Semiconductors, Chips & Quantum Success Stories
Full-Stack Photonic Quantum Computing
Quandela is a photonic quantum computing company providing hardware, middleware and software solutions.
They combine cutting-edge technology from developing ground-breaking solid-state sources of quantum light to creating quantum algorithms and software to power a new generation of quantum computers available on the cloud.
Real-World Commercial Coherent Quantum Annealing Technology
In RoCCQeT project, Qilimanjaro offers a way to speed up quantum computing’s market readiness with our full-stack solution.
Their coherent quantum annealers enable them to bypass roadblocks that limit quantum hardware: the coherent quantum annealing approach doesn’t require complex error correction, and our architecture promotes connectivity, high quantum coherence, and innovative couplings to address non-simulatable quantum compute problems.
Developing Multi-Core Silicon-Based Quantum Processors
In the MCSquare project, Quobly focuses on industrial-scale production technology enabling the fabrication of high-quality qubits in a scalable and reproducible manner.
They are developing a ground-breaking semiconductor approach: Fully Depleted Silicon On Insulator (FDSOI) technology, which enables the scalable fabrication of high-quality qubits in a scalable and reproducible manner.
High-performance inertial sensors for satellite and drone applications
Zero Point Motion’s Inertial Measurement Units look the same as standard chips used in drones, cars and robots but bring a significant performance improvement that has so far been inaccessible for mass volume markets.
Their Inertial Measurement Units will be the world's 1st commercial optomechanical inertial sensors with 100x lower noise than existing solutions in the market.
European Player in Silicon Quantum Computing
Equal1 Labs accelerates the introduction of useful, cost-effective quantum computers using silicon quantum dots to form qubits with CMOS technology.
Their first prototype is a fully functioning quantum demonstrator QPU–fitted with a 424 quantum-dot array–which provides an indication for future AI applications.
Accelerating Quantum Technology Development with Machine Learning
The EU-funded QruiseOS project aims to commercialise the specialist experience of its founders on the utilisation of quantum technologies.
They will do this by validating and developing QruiseOS, a quantum technology demonstrator that will enable users to stay on top of large players.
Quantum-secure communication technology for future-proof data infrastructure
CUbIQ is developing a next-generation solution to secure digital communications against the rising threats.
Their Quantum Key Distribution technology integrates seamlessly into existing telecom networks, delivering high secret key rates with enhanced resilience to signal loss and noise, paving the way to widespread adoption of unbreakable security across critical infrastructure.
Ultra-efficient 5G connectivity for massive, sustainable IoT deployment
Last Mile Semiconductor (LM-Semi) is developing a low-cost, ultra-low-power wireless chipset based on the non-cellular 5G DECT NR+ standard, enabling long-range, low-latency communication without middle operators.
Combining the reach of cellular networks with the efficiency of Bluetooth, LM-Semi’s solution empowers scalable, sovereign IoT infrastructure across Europe.
Optical engines delivering cutting-edge efficiency and scalability for electronics
Lumiphase created a mature platform enabling unmatched capabilities to manipulate light.
Their technology allows for the seamless integration of electronic and photonic functions in electronics and computing devices.
Scalable Hardware for Large-Scale Quantum Computing
The SCALLOP project, coordinated by SemiQon & Qblox, will develop a new technology that integrates a cryo-CMOS multiplexer for precise control of high-quality silicon spin qubits, as well as commercial-ready nanometer-scale CMOS processes to create and accommodate millions of such qubits.
The main goal of the project is to build a full-stack quantum computer demonstrator, which will be a significant step forward in developing scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Edge machine learning for smart IoT devices
Xmos creates fast, flexible, easy-to-use economic processors that put intelligence, connectivity, and enhanced computation at the core of smart IoT products.
Their core platform enables product designers to architect highly differentiated and integrated system-on-chip solutions.
Alternative approaches to superconducting qubit technology
The FERROMON project will advance two novel superconducting qubit designs that do not introduce undesirable magnetic fields to the system.
Three of Europe’s leading quantum startups will integrate these alternative qubit types into prototype full-stack systems to test the implications of these novel approaches on scalability and performance quality.
Next-gen chips for faster and more reliable wired connections
Kandou develops a new family of semiconductor products to miniaturize data centres & reduce their energy consumption.
With their novel semiconductor technology, the data centres can get smaller, energy-efficient & easy to cool.
Enabling self-sustaining low-power applications with a novel integrated energy harvesting and power management circuit
Nowi develops a circuit called NH-A that combines the best performance with the lowest bill of materials and the smallest footprint.
