What this enables:
Advance next-generation telecom platforms by accessing R&D capabilities in silicon, photonic integration, and quantum communication — enabling breakthroughs in performance, security and energy efficiency.
Capabilities on offer:
- Photonic component design and fabrication labs
- Quantum communications and secure key distribution environments
- Semiconductor prototyping and validation tools
- Optical switching, waveguide and interconnect testbeds
- Emerging materials and packaging R&D
- WDM-based optical transport networks and shared fibre infrastructure
Example applications:
- Developing quantum-safe telecoms infrastructure
- Validating photonic links for fronthaul/backhaul
- Semiconductor innovation for ORAN hardware
- Exploring low-power, high-performance chip platforms