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Femtosecond laser writing for photonic quantum processors

Objective

Ephos is a photonic quantum computing company. Our objective is to build the key element of the infrastructure to power quantum computing: photonic chips. Ephos has a unique asset to reach this goal: it is the only photonic quantum start-up in the world with in-house chip manufacturing capabilities. We build our glass-based photonic quantum processors using a femtosecond laser writing (FLW) process developed by our founding team. Our fabrication process, with respect to those of our competitors, is faster, has lower-cost, higher flexibility, and is capable of working with 3D structures. The resulting chips have low interface losses, which makes them the ideal building blocks of the modular architectures that are the leading contender to deliver scalable quantum computation.

The aim of the current project is to support Ephos in establishing the world’s most advanced FLW facility for the production of quantum photonic chips. Over the course of this project, we will build the largest programmable quantum photonic processor in the market. This project will enable the development of more powerful and efficient quantum computing technologies that have the potential to revolutionize various industries. The lower-cost and higher flexibility of Ephos' fabrication process could potentially make quantum computing more accessible for a wider range of organizations and researchers.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-EIC - HORIZON EIC Grants

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-EIC-2023-TRANSITION-01

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Coordinator

EPHOS SRL
Net EU contribution
€ 2 495 968,75
Address
Viale Decumano 34
20157 Milano
Italy
SME
Yes
Region
Nord-Ovest Lombardia Milano
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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Total cost
€ 2 495 968,75