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Ultra-Fast Optical Computing for Solving Complex Logistics and Financial Optimization Problems

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Imagine trying to find the fastest route through a thousand cities; a normal computer checks paths one by one, which takes forever. This technology uses light instead of electricity to find the best answer almost instantly. It's like switching from a flashlight to a floodlight to see the whole map at once.

By the numbers
2,499,999
EU Contribution in EUR
The business problem

What needed solving

Traditional CPUs and GPUs struggle with NP-hard optimization problems, requiring massive energy and time to find accurate solutions. This creates bottlenecks in real-time supply chain and financial decision-making.

The solution

What was built

A full-stack Laser Processing Unit (LPU) consisting of hybrid hardware, an operating system, and a user interface, supported by a cloud-based API and emulator.

Audience

Who needs this

Supply chain optimizersQuantitative financial analystsMaterial science researchersEnergy grid managers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Logistics
enterprise
Target: Supply chain management firms

If you are a logistics provider dealing with complex delivery routing—this project developed a Laser Processing Unit (LPU) that solves NP-hard optimization problems orders of magnitude faster than traditional chips.

Finance
enterprise
Target: Hedge funds and asset managers

If you are a financial firm dealing with portfolio management—this project developed a hybrid optical-digital solver that provides more accurate solutions in the shortest time frame.

Energy
any
Target: Grid operators and utility companies

If you are an energy provider dealing with real-time asset optimization—this project developed a desktop-sized LPU that operates at normal conditions and consumes minimal power.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for the LPU?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the system is designed for cost-effective manufacturing and energy consumption.

Can this be scaled for large industrial problems?

Yes, the proprietary hybrid solver combines an all-optical solver with digital enhancement to increase the number of variables while decreasing problem complexity.

How is the intellectual property handled?

The project has implemented procedures and tools to ensure consistent oversight of legal and financial issues, including intellectual property rights (IPR) protection.

How do I integrate this into my existing cloud workflow?

The project has completed a production-ready cloud integration layer featuring a live API and secure authentication.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project period runs from 2024-12-01 to 2026-11-30, with the prototype design and core components already completed.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single Israeli SME, LightSolver Ltd, which holds 100% of the industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a high degree of agility and direct control over the intellectual property, though it lacks academic or large-scale industrial partners within the formal consortium.

How to reach the team

Contact LightSolver Ltd in Israel

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore early access to the LPU Lab emulator.