Alliance University Launches Quantum AI School with 8-Qubit Centre in Bengaluru
Alliance University has inaugurated AU-QUASAR (Alliance University – Quantum AI School for Advanced Research) at Electronics City Phase 1 in Bengaluru. The new campus is an interdisciplinary hub that brings together quantum computing, artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber-physical systems, digital fabrication, social innovation and technology entrepreneurship under one roof.
As part of the launch, the university also unveiled what it describes as India's first commercially accessible 8-qubit quantum computing experience centre, powered by the QVidya quantum computing system developed by QpiAI. The centre is intended to provide students, researchers and industry professionals with hands-on access to quantum computing infrastructure.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys, as the chief guest, and Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda, Chairman of KEONICS and MLA from Hosakote, as the guest of honour. In his address, Gopalakrishnan congratulated Alliance University for establishing a multidisciplinary deep-tech campus that integrates emerging technologies within a single academic ecosystem. Gowda highlighted Karnataka's emergence as a leading technology hub through collaboration between academia, industry and government.
Several leaders from academia, industry and government were present at the event, including Ashok Vasudevan, Managing Director of Rosenberger India; Prof Suresh Sundaram of IISc Bengaluru; Dr Dinesh Babu Jayagopi of IIIT Bengaluru; Dr Kantha Reddy of Purdue University; Mahadesha V of Software Technology Parks of India; Prof Arindam Ghosh of IISc Bengaluru; Olympian Anju Bobby George; and angel investor Nagaraja Prakasam.
The dignitaries also inaugurated the Quantum Computing Centre, powered by QpiAI, and the Artificial Intelligence Lab, which is equipped with NVIDIA DGX servers. Other facilities launched included the Knowledge Resource Centre, Digital Fabrication Lab, Science Writing and Data Storytelling Lab, Social Innovation Centre, Electronic Systems Design Lab, and a Technology Business Incubator.
Dr Nagendra Nagaraja, Founder and CEO of QpiAI, said quantum computing can solve complex scientific and industrial problems that are difficult for classical computers. He shared QpiAI's long-term vision of expanding quantum computing infrastructure and enabling wider access to advanced research capabilities in India.
Abhay G Chebbi, Pro-Chancellor of Alliance University, said AU-QUASAR aims to create an ecosystem where students, researchers, startups and industry can collaborate on next-generation technologies. He acknowledged the contribution of Dr Nagendra Nagaraja and the QpiAI team in setting up the quantum computing facility.
Vice-Chancellor Dr Priestly Shan said the university will continue to update its curriculum, research programmes and industry partnerships to keep pace with evolving technological needs.
AU-QUASAR will offer undergraduate programmes in BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (Quantum Computing and Information Science), BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, BTech in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, and BTech in Cyber-Physical Systems.
The university said in a statement that with the launch of AU-QUASAR, it strengthens its commitment to advancing Karnataka's innovation ecosystem, supporting India's deep-tech ambitions, and contributing to the development of future-ready talent, transformative research and globally relevant technologies.
