[Pixeurope-ga] PIXEurope Inputs needed for Chips Act 2

[Joaquin Faneca]

Dear Valerio,

In our organisation (CSIC), the *critical technology* we believe should 
be prioritized from 2029 onward is the *expansion of photonic integrated 
circuits (PICs) into the visible spectrum*, *building on the 
developments achieved within PIXEurope as it was one of the priorities 
(expanding the wavelength of the PICs).*

A substantial set of applications require *extensive and versatile 
prototyping and fabrication capabilities for integrated photonic devices 
in the visible range*. For this reason, we consider *visible‑wavelength 
PICs* our primary strategic direction for the coming years. 
Additionally, it is worth paying attention to hybrid integration 
strategies and photonic systems packaging as a second, supporting 
strategic priority.

Key future application areas include:

  * *Energy‑efficient HMI systems*, including displays for *augmented
    reality (AR)* and *virtual reality (VR)*
  * *Smart sensing* using visible‑range PICs
  * *Cybersecurity* solutions leveraging wavelength‑specific optical
    functions
  * *New computing paradigms*, such as quantum information processing
    and neuromorphic**computing
  * *3D Heterogeneous integration (photonics and electronics) *in the
    visible range.

These areas represent high‑impact domains where European capabilities 
can be significantly strengthened through a dedicated effort on 
*visible‑spectrum PIC technologies*, ensuring competitiveness, 
innovation capacity, and technological sovereignty.

Thanks,

Joaquín


El 25/02/2026 a las 10:38, Valerio Pruneri via Pixeurope-ga escribió:
>
> Dear All
>
> *Contribution requested by March 4^th , 2026.*
>
> Today I am writing to collect inputs for the ChipsAct 2.
>
> Here is some context: European Commission is requesting Pilot Lines to 
> provide inputs on technologies to prioritize for the future. Those 
> have been categorized into areas/topics as in the slide included at 
> the end of this email. With all inputs received from each of them, 
> Pilot Lines will prepare a single document.
>
> In order to prepare PIXEurope’s contribution, we need to collect from 
> each of you, who are interested, information on technologies you 
> believe are critical and plan or continue to work in your 
> organization, starting from 2029.
>
> To make things simple, at this stage, I ask you – please - to send me 
> and the people in copy, who are our Exploitation and Innovation, and 
> Project Managers, a brief description of your activities classifying 
> them in the relevant areas below.
>
> E.g. ICFO plans to work on “New Computer Algorithms” that leverage 
> photonics. More specifically, analog photonic computing combined with 
> digital processors and memories to reduce the energy consumption of 
> current digital GPUs. In the longer term the technology can also be 
> exploited for quantum computation, either using a full photonic 
> schemes or hybrid atom-photon architecture. _And so on for each of the 
> different area/topic box…._
>
> We will then collect your inputs and map them to provide our Pilot 
> Line technical contribution to the Commission.
>
> If something is not clear, please reach me out, rather than writing 
> messages that might create noise.
>
> I would need your inputs *by next Wednesday March 4*. _Please not 
> later, otherwise I cannot make sure it is included in these first inputs._
>
> Thanks,
>
> Valerio
>
>
-- 
Joaquin Faneca
Technology Manager at IMB-CNM
Photonic Integrated Components and Systems
SiN Photonic Integrated Platform
08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona)
Spain
Tel: +34 935942127
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