Münster, Germany, 03.09.2026. Pixel Photonics has launched MULTIWAVE, a 24-month project supported by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator to expand its single-photon detection technology into new applications including space communications, LiDAR, industrial sensing and biomedical imaging. The project addresses a key challenge in advanced photonics: many applications require the detection of extremely weak light signals, but existing high-performance single-photon detectors are often difficult to integrate, costly to scale and primarily designed for single-mode optical systems. MULTIWAVE will extend Pixel Photonics’ waveguide-integrated superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (WI-SNSPD) technology to multi-mode applications. Single-mode fibers have a small optical core and are widely used in communication and quantum technologies, while multi-mode fibers have a much larger core and can efficiently collect light from larger optical areas. This makes them particularly attractive for applications where collecting as much light as possible from the environment is essential, such as space communications and sensing. Connecting these larger optical cores efficiently to photonic chips has so far been a significant technical challenge. “With MULTIWAVE, we are taking our single-photon detection technology beyond its established applications in quantum computing and communications,” says Nicolai Walter, CEO at Pixel Photonics. “The project allows us to develop the technology and manufacturing processes needed to make high-performance photon detection accessible to a much broader range of applications.” From quantum technology to space and sensing Pixel Photonics’ technology integrates superconducting nanowire detectors directly with photonic waveguides. These waveguides are tiny structures that guide and route light on a photonic chip, enabling compact and highly scalable integration with other photonic components and fabrication using CMOS-compatible processes. This architecture enables ultrasensitive photon detection while offering a route toward direct integration with photonic circuits. MULTIWAVE will adapt this approach for multi-mode light, developing an interface for optical fiber cores of 50–100 µm. This development addresses applications where larger optical collection areas are essential. In space communications, using larger fiber cores with highly efficient multi-mode detection allows optical ground stations to use smaller telescopes while still efficiently collecting incoming light. This reduces the size, complexity and cost of the overall ground station and helps optical links detect weaker signals and become more robust to atmospheric effects and beam-pointing errors. In LiDAR and environmental sensing, increased light collection improves signal quality and extends measurement capabilities. Industrial applications benefit from more robust optical inspection and sensing, while biomedical imaging and microscopy can use highly sensitive detection to work with lower light levels and larger fields of view. Building for scalable production In addition, MULTIWAVE focuses on manufacturing. Through the project, Pixel Photonics will increase the yield of its wafer-level manufacturing processes and extend foundry compatibility to enable high-throughput fabrication at greater affordability. This is particularly relevant to quantum computing, where future photonic systems will require large numbers of detectors. Only a scalable manufacturing process can reduce the cost and complexity of producing such systems, while a wafer-level approach supports the development of new integrated photonic architectures. The project will also demonstrate the multi-mode detector technology in an operational optical communications environment, providing a bridge from laboratory development to real-world applications. EIC support accelerates commercialization Founded in 2021 as a spin-off from the University of Münster in Germany, Pixel Photonics has grown to around 40 employees and has already established its core technology in quantum computing, quantum communications and research applications. The company works with partners including QuiX Quantum, Quandela, ORCA Computing, Aegiq and Pasqal. The EIC Accelerator support enables Pixel Photonics to further improve its technology, expand into new markets and establish the manufacturing capabilities needed to meet commercial demand. “Europe has leading expertise across quantum technology, photonics and semiconductor manufacturing,” says Nicolai Walter. “MULTIWAVE brings these capabilities together to develop a scalable European technology platform for single-photon detection. This further strengthens Europe’s position in photonics and enables the ecosystem to address new markets with advanced single-photon detection technology.” With MULTIWAVE, Pixel Photonics envisions making high-performance single-photon detection a practical building block for a wider range of photonic technologies, ranging from quantum systems to the next generation of communication, sensing and imaging applications. About Pixel Photonics Pixel Photonics was founded in 2021 as a spin-off of the University of Münster and specializes in high-performance single-photon detector technology. The company’s patented WI-SNSPDs combine scalability, ultra-fast detection rates, and exceptional sensitivity, enabling groundbreaking advances in quantum computing, quantum key distribution, microscopy, and metrology. Media contact Henry Donovan henry@ampyre.co   Info: www.pixelphotonics.com

