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The European Commission has announced a funding opportunity under Horizon Europe titled "Innovative Advanced Materials (IAMs) for photonics, enabling low-power and ultra-broadband performance for telecommunication." This call aims to advance the development of innovative advanced materials, such as two-dimensional materials and electro-optic polymers, to enhance integrated photonic devices and systems. The focus is on achieving low power consumption and ultra-broadband performance, which are critical for the next generation of telecommunication networks. The initiative seeks to position Europe as a leader in this field by building competitive value chains and fostering the development of miniaturized, high-performance photonic technologies. The scope includes the exploration of IAMs for applications in ultrafast integrated photonic circuits, high-frequency transmitter modulators, receiver demodulators, and optical interconnects for data centers, high-performance computing, and AI/ML systems. Projects are expected to demonstrate scalability for volume production, compatibility with existing photonic platforms, and integration with low-voltage electronics to reduce energy consumption. Proposals should cover the entire value chain, including manufacturing technologies, prototyping with packaged devices, and testing in relevant environments. Collaboration with European analytical research infrastructures and alignment with existing standards are encouraged. Funded projects will contribute to the IAM4EU partnership and are expected to develop synergies with related European, national, or regional initiatives, including the Graphene Flagship, to maximize impact and resource efficiency.
Opening: 10 Jun 2025
Deadline(s): 13 Nov 2025
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This funding opportunity represents a pre-agreed draft that has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission. The final, approved version is expected to be published in the first quarter of 2025. This draft is provided for informational purposes and may be used to preliminarily form consortia and develop project ideas, but it is offered without any guarantees or warranties.
Expected Outcome
- Demonstrated added value of IAMs (e.g., 2D materials, EO polymers) for integrated photonic devices and systems.
- Miniaturized, high-performance photonic technologies with low power consumption and high bandwidth.
- Development of scalable, future-proof devices for telecommunication networks.
- Strengthened European competitive value chains in the telecommunication sector.
- Demonstrated compatibility of IAM-based devices with low-power and low-voltage electronics.
- Integration of the manufacturing and value chain for market-ready IAM-based technologies.
Scope
- Development of Innovative Advanced Materials (IAMs) for photonic and optoelectronic applications.
- Focus on ultrafast integrated photonic circuits, including modulators, waveguides, detectors, emitters, and switches.
- Applications in high-frequency transmitter modulators, receiver demodulators, and optical interconnects for data centers, HPCs, and AI/ML systems.
- Scalability for volume production using existing semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure.
- Compatibility with low-power driving electronics to reduce energy consumption.
- Integration with existing photonic platforms and electronics for co-packaging and co-integration.
- Prototyping with packaged devices for testing in relevant environments.
- Use of European analytical research infrastructures like the ARIE network where relevant.
- Alignment with existing standards and inclusion of standardization in innovation and dissemination activities.
- Collaboration and synergy development with existing projects, the IAM4EU partnership, and initiatives like the Graphene Flagship.