The CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre

The CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre is the UK’s technology hub for silicon photonics. Our mission is to build a pipeline of silicon photonics enabled companies serving multiple industry sectors by 2030, underpinned by our open-source silicon photonics foundry. We offer flexible prototyping, design consultancy, start-up support, and networking events. In addition, £2m of flexible Innovation Funding will be deployed to grow and enrich the community in support of our mission over the next 4 years.  We support all types of users with access to open source, licence free technology. We are an Innovation and Knowledge Centre, funded by EPSRC and Innovate UK (EP/Z531066/1).

We offer seven photonics technology platforms to accommodate a broad spectrum of applications, including telecoms, sensing, LiDAR, quantum, and more. Each platform features a standard component library, helping to lower entry barriers and foster innovation by allowing engineers to focus on their applications. Our unique approach allows us to assist in the development of early-stage R&D projects and build proof-of-concept prototypes, helping to drive silicon photonics innovation.

Our three core objectives are:

• Champion the use of integrated silicon photonics.
  
• Translate silicon photonics technologies from research labs into industry.
  
• Cultivate a positive work culture.
  

We provide a wide range of opportunities to support your growth and innovation. Currently, we offer training programs, access to Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) runs, and the chance to join our mailing list to stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates. But that’s just the beginning—more exciting opportunities are on the way. Stay tuned for what’s next!