Joint innovation centre with reputable parents
The Photonic Integration Technology Centre (PITC) is a joint, open R&D and innovation centre, aimed at accelerating the industrial uptake of Integrated Photonics technologies and products.
From research to application
PITC is founded by reputed parents with a strong track record in Integrated Photonics and shared innovation.
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
TU/e excels in Indium Phosphide (InP), a transformative material enabling lasers, amplifiers, and other components in versatile Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). With standardised processes, InP-based photonics drives efficient, high-volume microchip production. PITC partners benefit from the university’s unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge Nanolab&TU/e facilities.
University of Twente (UT)
The University of Twente hosts the largest global community of integrated photonics researchers. Through collaboration, UT advances photonic chip technology, microscopic techniques, and nanophotonics applications in sensing, manufacturing, and imaging. UT also brings leading expertise in Silicon Nitride (SiN) chip manufacturing, supported by unique MESA+ facilities, to PITC.
PhotonDelta
Built on investment, talent, and shared infrastructure, PhotonDelta fosters a collaborative end-to-end photonic chip supply chain for the application of photonic chips. By connecting pioneers, investors, and markets, the ecosystem drives industry growth. Based in the Netherlands, a leader in Integrated Photonics, PhotonDelta stimulates the development of innovative products and solutions.
TNO
Developing robust, industry-ready PIC chips requires diverse expertise and a focus on innovation. TNO's Thin-Film and Hybrid & Printed Electronics groups advance PIC design, manufacturability, integration, and packaging. Leveraging expertise in optics, optomechatronics, acoustics, and quantum technologies, TNO designs advanced optical hardware for satellites, semiconductors, sensors, and medical devices.
Creating fundamental steppingstones
Collaboration across multiple disciplines to address current bottlenecks is crucial for the successful industrial adoption of Integrated Photonics. In our shared research programmes with jointly defined roadmap and concrete targets, we tackle key technology challenges together with our industrial partners. These innovations serve as essential steppingstones toward the large-scale application of Integrated Photonics.
Unique features of PITC
Application-driven technology development through focused shared research programmes
Reputable founders with a strong track record in both research and applications
Multi-year collaboration contracts with clear agreements on IP ownership & deployment
Part of PhotonDelta, the IP ecosystem in the Netherlands