PhotonDelta

PhotonDelta, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, is a leading accelerator in the integrated photonics industry. Founded in 2018, the organization plays a crucial role in building Europe's photonics ecosystem by fostering startups and scale-ups that are developing photonic integrated circuits (PICs). These circuits are essential for innovations across various sectors, including healthcare, telecommunications, and autonomous vehicles. PhotonDelta's strategy is centered around a long-term vision to establish the Netherlands as a global leader in photonics. The organization has secured over €1.1 billion in public and private investments to support its mission. This funding is used to scale up production, support the creation of 200 startups, and build infrastructure and talent across Europe by 2030. PhotonDelta also recently launched PhotonVentures, a €60 million venture capital fund aimed at early-stage photonic chip companies, with plans to expand the fund to €150 million. PhotonDelta's ecosystem includes 70 organizations, offering a complete value chain from design to manufacturing. Their efforts extend globally, as evidenced by the opening of an office in California to enhance collaboration between European and North American photonics industries.