Berlin Startup Rydberg Photonics Powers Quantum Tech
Detail of a microintegrated laser module - © FBH/schurian.com
Berlin's quantum technology scene just got a major boost. Rydberg Photonics GmbH, a fresh spin-off from the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH), has officially launched in the capital's Adlershof science park. The company is set to deliver compact photonic engines that power quantum sensors, clocks, communications, and computing networks around the globe.
According to the company's press release, Rydberg Photonics builds on more than a decade of cutting-edge research at FBH, transforming complex photonic architectures into precision-engineered, market-ready products. Think of it as taking sophisticated laser technology from the lab and packaging it into robust, plug-and-play systems that quantum applications desperately need.
The startup's initial portfolio includes hybrid-integrated laser systems with narrow linewidths and high power output, plus turnkey optical frequency references. These aren't just technical buzzwords – they're essential building blocks that make quantum technologies work in real-world conditions, from ultra-precise sensors to next-generation computing systems.
What makes Rydberg Photonics particularly interesting is its transatlantic partnership. The company operates as a strategic partner with U.S.-based Rydberg Technologies, linking German photonics engineering expertise with American quantum system development. Dr. David A. Anderson, CEO of Rydberg Technologies and co-founder of the Berlin venture, emphasizes this collaboration will "accelerate global deployment across industrial, scientific, and commercial markets."
The location isn't accidental either. Adlershof, one of Europe's leading tech parks, provides the young company with world-class infrastructure and access to both academic and industrial networks. "Adlershof offers exactly the environment a deep-tech startup like ours needs," says co-founder Markus Krutzik, who also heads FBH's Joint Lab Integrated Quantum Sensors and is a professor at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
With backing from an international team of photonics experts and the German Space Agency's continuous support for FBH's hybrid micro-integration technology, Rydberg Photonics is already engaging with academic and industrial partners on pilot projects and joint development programs.
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