Amaravati, December 10, 2025: Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh wrapped up key US meetings in San Francisco, pitching the state as a deep tech powerhouse. He urged Celesta VC to launch an innovation hub for semiconductors, AI and quantum computing.
OpsRamp's CEO heard calls for AI training and IT upgrades in smart cities. Autodesk got invites for a design academy in Amaravati, while Zscaler eyed a cybersecurity centre in Visakhapatnam. Rigetti Computing and OpenAI discussed quantum wings and AI universities. The Creator Land project in Amaravati promises Rs 10,000 crore and 1.5 lakh jobs.