1 September 2026 Delft, Netherlands   Orange Quantum Systems (OrangeQS) today welcomed IQM Quantum Computers, the global leader in superconducting quantum computers, into the OrangeQS MAX Partnership Program as its newest participant. Within the program, IQM’s primary interest lies in the development of chip testing methodologies to extend the capabilities to meet the requirements of the future technology stack. OrangeQS is advancing this technology direction in the MAX Partnership Program’s technology roadmap, aimed at making qubit testing faster, more reliable, and less costly as the industry scales toward volume production. A demonstrator, built on the system provided by IQM, is the next major milestone in the Program. About joining the program, Juha Hassel, VP Quantum Technologies at IQM states: “At IQM, we’re focused on providing quantum computing infrastructure to enterprises, research institutions, universities, high-performance computing centers, and national laboratories worldwide. Scaling to large quantum computers means that testing infrastructure for quantum chips has to keep pace. Contributing to the MAX Partnership Program lets OrangeQS advance testing methods that will benefit the whole field, and we’re glad to support that work”. IQM is welcomed to the program by Garrelt Alberts, Executive Director at OrangeQS: “We highly value our long-standing relationship with IQM and our shared commitment to co-developing quantum technologies that strengthen Europe’s quantum computing value chain and accelerate the path to scalable quantum computing”,   The OrangeQS MAX Partnership Program The OrangeQS MAX Partnership Program aligns OrangeQS’ development roadmap with key quantum chip manufacturers, aiming to increase testing throughput a hundredfold over the next years. Partners work independently with OrangeQS, each influencing specific parts of the MAX technology and product roadmaps depending on their needs and level of commitment. The program currently focuses on parallel and non-destructive quantum chip testing technology developments.   About Orange Quantum Systems: Orange Quantum Systems (OrangeQS) is a leading provider of advanced quantum chip test equipment. Headquartered in Delft, the company delivers high‑performance systems that enable reliable, scalable, and efficient characterization of qubits and other relevant elements on a quantum chip. With its MAX and FLEX platforms, OrangeQS supports both the global quantum industry and R&D community, while also contributing to open‑source innovation through the OrangeQS Juice operating system.   About IQM: IQM Quantum Computers (Nasdaq: IQMX) is a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, delivering full-stack quantum systems and cloud platform access to enterprises, research institutions, universities, high-performance computing centers, and national laboratories worldwide. IQM’s open, modular architecture allows customers to own, operate, and integrate quantum systems directly into their own infrastructure, building lasting technical capability rather than relying solely on remote access. Founded in 2018, IQM is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, with major operations in Munich, Germany, and has sold more quantum systems than any other manufacturer to date. IQM employs over 450 people and operates across Europe, Asia, and North America. IQM is the first publicly listed European quantum company on Nasdaq Stock Market.

Delft, Netherlands | 20–24 July 2026 Qubitrium is proud to announce its role as a co-organizer and academic co-director of the NATO STO Summer Training Programme 2026: Dual-Use Quantum Technologies (IST-TSI-244), an international initiative designed to educate the next generation of quantum professionals working at the intersection of science, security, and innovation. Organized in collaboration with the Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC), the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA), Delft University of Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and the NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO), the summer programme brought together graduate students, early-career researchers, industry experts, and policymakers from across NATO member and partner nations. Dr. Kadir Durak helped lead a comprehensive curriculum that addressed both the technological foundations and strategic implications of emerging quantum technologies. In addition, Qubitrium drove the hands-on technical core of the programme through a series of intensive experimental tracks. Led by Qubitrium experts Dr. Utku Tefek, Alper Özülker, Sander Van Haagen, Dr. Wardah Mahmood, Fatih Aslan and Muhammed Izcinar, these laboratory sessions provided participants with direct, practical experience in cutting-edge quantum hardware. The programme combined expert lectures, hands-on laboratory sessions, interactive workshops, and policy discussions to provide participants with a multidisciplinary understanding of quantum technologies in both civilian and defence contexts. Key topics included: Entanglement Distribution Quantum Internet Infrastructure Quantum Sensing (for civilian logistics and defence navigation) Building Resilient Quantum Supply Chains and Ecosystems Ethics, Governance, and Dual-Use Export Strategies The programme was designed to bridge research, industry, and public-sector perspectives while fostering international collaboration and responsible innovation in the rapidly evolving quantum landscape. The speaker lineup featured internationally recognized experts from academia, industry, and government, including representatives from NATO, IQC, DLR, Indra Group, SIPRI, evolutionQ, and other leading organizations in the global quantum ecosystem. Qubitrium’s involvement reflected its continued commitment to advancing quantum education, workforce development, and international cooperation. By contributing to initiatives such as the NATO STO Summer Training Programme, Qubitrium supported the development of a highly skilled quantum community capable of addressing both the opportunities and the security challenges presented by next-generation quantum technologies. Review the full program details here: https://natoquantumschool2026.cttc.es/ For more information, visit qubitrium.tech, email info@qubitrium.tech, or follow Qubitrium on LinkedIn. Media Inquiries : Ozgur Ozer (ozgur.ozer@qubitrium.tech)