Photonic chips use photons (simplified, these are tiny light particles) to carry and process information.
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By computing on the same substrate that light travels through, we minimise signal loss.
Signal loss represents a major challenge in buildingquantum computers.
Quantum information, such as that encoded in photons, cannot be copied, Rocchetto said.
Therefore, whenever a signal is lost at a too high rate it will make the quantum computer inoperable.
Our new facility makes Ephos one of the very few quantum hardware companies that fully control their fabrication process.
The startups supply chain is also based entirely in the EU and the US.
In September this year, it also received 450,000 non-dilutive funding as part of the programme.
The initiative supports companies developing dual-use technologies those that can have both civilian and military applications.
Quantum is one of them, poised to enable advanced sensing and communication systems for defence and security.
Ephos alignment with DIANAs mission lies in building the essential infrastructure for the future of computing, Rocchetto said.
It will also support the operation and expansion of its team in San Francisco.
US-based Starlight Ventures led the funding round.
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.
With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
