Tarranix at PIC International 2026: a decisive step towards the European photonic ecosystem
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Participation in PIC International 2026, held in Brussels, marked a turning point in the history of the Tarranix project. For the first time, the team had the opportunity to attend one of Europe’s most significant events in the field of integrated photonics, bringing together industry leaders, research centres and key manufacturers within the ecosystem.
This milestone represents not only an institutional presence, but also a validation of Tarranix's technological positioning within a highly specialised and rapidly expanding industry.
A strategic environment for photonic innovation
PIC International is a meeting point where technologies critical to the future of computing converge: photonic integrated circuits (PICs), new optical architectures and advances in manufacturing. In this context, Tarranix was able to gain first-hand insight into the state of the art in the industry and compare its technological approach with current solutions, which are based primarily on conventional photonic architectures.
From concept to production: collaboration with LIGENTEC
One of the most significant aspects of participating in the event has been the direct connection with key players in the industrial value chain. In this regard, Tarranix is moving towards the production of its first devices in collaboration with LIGENTEC, one of Europe’s leading companies in the manufacture of integrated photonic circuits.
The image below illustrates precisely these industrial processes: from material deposition to nanoscale structuring, critical steps in transforming a photonic design into a functional chip.
This step is particularly significant, as it enables:
Validate the technology in a real manufacturing environment;
To reduce the technical risks associated with scaling;
Align development with European industry standards.
In other words, it is not just a matter of designing a new computing architecture, but of ensuring that it can be manufactured in a viable and scalable manner.
High-level networking: connections that drive development
One of the key achievements of this participation has been the ability to forge strategic links with key players in the sector:
European foundries specialising in the manufacture of ICs;
Companies specialising in photonic chip design and intellectual property;
Leading research centres in photonic integration;
Potential industrial partners in photonic computing.
Such connections are essential at a stage where the project is moving towards functional prototypes and industrial validation (TRL 4–5).
Putting Tarranix on the European map
The presence in Brussels has also helped to position the project within the European semiconductor and photonics ecosystem, a key factor given the European Union’s growing commitment to technological sovereignty.
A starting point, not a finishing line
Far from being a one-off event, PIC International 2026 has marked the beginning of a new chapter. The experience has served to validate the project’s relevance in a highly competitive environment and, above all, has opened the door to collaborations that could take Tarranix to the next level.
The path towards a new generation of photonic computing is not built alone. And this first participation in an event of this magnitude has shown that Tarranix is already part of that conversation.
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