Their technology will be a game changer for small IoT devices–enabling them to operate without a battery.
High-fidelity, scalable qubit readout for next-generation quantum processors
Silent Waves is tackling one of quantum computing’s biggest bottlenecks: the challenge of reliable, high-performance qubit readout as systems scale beyond 100 qubits.
Their breakthrough Travelling Wave Parametric Amplifier and Isolator delivers quantum-limited amplification and built-in isolation in a single compact device, achieving 20 dB gain and 30 dB isolation while reducing noise to near the quantum limit.
Shaping the future of photonics for effective communication
Effect Photonics delivers highly integrated optical communications products in optical System-on-Chip technology.
Their technology enables building agile, scalable, and flexible networks using software and network virtualisation functions for industry applications.
Machine Learning for Quantum Control
QuantrolOx builds automated machine learning-based control software for quantum technologies to tune, stabilise, and optimise qubits.
QuantrolOx’s tuning software is technology agnostic and applicable to all types of quantum technologies. Their first application to solid-state qubits where the team has already demonstrated substantial practical benefits.
Innovating new drive for the robotics industry
IMSystems develops the Archimedes Drive, a proprietary speed reducer based on smooth, rolling contact cylinders that solves the problems of existing speed reducers.
Their technology answers the need of robotics companies looking for ultra-precise, robust, lightweight, but still affordable speed reducers.
Photon-Atom Non-linearities and Deterministic Applications via arrays
The PANDA project will design an array of neutral strontium atoms with subwavelength spacing to enable lossless, deterministic photon-photon interactions.
This setup, combined with efficient single-photon handling, will enable powerful non-linear operations with several quantum information processing applications.
The first high-performance, low-cost flat panel antenna that can unlock the full potential of satellite-based broadband communications
Greenerwave is developing a new type of flat panel antenna for the Ka-band using proprietary beamforming technologies that shift the complexity from HW to SW.
Antennas made using their technology have both low production costs and low exploitation costs (energy consumption is at least 5x compared to state-of-the-art).
€17.49 Million
Holographic eXtended Reality for Augmented Reality and lifelike immersive displays
Swave created Holographic eXtended Reality specifically for digital holography.
Their novel chipset with supporting systems and algorithms capable of generating and displaying high-fidelity dynamic holographic imagery and enables display manufacturers to create immersive, ultra-high resolution holographic displays.
Leader in the development of ideal quantum computers
Alice & Bob is creating the self-correcting superconducting quantum bit–cat qubit–which allows for a much simpler road to fault-tolerant and universal gate-based quantum computing.
Their technology enables the design of quantum computers with error rates so low that most envisioned applications will be within our reach.
€9.9 Million
Intelligent sensing enabled by spiking neural processor
Innater creates sensors based on Spiking Neural Processor which is inspired by the way neurons function in our brain using a neural network with an inherent notion of time.
Their technology can deliver always-on pattern recognition functionalities in power & latency-sensitive applications through innovative programmable architecture.
Intelligent power management integrated circuits for a greener, more efficient Internet of Things
Nanopower developed a unique Intelligent Power-Management Integrated Circuit (IPMIC) using silicon-proven subthreshold technology to reduce energy consumption by ~50-99%.
Their technology enables them to optimise for increased performance and reduced product size/cost of battery-powered devices, and limit battery waste.
Diamond-based quantum microscopy for semiconductor industry applications
Quantum Diamonds created a diamond-based quantum sensing enabling precise diagnostics of detecting magnetic field alterations caused by chip defects.
Their system enables imaging at sub-100 nm resolution and fast measurement in the range of minutes, allowing for an informed chip design and fabrication process.
Hyperpolarized NMR made simple
NVision will significantly simplify the existing Hyperpolarized NMR paradigm. Our unique approach is to produce spin order in standard hydrogen molecules to act as polarisation batteries.
Their technology will provide many new opportunities for the fields of Synthetic chemistry, Analytical chemistry, and NMR research.
Augmented Reality solutions for the automotive industry
EyeLights creates patent-protected technology which uses polarised light to guide diffractive nano materials–creating a virtual screen that can be projected up to 50m in front of the driver.
Their technology is set to revolutionise the automotive industry and increase driving safety.
Efficient heavy metal-free colour conversion ink technology for microLED applications
QustomDot developed an all-around heavy metal-free quantum dot for midroLED displays and other applications.
