LOLIPOP Project joins the ePIXfab Cross-Fertilization Workshop on High-Speed Optical Modulators
The LOLIPOP Project is pleased to take part in the upcoming ePIXfab cross-fertilization workshop on high-speed optical modulators, taking place 11–12 June 2026 in Belgium. This technical workshop will bring together several European research projects working on advanced optical modulator technologies to exchange expertise and present the latest developments across the entire innovation chain — […]
Advanced Photonic Neural Network Integration in LOLIPOP
Photonic neural network technology developed in the LOLIPOP Project enables processing of digital visual data by modulating signals onto a 1550 nm optical carrier and performing optical dot-product operations, a fundamental building block for future optical AI and image classification processors. The platform combines TriPleX neuromorphic PIC technology, LNOI-based high-bandwidth Mach–Zehnder modulation and hybrid integration […]
LOLIPOP Project at OPTO 2026
We are excited to share that Dr. Charalampos Zervos from the Photonics Communications Research Laboratory will present work from the LOLIPOP Project at SPIE Photonics West: The presented paper is entitled: “Advancing lithium niobate on silicon nitride platform in the visible and the near infrared (NIR)” This talk showcases key progress in integrating lithium niobate (LiNbO₃) on […]
LOLIPOP M38 Plenary Meeting at IMEC, Ghent
The LOLIPOP consortium met on 7–8 October 2025 at IDLab–IMEC in Ghent, Belgium, for its M38 plenary meeting. Partners from across Europe shared progress, discussed challenges, and planned the next steps in developing a lithium niobate–empowered silicon nitride platform for fragmentation-free operation in the visible and near-infrared spectrum. The meeting included presentations from all work […]
LOLIPOP at EOSAM 2025 | Strengthening Europe’s Photonics Ecosystem
From 24 to 28 August 2025, the European photonics community will come together in Delft, The Netherlands, for the European Optical Society Annual Meeting (EOSAM 2025). This annual event serves as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange between researchers, innovators and EU projects that are shaping the future of optics and photonics. As part […]
PHOREVER Project at Lithium Niobate Conference 2025
At the Lithium Niobate Conference 2025 held in April 22-25, 2025 in Shanghai, Homa Zarebidaki from CSEM presented their open-access platform for making advanced photonic chips using thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN). The platform includes standard design kits, packaging support, and multiple chip-making runs per year, making cutting-edge photonics more accessible than ever. With proven results […]
Advancing Hybrid Photonic Integration: LOLIPOP Project Showcases Work at OFS 2025
At the 29th International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors (OFS 2025), researchers from CSEM, LioniX International, and PHIX presented their latest work on the characterization of heterogeneously integrated periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) using optical frequency-domain reflectometry (OFDR). This research, conducted as part of the Horizon Europe LOLIPOP Project, focuses on developing hybrid photonic integration […]
📸 A look back at the LOLIPOP project at Laser World of Photonics
From June 24–27, the LOLIPOP project was proudly represented at this year’s Laser World of Photonics in Munich. one of the most important global events for the photonics community. Our partner CSEM took part in the exhibition, presenting the latest developments on the LOLIPOP module to an international audience of researchers, innovators, and industry stakeholders. […]
LOLIPOP Poster Highlights TFLN PIC Advances at OFC 2025
The LOLIPOP project was represented at OFC 2025 with a poster presentation from CSEM, highlighting recent advances in Thin Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). 🔍 About the Poster Presentation: The team shared their progress on developing an open-access TFLN PIC foundry, including: A tested Process Design Kit (PDK) with reliable building blocks […]
SPRINTER & LOLIPOP Developments Featured in CSEM’s Annual Report
We’re proud to share that the joint work on Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) modulators developed under the SPRINTER and LOLIPOP projects has been highlighted in CSEM’s 2024 Annual Report as one of the year’s key technological successes. These TFLN-based photonic modules are set to revolutionize data transmission, offering ultra-fast and energy-efficient performance for the next generation of optical communication systems. The collaboration […]