Imagine trying to send a secret message using a flashlight, but you need to be sure you're sending exactly one tiny particle of light at a time to keep it secure. Most light sources are like fire hoses, but this technology acts like a precise dropper for light particles. It turns a complex laboratory setup into a plug-and-play box that can be plugged into existing fiber optic cables.
High-fidelity single-photon sources were previously unavailable commercially, forcing researchers to build complex, expensive, and unstable setups in optical labs.
Four products: a free-space chip, a fiber-coupled chip, a rack-mounted plug-and-play system, and a telecom O-band system.
If you are a quantum hardware developer dealing with the lack of reliable light sources for qubits — this project developed a full plug-and-play rack-mounted system that integrates into computing infrastructure. This allows for the creation of photonic quantum computers with market-leading specs.
If you are a telecom provider dealing with the need for unhackable communication lines — this project developed an O-band system that transmits single photons via telecom optical fibers. This enables the deployment of quantum cryptography over existing networks.
If you are a pharmaceutical company dealing with the inability of classical computers to simulate complex molecules — this project developed single-photon sources for quantum simulators. This enables faster and more accurate molecular modeling for drug development.
Based on available project data, specific pricing and cost details are not provided.
Yes, the project has moved from lab-based chips to fiber-coupled versions and full rack-mounted systems ready for integration into third-party infrastructure.
The technology is based on exclusively licensed patents from the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen.
The project developed an O-band system specifically designed to transmit single photons via standard telecom optical fibers at 1310nm.
A full system has been delivered to Orca Computing and is scheduled to be part of a UK testbed in 2025.
The project is led by a single Danish SME, Sparrow Quantum AS. This 100% industry-led structure indicates a strong focus on commercialization rather than academic research, utilizing licensed patents from the Niels Bohr Institute to move quickly from lab to market.
Contact Sparrow Quantum AS in Denmark for integration inquiries.
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