Their quantum dots are RoHS-compliant while combining high stability under high light flux with the excellent optical properties required by the microLED applications.
Energy-efficient, high-speed optical transceiver technology for next-generation data centres
Phanofi is developing a disruptive optical transceiver solution that addresses a pain point for data centres facing soaring data traffic driven by AI, cloud computing, and digital services.
Their patented Fano Detector unlocks a novel way to decode light signals using intensity, phase, and polarisation, without the need for complex or costly components.
Integrated photonic sensing for affordable bioprocess monitoring for pharma and chemistry industries
InSpek is advancing biomanufacturing with a compact multi-sensor-on-a-chip platform based on waveguide-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and photonic integrated circuits.
Their technology combines key bioprocessing sensors, including Raman, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen, into a single, non-invasive device. It enables faster, more accurate, and cost-effective monitoring in biomanufacturing.
Cutting-edge Quantum Computer Algorithms to Solve Strategic Industrial Problems
The EQUALITY project will bring together scientists, innovators and prominent industrial players to develop cutting-edge quantum algorithms tackling strategic industrial problems.
The consortium will develop a set of algorithmic primitives, including differential equation solvers, material simulation algorithms and quantum optimisers, that could be used as modules for various industry-specific workflows.
Independent European microchip foundry
Smart Photonics is a pure-play foundry offering production services for Indium Phosphide-based photonic components.
They support custom and generic chip manufacturing, with over 300 generic chips realised.
Leading the next materials leap in quantum computing
C12 is building reliable quantum computers using carbon nanotubes to drive a technological breakthrough in the field of quantum hardware.
Their hardware is designed to take advantage of the ultra-pure material with easy-to-manufacture semiconductor devices, creating a scalable platform for quantum computing.
€17.5 Million
A hardware & software platform to revolutionise artificial intelligence at the edge
Axelera designed a hardware and software platform optimised for inference at the edge.
Their solution will accelerate the latest generation of neural network models for computer vision, natural language processing and generative AI to revolutionise how we use AI at a fraction of the costs and power consumption of available solutions.
Quantum-enhanced NMR software for accurate, accessible diagnostics in personalised medicine
HQS is transforming the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) into a high-precision tool for personalised healthcare by improving sensitivity and resolution.
Their innovative solver is unlocking the potential of NMR for wider application in pharma and biotechnology beyond classical chemistry.
High-performance, low-power microprocessor for the European exascale supercomputer
SiPearl developed silicon-based chips that can deliver supercomputing power surpassing the power of 2 million laptop computers.
A sustainable and secure solution delivering the same computing power at half the energy needed to power competing hardware.
€12.5 Million
Scalable processor for edge AI and decentralised AIoT applications
Vsora developed a patented companion chip for AI and digital signal processing, Tyr, to create a paradigm shift in context-aware processing and transform industries such as Autonomous Driving, Extended Reality and Generative AI.
Their technology has exceptional processing power and high implementation efficiency giving unprecedented true processing power while consuming low power and cost.
Accelerating drug discovery with quantum physics
Development of a new in silico drug discovery lab, ATLAS, based on the latest advance in quantum physics, HPC, and cloud computing.
Paris-based spin-out commercialising cutting-edge research from CNAM, CNRS, the University of Texas Austin, Sorbonne University, and Washington University.
Quantum software for the state of the art quantum hardware
Qu & Co develops quantum-computing algorithms, software, and services running on currently available quantum hardware in areas such as computational chemistry, computational finance, machine learning, and combinatorial optimisation.
In 2022, Qu&Co merged with Pasqal, the global leader in neutral atom-based quantum hardware, to form the undisputed champion of the European quantum computing industry.
High-throughput quantum chip diagnostics
Orange Quantum Systems developed a system which enables complete diagnostics of quantum chips speeding up their development.
Their solution is fully automated and offers orders of magnitude faster than standard practices.
European leader for superconducting quantum computers
IQM develops quantum computers with application-specific processors streamlined in hardware-software codesign.
Their solutions are developed in partnerships with end customers from the aviation, space, and cybersecurity industries.
Ultra-low power semiconductor technologies for IoT devices
e-peas develops ultra-low-power high performances circuits for easy-to-use and reliable sensor nodes by increasing their battery lifetime and ultimately making them energy-autonomous.
Their energy harvesters allow IoT devices to use ambient energy (solar, thermal, vibration, radio) to recharge batteries while our sensing solutions and our microcontrollers optimise/reduce energy consumption.
