Partners

With almost 50 years of activity, GEM Elettronica is a company that boasts a unique combination of skills, experience and products built with the highest quality standards and used in a wide spectrum in the different fields of Military Defense, Security and protection of goods and people. Our offer consists of a wide portfolio of sensors, software, turnkey systems, with a high innovative connotation that are widely used on a variety of maritime, naval, land, vehicular and unmanned platforms. Equipped with special technical characteristics, high performance and high operational reliability even in the most adverse environmental conditions. To support our customers we provide high quality engineering services and a full range of basic and specialized activities for naval missions, search and rescue operations, port and airport security, offshore platforms, surveys, maintenance and modernizations.

Role in the project

GEM will act as coordinator of the project and will manage the involvement of the partners and their cooperation. GEM will assure the achievement of the Milestones of each WP. Within INPHOMIR, GEM will fulfil double role functions: the R&D PRANS unit (Photonics Research & Applied Navigation Sciences Laboratory) will be devoted to the scientific investigation activities (simulations and design of PIC devices; characterisation of advanced fibre-coupled or free-space coupled devices; design and assembly of the electronic/mechanic control unit for the miniaturised gyro and lidar sensors, development of the software-control, characterisation of the inertial and ranging performance) while the EOS unit (Electro-Optical Systems Lab.) will carry out the benchmark definition and sensor-unit industrial validation activities.

Polytechnic University of Bari (POLIBA) is a leading institution for studying engineering and architecture in Italy. POLIBA has been involved in different European and national research projects both as a lead partner and as a project partner and, in particular, it is very active in developing partnerships with the industry. Optoelectronics Laboratory at POLIBA has a well-recognized expertise on modeling, design, fabrication and characterization of photonic waveguiding devices at micro- and nano-scale for a wide range of applications.

Role in the project

Optoelectronics Laboratory at POLIBA works on photonic gyros since more than 20 years and has a well-recognized experience on this topic and on the more general field of Photonics in Space. POLIBA will lead WP2 and WP5, taking parts also to the other WPs. The theoretical know-how and design and testing capability of photonic devices of POLIBA will be combined with the manufacturing and technology expertise of TU/e and TUM, fulfilling all the know-how required for the development of the configurations proposed.

The Photonic Integration research group at TU/e has an established expertise in the creation of monolithic and heterogeneous PICs which exploit the InP material system. TU/e coordinates two international PIC pilot line programs (JePPIX and OIP4NWE) to drive the manufacturability of InP PICs using the open foundry
model. The key competencies include: tolerance-aware design, precision end-to-end fabrication, automation of test and characterization to close the design loop.

Role in the project

The role of TU/e within INPHOMIR will begin with creation of basic building block for new ultralow-loss InP waveguide, while retaining the full integration compliance with existing active components. Furthermore, TU/e will create a new passive component library for directional couplers, ultralong (beyond 10 m) loss-compensated and low-crosstalk spirals. TU/e researchers will assist the partners in designing and operating prototypes in test-beds. Finally TU/e will assist with defining a viable industrialization and manufacturing strategy using experience from InPulse and OIP4NWE, and with technology roadmaps preparation and co-promotion of outcomes through JePPIX.

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s top universities. Project research will be performed in the Walter Schottky Institute (WSI), a central institute of TUM, founded in 1988 to strengthen the interaction between basic physics and semiconductor electronics research.

Role in the project

TUM will lead the effort to design, grow, fabricate, and integrate continuous-wave semiconductor lasers and detectors operating in mid-infrared wavelengths with passive photonic waveguides for photonic integrated circuits. TUM team will also lead the effort to minimize optical losses in the MIR passive waveguides on InP materials platform and contribute to mid-infrared characterization of processed PIC devices.

International collaborations with industry & academia. Recognized ability to convert research results generated in the laboratory to commercialization. Leading the world’s first open-access packaging PIlotline, PIXAPP. Participation at and extensive experience in management European projects, especially H2020.

Role in the project

UCC will contribute to the consortium with established capabilities in full packaging solutions, including: fibre optical packaging, micro-optical assembly, semi-and fully-automatic flip-chip bonding and ribbon wire-bonding. The group supports multiple industrial sectors, with particularly strong collaborations in the areas of communications, medical devices and sensors.

Founded in Bulgaria in 2015, ENDUROSAT AD is one of the fastest growing space companies in Europe. ENDUROSAT AD designs, builds and operates high-end NanoSats and provides solutions for the Global space market.

Role in the project

ENDUROSAT AD will be an end-user of the proposed technology. It will define the requirements, test the new sensor-unit in its facilities and evaluate the applicability in low-orbit mission scenarios.

SIGMA designs, produces and qualifies machinery for the industrial, aerospace, defense and research fields. SIGMA has developed aerial and terrestrial robotic platforms. Competences: design and test of the control part of the drones working with sensors and AI algorithms, development of general and structural
configuration of aerial systems, assembly and testing of the drones.

Role in the project

SIGMA, as end-user, will define the requirements and evaluate different application scenarios of the new technology. It will then take care of integrating the sensors on its drones and planning and executing flight test missions, subsequently carrying out data and performance analysis. SIGMA has high experience in sensors integration and in the complete systems development.

BEWH is the Belgium branch of the Italian company Warrant Hub S.p.A. – Tinexta Group, a privately held consultancy services company that provides full-spectrum consulting in business finance. BEWH has extensive experience in project management, communication, dissemination, and exploitation of project results, as well as environmental, economic, and social impact assessment. BEWH offers a methodological and strategic approach for the successful implementation of EU-funded research and innovation projects.

Role in the project

BeWarrant will lead exploitation, dissemination and communication activities and support coordination and administrative tasks. BeWarrant will contribute to strengthening the consortium with its extended network and existing links with stakeholders and clusters and capitalize on its expertise in EU project management.

Warrant Hub, part of Tinexta Business Innovation, is the leading strategic and financial consulting company for innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable business development. With a structure of over 900 professionals, Warrant Hub has been operating for almost 30 years throughout Italy.  It has gained experience in different sectors of the industrial fabric, building a portfolio of over 10,000 clients. The network of partnerships in academia, technology, finance, and institutions allows Warrant Hub to present itself as a partner capable of supporting companies in the increasingly complex challenges they face. To support research, development and innovation projects, production investments and digitalisation, the Warrant Hub team provides companies with its transversal, technical and technological skills, and its many years of experience in the field of concessional finance. Founded in Correggio where it maintains its headquarters, it operates throughout Italy as well as in Belgium, Bulgaria, France, and Spain.

Since 2008, the European Funding Development (EFD) Business Unit of Warrant Hub S.p.A supports enterprises and private and public bodies, at national and international level, in participating to and managing Research and Innovation projects funded by the European Commission. EFD offers methodological and strategic consultancy for approach and participation in European research and innovation funding programmes, like Horizon Europe and LIFE Programme, in a complete cycle from the analysis of the sectorial policies to the conclusion of the research and innovation projects. EFD supports its customers and partners in networking, project ideas definition, project planning/submission, negotiation, management, dissemination, and exploitation of project results. EFD also participate directly to the European projects with the roles of coordinator and partner for project management, communication, dissemination, and exploitation.

Role in the project

WH will support BEWARRANT in the management activities of the project involving its qualified and specialized staff in the activities foreseen in the Tasks of the WP1.