Aircision is a startup based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, developing next generation free space optics (FSO) systems for use in backhaul within new telecom and enterprise networks. Our partners include Eindhoven Startup Alliance (which includes ASML and Philips), multinational telecom system integrators, global research institutes, universities and innovative manufacturers.

Foundry service of photonic integrated circuits (PIC) in the Al2O3 platform to enable applications in the UV.

Since 2021 Amazec Photonics focuses on developments in ultrasensitive temperature sensing using photonics in the medical domain. It is envisioned this integrated photonics technology unleashes new modalities with regard to monitoring, diagnosis and treatments with a major impact on healthcare. It is our ambition to become a global leader for medical applications using integrated photonics.

Astrape Networks, established in 2022, is focused on empowering network architects with innovative optical solutions for managing diverse data traffic efficiently. Based in Brainport Eindhoven, the company leverages its expertise in semiconductors, telecommunications, and photonics to shape the future of networking. Their disruptive photonics switching technology aims to enable the transition to fully optical data networks, providing significant data bandwidth growth with minimal energy consumption, positioning them strongly within the rapidly growing photonics ecosystem in Europe.

Bright Photonics is an independent design house specializing in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) across various materials including Silicon, III-V, Si N, Silica, and Polymers. The company supports both companies and researchers in the development of PICs from initial application ideas to prototypes and design for volume production. They also offer the Nazca-Design platform to facilitate the use of photonic technologies. With experience in over 30 foundries and having designed more than 300 PICs, Bright Photonics positions itself as a key partner in the photonics industry, aiming to make PIC technology accessible and practical for product developers and researchers.

Brilliance develops micro laser modules for augmented reality displays.

Chilas provides worldwide customers with narrow-linewidth tunable lasers based on hybrid integration technology. Combining high performance with low cost and low SWaP, Chilas’ lasers are ideal for many applications, including coherent optical communication, fiber sensing, LiDAR, microwave photonics, and biomedical applications.

CITC is a non-profit, joint innovation center specializing in heterogeneous integration and advanced chip packaging technology. We bring leading innovations in chip integration and packaging technology to market in a selected and growing number of application areas. As such, we provide solutions to societal challenges: integration for tomorrow. Evoving chip technology is not a one-man business. Collaboration is vitally important in innovation. CITC has created an effective ecosystem in which companies, research and educational institutes work on bridging the gap between academics and industry.

Quantum Secure Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Transceivers

Delta Life Science, founded in 2018 as a spin-off from TNO, specializes in label-free, multiplexed biosensing technology. The company aims to accelerate research by providing rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective biosensors that enable real-time biomolecular interaction analysis. Their patented technology significantly reduces the cost of ownership and accelerates research workflows by at least a factor of four compared to existing methods. Delta Life Science targets a wide range of clients, including assay developers, academic researchers, and pharmaceutical scientists, positioning itself as a leader in the life sciences sector with a commitment to making advanced biosensing accessible to all.

Demcon TSST specializes in the design and production of customized thin-film deposition equipment, particularly focusing on Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD). Their systems are designed for flexibility in RHEED studies and parameter reproducibility, making them ideal for thin-film research at the atomic level. With 25 years of experience, they emphasize custom solutions and incorporate the latest technological advancements, ensuring their products meet the scientific needs of their clients. Demcon TSST is committed to continuous improvement through customer feedback and invests in R&D to expand the possibilities of thin-film research.

EFFECT Photonics is a global optical systems company that specializes in digital-to-light technologies, providing sustainable, cost-efficient, and scalable solutions for the telecommunications and datacom industries. With a focus on coherent pluggable modules and sub-assemblies, the company aims to disrupt traditional networking by enabling greater connectivity and efficiency. Their innovative approach leverages full photonic integration to make advanced technology more accessible, addressing the growing demand for bandwidth in sectors like 5G and beyond. Headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, with offices in the UK, US, and Taiwan, EFFECT Photonics is positioned to lead in the emerging photonics market.