On November 6, 2024, the QPIC1550 consortium held a comprehensive online plenary meeting, gathering project partners to review ongoing progress and define the roadmap for the upcoming phase of the project.
This session brought together leaders from each work package (WP) to present key advancements, discuss challenges, and coordinate activities across various technical and managerial aspects of the project.
The meeting opened with a welcome message and a review of the meeting objectives led by QTI SRL, the project coordinator. Following this, Martel presented updates on Project Management and Coordination, as well as the Dissemination, Communication, and Exploitation strategy, highlighting efforts to increase the project’s visibility and impact.
Key technical presentations followed, with each WP lead outlining the main activities conducted in the first year and providing an outlook for the next six months. Highlights included:
- WP2 (Specifications & Requirements) by QTI SRL, setting the stage for aligning technical requirements with project goals.
- WP3 (Quantum Light Sources Development) by DTU, focusing on discrete light source innovation.
- WP4 (SiN Platform Development) by LIGENTEC France (LGTF), detailing progress in silicon nitride platform prototyping.
- WP5 (Single-Photon Detectors) by Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI), presenting advancements in hybrid integration.
- WP6 to WP11, covering hybrid integration, use case developments, and demonstrator fabrication, each providing insights into their unique contributions to QPIC1550’s mission.
The session concluded with a collaborative discussion on next steps, upcoming deliverables, and planning for future meetings, reaffirming the consortium’s commitment to driving technological advancements in QPICs at the 1550nm wavelength.
This meeting not only provided a platform for sharing progress but also strengthened cross-partner collaboration, essential for achieving the project’s ambitious objectives.