➀ Xscape Photonics has secured $44 million in Series A funding; ➁ The round was led by IAG Capital Partners; ➂ Cisco Systems Inc. and Nvidia Corp. participated in the round.

➀ Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a groundbreaking device using light for energy-efficient and secure data processing, advancing telecommunications; ➁ The device uses minimal light, offering significant energy savings and improved security; ➂ The innovation promises greener telecom solutions and enhanced data security, with early trials showing energy consumption 100 times less than conventional systems.

➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) has developed a Universal Display Data Converter (UDDC) for seamless image data transfer to microdisplays. ➁ The UDDC converts various video interfaces to a standard for driving microdisplays and facilitates development in AR and VR. ➂ The system uses an FPGA and supports industry-standard video protocols, including MIPI D-PHY+DSI and SMPTE SDI.

➀ PhotonDelta is launching a contest in collaboration with Wevolver to develop applications for photonic chips that address global challenges; ➁ The contest is supported by a €60 million fund and aims to foster innovation in the PIC ecosystem; ➂ Winners will receive services worth €50,000 and a chance to raise a €2 million loan from PhotonDelta.

➀ An optical transceiver, P16548-01AT, supports bidirectional communication up to 1.25Gbps over distances up to 100mm; ➁ It maintains performance during communication between a stationary object and those rotating 360°; ➂ The transceiver uses non-contact, spatial light transmission to avoid issues with slip rings.

➀ Shenzhen University of Technology presented research on on-chip light sources, highlighting the trend towards smaller, lower energy, and higher bandwidth lasers; ➁ Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications discussed silicon photonics integration chip design and application, emphasizing the use of micro-rings for refractive index monitoring and the optimization of single-mode bending waveguides; ➂ Zhejiang University introduced advancements in LNOI modulators based on hybrid integration, focusing on refractive index matching and light coupling between LN and SIN materials.

➀ The Innovate UK's £1.5 million MARCONI project demonstrates quantum key distribution (QKD) through high-fidelity, modular, and scalable receiver modules. ➁ The project introduces two new OEM QKD receivers with different technologies, ensuring a robust domestic supply chain for critical quantum networking technologies. ➂ The receivers will be showcased in entanglement-based discrete variable-QKD transmission across both metro and long-haul networks, highlighting the scalability and performance of the MARCONI receivers.

➀ IQE's H1 revenue increased by 27% year-on-year to £66 million, with an EBITDA of £6.6 million. ➁ Wireless revenue rose by 73% to £38.8 million, while photonics revenue decreased by 4% to £26.8 million. ➂ The company reported an operating loss of £(12.1)m and adjusted cash inflow from operations of £1.8 million.

➀ Ten Ukrainian students and six teachers from the National W.-N.-Karasin University of Kharkiv participate in the EMIMEP Summer School at Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena. ➁ EMIMEP is an international master's program under the Erasmus-Mundus program of the European Union, focusing on engineering fields. ➂ The program involves universities in France, Spain, Italy, and Germany, with the Abbe School of Photonics at Jena University leading the Photonics education.

1. Bernhard Schrenk, a researcher at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, has been awarded an ERC Proof-of-Concept Grant for developing a new method to realize quantum-optical transmitters based on silicon. 2. This new method, which successfully demonstrated the generation of quantum states for the first time at AIT, enables the future deployment of the European quantum communication network in cost-sensitive segments. 3. The ERC Grants recognize Schrenk's long-term research, positioning him at the forefront of European research, and highlight AIT's leading role in quantum communication.

1. PI (Physik Instrumente) LP introduces the P-616 XYZ Piezo Nanopositioning Stage, designed for high precision and dynamics in photonics and microscopy applications. 2. The NanoCube® features a parallel-kinematic design with a lightweight moving platform and capacitive feedback for sub-nanometer resolution. 3. The stage can be combined with motorized micro-positioning stages for extended travel ranges and is controlled by an advanced digital motion controller.

1. The report focuses on the Europe quantum processors market, valued at $262.7 million in 2023 and projected to reach $1,321.1 million by 2033. 2. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.53% due to advancements in quantum computing technology. 3. The study covers various aspects including application, type, business model, and country-wise analysis.