Photonics for Quantum
The Photonics for Quantum (P4Q) Pilot Line will establish a distributed, pan-European infrastructure for manufacturing highperformance photonic integrated circuits (PICs) tailored to quantum applications. Quantum technologies, including computing, communication, and sensing, rely heavily on photonics for encoding, processing, and detecting quantum information.
P4Q will address the stringent requirements of these technologies, such as low-loss operation, cryogenic compliance, and high precision, by stabilizing cutting-edge manufacturing processes and advancing both technology readiness levels (TRLs) and manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs) to level 8.
The initiative builds on Europe’s stronghold in photonic manufacturing and leverages expertise from leading foundries, startups, and research institutions. It will unite and enhance existing manufacturing capabilities by building application-agnostic technology from application-specific use cases. Key deliverables include the development of process and assembly development kits (PDKs and ADKs), robust manufacturing lines, and a governance structure to ensure open-access availability and IP retention within Europe.
Through collaboration with lead users—innovative EU-based start-ups—the pilot line will validate quantum-specific PICs while fostering feedback-driven improvements. The phased approach will culminate in industrial manufacturing capabilities, providing a pathway to commercialization and securing Europe’s position as a global leader in quantum photonics. P4Q will establish European leadership in quantum technologies by collaboratively addressing critical gaps, fostering innovation, and stabilizing manufacturing.
Role of AMIRES
AMIRES is responsible for dissemination, communication, clustering and skill development activities
Project partners list
P4Q, the Framework Partnership Agreement of the Chips Joint Undertaking for Photonics for Quantum, is supported by Horizon Europe and the National Public Authorities of the partners involved, under grant agreement No 101233082.
1 UNIVERSITEIT TWENTE NL Coordinator
2 AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GMBH AT Partner
3 ALUVIA PHOTONICS B.V. NL Partner
4 AMIRES THE BUSINESS INNOVATION MANAGEMENT INSTITCZ Partner
5 ALPINE QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES GMBH AT Partner
6 CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRSFR Partner
7 COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIESFR Partner
8 Delft Networks B.V. NL Partner
9 FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE CIENCIES FOTONIQUES ES Partner
10 INTERUNIVERSITAIR MICRO-ELECTRONICA CENTRUM BE Partner
11 INSTITUT FUER MIKROELEKTRONIK STUTTGART DE Partner
12 LEONARDO – SOCIETA PER AZIONI IT Partner
13 LIGENTEC FRANCE FR Partner
14 LIONIX INTERNATIONAL BV NL Partner
15 NEW ORIGIN BV NL Partner
16 PLANQC GMBH DE Partner
17 Q* BIRD BV NL Partner
18 QPHOX BV NL Partner
19 QUIX QUANTUM BV NL Partner
20 SINTEF AS NO Partner
21 SPARROW QUANTUM AS DK Partner
22 THALES ALENIA SPACE FRANCE SAS FR Partner
23 THALES FR Partner
24 NEDERLANDSE ORGANISATIE VOOR TOEGEPAST NATUUR NL Partner
25 TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT NL Partner
26 TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT EINDHOVEN NL Partner
27 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK – NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF I IE Partner
28 TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY FI Partner
29 QUANDELA FR Partner