STARLight Ignites Europe’s Silicon Photonics Ambitions: From Lab to Fab at 300mm

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Oct. 06, 2025 – 

Silicon photonics (Sipho)—the fusion of optical communication and CMOS electronics—is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of next-generation computing, sensing, and connectivity. From AI datacenters to autonomous vehicles, the demand for high-bandwidth, energy-efficient photonic integration is skyrocketing. Now, with the launch of the STARLight project, Europe is making a bold move to industrialize this technology at scale. Led by STMicroelectronics and backed by the EU CHIPS Joint Undertaking, STARLight gathers 24 partners across 11 countries to establish a 300mm Sipho manufacturing ecosystem. The goal is ambitious: to transform Europe from a research powerhouse into a world-class global production hub for photonic innovation.

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