The United Nations is planting its flag in India’s tech future with a dedicated Center of Excellence for AI and quantum tech in Amaravati Quantum Valley, Andhra Pradesh.
Revealed at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Letter of Intent with UNICC was signed under the watchful eye of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. Dubbed a ‘Digital Embassy,’ it will pioneer secure, sovereign AI aligned with global UN benchmarks.
Naidu posted on X about the milestone, noting its role in importing top-tier international standards and forging global ties. Discussions with UNICC Director Samir Chauhan and AI lead Anusha Dandapani set the stage for transformative growth.
Andhra Pradesh dominated the summit with seven MoUs. The AI Tech Hub, partnering BharatGen, NexGen, and IBM India, introduces ‘Telugu-first’ AI to empower diverse citizens, paving the way for quantum integrations.
NIELIT’s MoU heralds South India’s first campus in Amaravati, positioning the state as an education powerhouse in AI/quantum and supporting India’s semiconductor ambitions through targeted skilling.
A massive IBM collaboration targets 100,000 youth for training in AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing within 3-5 years, crafting a workforce primed for tomorrow’s challenges.
Calibo Inc.’s deal spans 50+ institutions with AI curricula, sandboxes, and development programs. The Real Time Governance Society’s AI Sandbox will revolutionize citizen services for efficiency and responsiveness.
With Andhra native Raj Vattikuti at Calibo’s helm, this is a story of roots fueling global innovation. Andhra Pradesh’s visionary push cements its status as a beacon for AI and quantum advancement.