Seeking Novel Research on Silicon Photonics Technology

A global leading technology company is seeking novel research and expertise in silicon photonics materials and technologies. Silicon photonics is expected to be utilized across a wide range of fields, including communication infrastructure, high-performance computing and medical applications. Our client is interested in advancements in all areas, including integrated photonics and optoelectronics, that is characterized by low power consumption, high density, high integration, and high-speed performance. 

Approaches of Interest: 

• Technologies relevant to all applications of silicon photonics are of interest, including optical communication for data centers, optical interconnects, LiDAR for automotive and industrial applications, medical sensing (e.g. glucose sensing), and novel applications 
• Novel photonics materials beyond silicon are also of interest, e.g. silicon nitride, germanium, organic photonics 
• Cost-effective and low-power technologies are of particular interest 

Developmental Stages of Interest: 

• Opportunities from TRL 2 to TRL 5 are within scope 

Submission Information 

Submission of one-page, 200–300-word briefs is encouraged, along with any optional supplementary information e.g. relevant publications. This campaign is also open to submissions from SMEs and start‑up companies. In submitting to this campaign, you confirm that your submission contains only non-confidential information. 

Opportunity for Collaboration 

Our client is open to a range of collaboration opportunities, with the most appropriate outcome being decided on a case-by-case basis. Example outcomes include research collaborations and funding, or licensing of assets.