European Innovation Council

AQLAS is shaping the quantum future and discovering Next-Gen Lasers redefining quantum computing. Our high-quality hardware is set apart by its economical, compact, and efficient nature, thus paving the way for the proliferation of quantum computers.

Quandela is a company specializing in quantum computing, focusing on the development of communication networks and optical computers. It manufactures photonic quantum computers and markets them to industrial clients. The company's flagship product, a single-photon source device, integrates photonics with semiconductor quantum dots, facilitating quantum communication, computation, and sensing. This device allows for the efficient collection of emitted single photons at high rates, helping researchers minimize charge noise decoherence and achieve the emission of identical photons with high fidelity. These advancements are crucial for the progress of sophisticated quantum applications, positioning Quandela as a key player in the field of quantum technology.

inPhocal is a company that specializes in advanced laser processing technology, utilizing a unique laser beam system originally developed from CERN research. The firm focuses on specialized printing solutions, offering undeletable prints for critical applications such as expiration dates and batch codes. Their innovative marking printer operates without ink, providing a faster alternative to traditional marking machines while maintaining high-quality prints on uneven surfaces. This technology aims to enhance current optical printing methods, positioning inPhocal as a leader in the field of laser processing.

Cailabs is a French deep tech company based in Rennes, specializing in the design and production of photonic solutions that optimize the use of light in various applications. The company focuses on light shaping components, including mode multiplexers and converters for fiber optic networks, utilizing its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology to reshape both single-mode and multi-mode coherent beams. Cailabs offers products tailored for telecommunications research and development, as well as multi-mode fiber link upgrades for enterprise networks. Additionally, the company provides integrated solutions for the industrial laser sector, such as laser beam shapers and combiners for material processing, and mode-selective multiplexers for EDFA arrays. Founded in 2013, Cailabs aims to address critical industrial challenges through its innovative optical components and expertise.

CorTec is a developer and manufacturer focused on creating advanced medical devices for neuromodulation and brain-computer interfaces. The company has spent a decade on research and development, culminating in the innovative CorTec Brain Interchange™ System. This unique platform allows researchers and clinicians to devise novel therapies for neurological disorders. Central to this system are the °AirRay™ electrode arrays, which are laser-structured, soft, and flexible, ensuring a gentle fit to the brain's contours for reliable, permanent recordings. The implanted electronics, protected by biocompatible ceramic encapsulation, preprocess data and include a custom microchip developed with the University of Ulm. This microchip amplifies and digitizes neuronal signals across multiple channels, while eliminating the need for battery replacements through an external inductive power supply. Furthermore, CorTec provides additional support, services, and components related to the Brain Interchange System to Medtech companies and startups in the neurotechnology sector.

Quandela is a company specializing in quantum computing, focusing on the development of communication networks and optical computers. It manufactures photonic quantum computers and markets them to industrial clients. The company's flagship product, a single-photon source device, integrates photonics with semiconductor quantum dots, facilitating quantum communication, computation, and sensing. This device allows for the efficient collection of emitted single photons at high rates, helping researchers minimize charge noise decoherence and achieve the emission of identical photons with high fidelity. These advancements are crucial for the progress of sophisticated quantum applications, positioning Quandela as a key player in the field of quantum technology.

PhosPrints capabilities are improved by the laser bioprinting method. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Agia Paraskev, Attiki.

Cailabs is a French deep tech company based in Rennes, specializing in the design and production of photonic solutions that optimize the use of light in various applications. The company focuses on light shaping components, including mode multiplexers and converters for fiber optic networks, utilizing its patented Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology to reshape both single-mode and multi-mode coherent beams. Cailabs offers products tailored for telecommunications research and development, as well as multi-mode fiber link upgrades for enterprise networks. Additionally, the company provides integrated solutions for the industrial laser sector, such as laser beam shapers and combiners for material processing, and mode-selective multiplexers for EDFA arrays. Founded in 2013, Cailabs aims to address critical industrial challenges through its innovative optical components and expertise.

Xenomatix specializes in solid-state light detection and ranging solutions that cater to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies. The company develops automotive vision systems utilizing laser-based technology and complementary metal oxide semiconductor detectors, enabling real-time 3D digitization of vehicle surroundings. Their products are also applicable in various sectors, including road construction, surveying, industrial, automotive, mining, agriculture, off-road activities, and railway operations. By providing innovative solutions, Xenomatix helps enhance safety and efficiency in both automotive and industrial markets.

Qnami AG is a Swiss company established in 2017, specializing in the development of quantum sensing technologies for nanoscale imaging. The company manufactures non-invasive sensors, including the ProteusQ magnetic imaging microscope and the Quantum Diamond product line, which features diamond probes with single nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers for high-resolution magnetic imaging. These advanced technologies enable the measurement of electric and magnetic fields with exceptional sensitivity, facilitating a range of applications such as the characterization of magnetic random-access memory (MRAM), imaging of proteins, and fundamental studies of superconductors. Qnami's innovations unlock new possibilities in both scientific research and industrial applications, aiming to enhance understanding and improve various aspects of life and technology.

BELKIN Vision focuses on developing a laser device that aids healthcare professionals in the treatment of glaucoma. The company's technology offers a non-invasive, non-contact, instantaneous, painless, and automated approach to laser therapy. By promoting accessibility to first-line drop-less glaucoma care, BELKIN Vision enables any ophthalmologist to effectively treat patients. This innovation aims to enhance treatment outcomes and improve the overall quality of care for individuals suffering from glaucoma.

