AI is growing faster than our data infrastructure can support. Compute speeds have outpaced communication bandwidth 1,000x in the past two decades. Silicon photonics, while dominant, hits a physical ceiling at 800 Gb/s, and power costs are exploding. Bandwidth, not compute, is now the bottleneck.
Lightium is the first open-access 200 mm foundry for Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN), the leading post-silicon photonic platform. We manufacture ultra-fast photonic chips for data, telecom, quantum, and defense. Our 200 mm wafer platform, Western-based supply chain, and IP-safe model provide customers with full control, unmatched performance, and a short time-to-market.
We are positioned at the forefront of photonics, enabling ultra-high speeds for our connected world.
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The TOP 100 Swiss Startup Ranking features the 100 most promising startups that are not older than five years and are selected by a jury of early-stage investors.
Venture Kick supports potential entrepreneurs with start capital up to CHF 150'000 as well as hands-on execution support and access to a nationwide network of investors and experts in the startup field. Multiple times per year, 8 selected projects get the opportunity to present their business ideas in front of a panel. The 5 most promising projects enter the support process. After 9 months at the latest, the startups incorporate and enter the market. Since 2007, Venture Kick has invested over CHF 58 million in over 1111 projects.
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www.lightium.com
Headquarter:
Schlieren
Foundation Date:
September 2023
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