The project
Objectives and impact
OBJECTIVES
1.
Advance chip-based laser technologies
Develop, assemble and validate industrial-grade laser and photonic components at wavelengths required by neutral-atom quantum systems.
2.
Establish robust atom-chip processes
Create reproducible fabrication routes and design guidelines for quantum sensing, timing, computing and ultra-cold atom applications.
3.
Improve microfabricated vapor cells
Expand the performance, functionality and range of compact atomic cells for integrated quantum devices.
4.
Develop scalable control electronics
Deliver low-noise, high-speed and FPGA-based control systems compatible with the pilot-line components.
5.
Deliver low-noise, high-speed and FPGA-based control systems compatible with the pilot-line components
Bridge laboratory prototypes and pilot production through repeatable assembly processes, inspection and Assembly Design Kits.
6.
Create common design and testing methodologies
Develop shared documentation, Process Design Kits, Assembly Design Kits, testing strategies, data frameworks and software interfaces.
7.
Strengthen quality assurance and characterization
Identify standards, tools and vendor capabilities for reliable production at increasing scale.
8.
Prepare long-term exploitation and sustainability
Develop the industrialisation roadmap, governance, business model, exploitation strategy and conditions for future pilot-line services.
1. Advance chip-based laser technologies
Develop, assemble and validate industrial-grade laser and photonic components at wavelengths required by neutral-atom quantum systems.
2. Establish robust atom-chip processes
Create reproducible fabrication routes and design guidelines for quantum sensing, timing, computing and ultra-cold atom applications.
3. Improve microfabricated vapor cells
Expand the performance, functionality and range of compact atomic cells for integrated quantum devices.
4. Develop scalable control electronics
Deliver low-noise, high-speed and FPGA-based control systems compatible with the pilot-line components.
5. Build modular packaging capabilities
Bridge laboratory prototypes and pilot production through repeatable assembly processes, inspection and Assembly Design Kits.
6. Create common design and testing methodologies
Develop shared documentation, Process Design Kits, Assembly Design Kits, testing strategies, data frameworks and software interfaces.
7. Strengthen quality assurance and characterization
Identify standards, tools and vendor capabilities for reliable production at increasing scale.
8. Prepare long-term exploitation and sustainability
Develop the industrialisation roadmap, governance, business model, exploitation strategy and conditions for future pilot-line services.
Expected impact
Stronger European technological sovereignty in critical quantum components and know-how.
A more resilient and connected European neutral-atom quantum supply chain.
Faster transition from laboratory prototypes to industrially relevant components and processes.
Improved access to common design, packaging, testing and characterization capabilities.
Support for future quantum computing, sensing and communication applications.
A sustainable foundation for future users, industrial partners and European quantum ecosystems.