Quandela is a company specializing in quantum computing, focusing on the development of communication networks and optical computers. It manufactures photonic quantum computers and markets them to industrial clients. The company's flagship product, a single-photon source device, integrates photonics with semiconductor quantum dots, facilitating quantum communication, computation, and sensing. This device allows for the efficient collection of emitted single photons at high rates, helping researchers minimize charge noise decoherence and achieve the emission of identical photons with high fidelity. These advancements are crucial for the progress of sophisticated quantum applications, positioning Quandela as a key player in the field of quantum technology.

SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless company that develops silicon photonic integrated circuits. SCINTIL solutions combine the best of Silicon (Si) and Indium Phosphide (InP) materials using wafer-scale bonding of InP on Si and rely on commercial silicon foundry processes to build fully integrated photonic circuits (comprising multi-wavelength lasers, waveguides, wavelength filters, and photodetectors).

HIL Applied Medical is developing a new class of ultra-compact, high-performance accelerators for proton therapy. HIL applies a patented approach to particle acceleration and beam delivery, combining nano-technology with ultra-high-intensity lasers and ultra-fast magnets. These technological breakthroughs enable meaningful reduction in the size, complexity and cost of proton therapy systems, without compromising clinical utility. Thus HIL aims to enable, for the first time, a single-room add-on proton therapy solution that is truly cost-effective. HIL Applied Medical is a privately-held company, backed by VCs and global strategic partners. It is headquartered in the High-Tech Park, Givat Ram, Jerusalem, Israel; and have a wholly-owned subsidiary in Reno, Nevada (United States).

SiriusXT Limited, based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of a soft x-ray microscope known as the SXT system. Founded in 2015, the company primarily serves researchers in disease research and drug discovery. The microscope employs a vacuum-based laser-produced plasma light source, enabling high-resolution imaging of the 3D internal structure of cells in their native, fully hydrated state. This technology is akin to a CT scan for cells, allowing for detailed visualization without the need for stains or contrast agents. The SXT system is particularly beneficial for disease researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnologists, as it facilitates the understanding of disease pathways, protein-drug interactions, and bio-engineering processes. As the first high-throughput, bench-top soft x-ray microscope, SiriusXT's system can produce full cell 3D tomographs in a matter of minutes, significantly advancing imaging capabilities in scientific research.

DyeMansion GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, specializes in post-processing and coloring of 3D-printed laser sintered parts. Founded in 2013, the company has established itself as a leader in additive manufacturing finishing systems, offering high-volume solutions that facilitate an efficient 'Print-to-Product' workflow. DyeMansion's technology is trusted by over four hundred customers, including prominent manufacturers across various sectors such as eyewear, automotive, retail, medical, and sports equipment. The company collaborates with major industrial powder-bed 3D printing systems, including EOS, HP, 3D Systems, and Prodways, enabling the transformation of raw 3D-printed parts into high-value products with precision coloring and finishing tailored to specific requirements. This capability allows manufacturers to produce a wide range of items, from luxury sunglasses to critical automotive components.

Hypermemo specializes in advanced glass processing technology through its innovative GLAZER system, which consolidates multiple glass operations into a single tool. This technology allows for cutting, chamfering, smart glass surface treatment, edge deletion, marking, and engraving, all performed on one table without the need for chips, liquids, or abrasive powders. Utilizing a high-frequency gas laser with short pulses, GLAZER enhances glass processing efficiency and precision, offering a competitive edge over traditional mechanical methods. By transforming conventional techniques into a more contactless and environmentally friendly approach, Hypermemo aims to redefine the glass processing industry.

SiriusXT Limited, based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of a soft x-ray microscope known as the SXT system. Founded in 2015, the company primarily serves researchers in disease research and drug discovery. The microscope employs a vacuum-based laser-produced plasma light source, enabling high-resolution imaging of the 3D internal structure of cells in their native, fully hydrated state. This technology is akin to a CT scan for cells, allowing for detailed visualization without the need for stains or contrast agents. The SXT system is particularly beneficial for disease researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnologists, as it facilitates the understanding of disease pathways, protein-drug interactions, and bio-engineering processes. As the first high-throughput, bench-top soft x-ray microscope, SiriusXT's system can produce full cell 3D tomographs in a matter of minutes, significantly advancing imaging capabilities in scientific research.

Hypermemo specializes in advanced glass processing technology through its innovative GLAZER system, which consolidates multiple glass operations into a single tool. This technology allows for cutting, chamfering, smart glass surface treatment, edge deletion, marking, and engraving, all performed on one table without the need for chips, liquids, or abrasive powders. Utilizing a high-frequency gas laser with short pulses, GLAZER enhances glass processing efficiency and precision, offering a competitive edge over traditional mechanical methods. By transforming conventional techniques into a more contactless and environmentally friendly approach, Hypermemo aims to redefine the glass processing industry.

Ladimo continues the R&D of the novel ladimo technology invented in Aalto University 2012 by Jorma Palmén. Ladimo is a new way to combine fotogrammetry, laser technology, and mathematical modeling to achieve real-time high precision point cloud data for machine vision applications, e.g. Collaborative Robots, Industrial Automation, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and various VR/AR/MR applications.

Femtika is a Vilnius University Laser Technology Center spinoff company with deep working knowledge in the area of laser polymerization and optics solutions. Company is targeting to supply growing worldwide demands of available tools and technologies enabling true 3D laser fabrication, with custom design components in micro- and sub micro scale.