Photarix
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Photarix is a 2024-2025 Lancaster University spinout developing Quantum Ring Single-Photon Light-Emitting Diodes (QR SPLEDs) for Quantum Key Distribution - compact, low-cost, room-temperature operation. Founded by Gizem Acar Tekin (CEO) and Professor Manus Hayne (Chief Scientific Officer).
November 2025: Showcased at UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase in London. 2026: Invited to host stand at International Cyber Expo in London. First Lancaster spinout through NW CyberCom programme.
Funding: European Commission Horizon 2020 (Quantimony doctoral network), Innovate UK Future Telecoms ICURe programme, Research England NW CyberCom (£1.2M initiative). Applications: quantum-secure communications for banking, messaging, data storage. Technology enables on-demand single-photon emission at telecom wavelengths without cryogenic cooling.
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