Wave Photonics

Wave Photonics is an integrated photonics company based in Cambridge, UK, specializing in computational design technology for photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Founded in May 2021 by experts in quantum photonics and computational modeling, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of photonic circuit design, enabling a smoother transition from design to production. The company offers a platform that utilizes advanced computational techniques to create fabrication-tolerant photonic integrated circuits for various wavelengths and platforms. This approach addresses inefficiencies in the photonics industry, significantly reducing development time and costs. Wave Photonics is particularly focused on applications in quantum technologies and biosensing, with notable projects including quantum key distribution (QKD) and collaborations with academic and industry partners to advance photonics research. With a total funding of $880K, including a recent grant of $630K, Wave Photonics is positioned to reshape the productization cycle in photonics, drawing parallels to the semiconductor development process.