support
- Series A (July 2025): Raised $32 million (~₹279 cr) led by Avataar Ventures and India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM).
- Prior to this, a pre-Series A round in June 2024 brought in $6.5 million, led by YourNest and SVCL at a $30 million valuation.
- Supported by the National Quantum Mission, QpiAI is considered one of eight strategic Indian quantum startups, with initial grants up to $3.5 million.
Full-Stack Quantum Hardware
QpiAI’s first generation system is:
QpiAI-Indus
- A 25-qubit superconducting quantum computer introduced in April 2025, India’s first full-stack quantum system.
- The system features:
- Closed-cycle cryostat at ~10 mK, integrated with filters, amplifiers, and control electronics using the QpiAISense™ platform.
- Co-located HPC infrastructure for hybrid quantum–classical workloads with Intel Xeon CPU and NVIDIA A100 GPU.
- A quantum compiler translating high-level circuits into hardware-specific gates.
Quantum Roadmap
QpiAI’s ambitious development phases include:
- NISQ Systems:
- Indus (25 qubits, Q4 2024)
- Kaveri (64 qubits, by Q1 2026)
- Ganges (128 qubits, by Q1 2027)
- Everest (1,000 qubits, Q1 2028)
- Fault-Tolerant (FTQC) Stage:
- Yukti (1 logical qubit, Q4 2026)
- Shakti (5 logical qubits, Q4 2027)
- Pragati (20 logical qubits, Q4 2028)
- Unnati (100 logical qubits, Q4 2030)
This roadmap features proprietary quantum architectures with surface‑code and Q‑LDPC error correction.
AI–Quantum Synergy
QpiAI harnesses AI in multiple ways:
- They use domain-specific AI agent clusters, supported by quantum-enhanced layers for optimization.
- AI is integral to:
- Designing near-optimal qubit chips,
- Real-time resource management across hybrid systems,
- Cross-domain knowledge sharing.
Solutions Tailored to Industries
Their solutions span:
- Enterprise Gen AI: LLMs, vision, predictive analytics
- Industrial AI: Automation, predictive maintenance
- Drug Discovery: Quantum-enabled chemistry simulations.
- Materials Discovery, Logistics Optimization, Supply Chain, Energy & Utilities, Automotive/Aerospace, Finance, Academia.
They also offer a dedicated QpiAI-Pharma platform aimed at drug discovery computations .
Impact & Performance
- NASSCOM case study: integration of QpiAI’s AI+Quantum in automotive design resulted in “96× faster simulations” with “10× reduction in compute” .
- Profitable at EBITDA level with ~60% gross margins and ~20–30% net margins; holds a 3–4 year runway.
Future Outlook
- Next milestones:
- Deploy 64-qubit Kaveri system by late 2025–mid-2026 .
- Commence in-house manufacturing by 2026.
- Global expansion planned, starting with Singapore and Middle East markets.
- Considering an IPO by 2026–2027.
Summary
QpiAI is carving a unique identity as India’s first full-stack quantum + AI player, backed by strong government support, robust funding, and an aggressive hardware roadmap. They’re targeting utility-scale quantum systems alongside cutting-edge AI agents—positioning themselves for real-world enterprise impact and global expansion.
References: qpiai.tech, TechCrunch
