FBH spin-off Rydberg Photonics to target quantum technologies
Rydberg Photonics GmbH, a new Berlin-based spin-off from the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH), hopes to bring in a new era of compact, scalable, and robust photonic devices, with a focus on the demanding requirements of next-generation quantum technologies, from sensing to computing.
“Our mission is to accelerate market adoption of quantum technologies by providing industry-compatible, compact, scalable, and ultra-stable hybrid-integrated photonic systems,” explains Andreas Wicht, one of the co-founders of the company and head of FBHs Joint Lab Quantum Photonic Components.
“By combining FBH’s deep technical foundations with entrepreneurial drive, we aim to become a key enabler in the rapidly evolving global quantum tech industry”, adds Günther Tränkle, managing director of Rydberg Photonics.
The company builds on FBH’s hybrid micro-integration technology, developed over more than a decade with support from the German Space Agency at DLR. The initial focus is on narrow-linewidth, high power, and tuneable hybrid-integrated laser systems as well as plug-and-play optical frequency references — crucial building blocks for real-world quantum applications.
The company, based in Berlin-Adlershof, one of Europe’s leading science and technology parks, says it is already engaging in collaborations with academic and industrial partners while actively pursuing pilot projects and joint development programs.
