In this talk, Denys will discuss his journey from researching quantum materials in the physics lab to co-founding and building the startup condenZero. The company now supports an international community of material scientists using transmission electron microscopy with liquid helium cryogenic sample holders. Key topics will include the major challenges the team encountered during their...
This presentation will delve into Axelera AI’s cutting-edge technology, which combines proprietary Digital In-Memory Computing (D-IMC) and RISC-V controlled dataflow to revolutionize computer vision on edge devices. Our innovative platform integrates in-memory processing with SRAM cells that perform in-place matrix-vector multiplications, dramatically enhancing speed and efficiency....
Controlling light with electrical signals is one of the most critical functions in a photonic integrated circuit for optical communication, sensing, and switching. Lumiphase develops and manufactures photonic chips powered by a unique BTO Pockels technology. The BTO material properties translate into electro-optical modulation functionalities with benefits in cost, speed, transparency,...
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are compact, efficient and can be manufactured in scale. Several materials have been explored, showing strengths in different fields. Si and InP are known for their electro-optic activities yet suffer from large optical losses and large electronic powers to operate. Today’s photonic industry needs a material that is efficient, fast and consumes less power....
Transforming an idea into a mature product is a daily challenge in industry. This talk will showcase how Polariton Technologies, a startup, successfully achieved this by harnessing the combined effort of scientists and engineers, whilst highlighting the crucial role of physicists in this environment.
The team brought the theoretical concept of plasmonics from research to reality, resulting in...
Intellectual Property (IP) represents an important asset for any company, in particular for Start-ups. Start-ups foster the creative potential of their founders an co-workers and, therefore, should strive at protecting their technological solutions, which build the foundation of their products. In addition to protection of potential products, strong intellectual property builds an asset when...
Qnami is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of quantum technologies. Since its foundation in 2017, Qnami has collaborated with a number of academic and industry partners to deploy quantum sensing technologies and make them accessible to a wide audience. In this presentation, we talk about moving from academia to start-up, building a deep-tech product from cutting edge science...
Energy storage systems are enabling the energy transition by buffering the intermittent nature of renewable sources. In this talk, I will introduce a novel concept of a membrane-less redox flow battery for long-duration energy storage. Unlike Li-ion systems, our solution does not rely on mined materials, is safe—without any fire hazards, is scalable and cost-effective. I will share the story...
The chip industry is traditionally slow to adapt to new technologies due to the high stakes and substantial investments required for innovation. However, the industry is currently at an inflection point driven by the surging demand for AI. This creates an opportunity to introduce new products/technologies to the industry. This talk explores how startups can successfully introduce disruptive...
As semiconductor feature sizes decrease, controlling contamination in manufacturing processes becomes increasingly important. UNISERS builds tools for contamination detection and classification using a unique combination of optical microscopy and Raman spectroscopy, quantifying contaminants on wafers and in liquids. This talk highlights our techniques and their applications, while giving...