The gateway to the quantum internet
Qphox created a modem that allows direct networking of quantum computers.
Their technology Parallel quantum processing units enabled by connectivity will enable scale-up of quantum computing.
Quantum Key Distribution solutions for secure communication
levelQuantum uses quantum properties of light to generate unbreakable quantum keys.
Their technology is compatible with the existing communication infrastructure: fibre, telecom, or satellite networks. And deliver gold-standard security against malicious attacks for their customers.
Leading developer and provider of printed organic solar cells
Epishine developed a portfolio of products for indoor light energy harvesting & efficiency monitoring.
Their optimised maintenance solution reduces or eliminates disposable batteries.
Climate impact reduction up to 97%.
Femtosecond laser writing for photonic quantum processors
Ephos is establishing the world’s most advanced facility for producing quantum photonic chips in laser writing technology.
Throughout this EIC Transition project, they will build the largest programmable quantum photonic processor in the market.
Bringing customizable, scalable, and affordable QPUs to the market
QuantWare is a company that develops, designs, and fabricates superconducting quantum processors.
They combine three proprietary technologies: parameterized designs, high-yield fabrication, and scalable 3D architecture, to achieve unprecedented scalability of production–they can deliver fully packaged QPUs in less than 30 days to their customers.
Simulated Reality technology brings a fully natural user experience by interacting with virtual 3D objects without any wearables
Dimenco is on a mission to push boundaries and achieve the dream of simulated reality in 3D.
Their technology enables the seamless blending of virtual & reality for next-generation user experience.
Unlocking the next era of quantum computing by enabling the seamless interconnection of quantum processing units
Welinq combines the world’s most efficient quantum memory with cutting-edge networking protocols, allowing scalable entanglement across distributed quantum computers.
Their technology will drive global market adoption of modular quantum architectures, paving the way for truly large-scale quantum computing.
Faster computing, at a fraction of environmental impact & cost
Upmem enables the first Process In Memory solutions that are fully programmable and scalable and can perform computations without the need for data movement.
Their technology accelerates computation up to 15x, lowering the TCO & energy consumption by 10x.
Quantum sensing technology measuring what could never be measured before
Qnami developed a quantum mechanics-enabled microscopy technique for research and industry applications.
Highly sensitive quantum sensors to measure magnetic fields on an atomic scale.
Hybrid Spintronic Synapses for Neuromorphic Computing
Spin-Ion Technologies develops a manufacturing solution based on ion beam processes to precisely engineer magnetic materials at the atomic scale.
Their technology enables the development of new neuromorphic chips based on low-power synapses composed of magnetic devices that can overcome both catastrophic forgetting and reduce device variability, hence greatly advancing the development of highly efficient, robust hardware amenable to neural applications on the edge.
Real-time monitoring and risk assessment for air contamination control
Plair created specialised solutions for detection and early warning of changes in air quality for sterile manufacturing and research
Their technology has a wide range of applications from detection of bioaerosols and allergens, to microbial detection with the benefit of autonomous measurements for increased accuracy and reliability.
On-demand cryogenic testing for accelerating quantum device development
Kiutra offers a “cryogenics-as-a-service” model, providing fast, affordable, and precise low-temperature characterisation using advanced cryostat technology.
Their solution fills a critical gap in Europe’s quantum ecosystem, drastically reducing testing times and enabling broad access for startups, SMEs, and research teams.
€2.48 Million
Autonomous robotics to create a digital twin of water networks to improve operational cost for water infrastructure performance
Acwa Robotics aims to revolutionise the water industry through the development and commercialisation of an innovative robotic inspection system.
Their robotic inspection system offers a comprehensive insight into the condition of water pipelines and their structural integrity and identifies leaks that will improve water infrastructure operations.
Scalable quantum computing created with atoms and light
Programmable quantum simulators and quantum computers made of neutral atoms.
A full-stack solution from hardware development of laser systems to the electronic controls and the software stack to make the individual atoms accessible to quantum programmers worldwide.
Full-stack solutions for next-generation sensing, networking, and computing
Miraex develops unique co-designed hardware and software platforms for the highest performance.
Their wafer-level semiconductor fabrication method enables the production of crystal-based quantum-integrated devices and sensors.
World leaders in quantum computing for the financial industry
Multiverse Computing’s proprietary quantum and quantum-inspired algorithms solve the hardest problems in finance. We implement them as SaaS in our SDK/Toolbox.
Their technology was highlighted in IBM, Boston Consulting Group, The Economist, McKinsey, and Forbes.
