Voucher for Sabratha Photonics

In March 2026, Rob Legtenberg presented Sabratha, with a NanoLabNL voucher. This voucher enables Sabratha to redeem hours in the cleanroom of the MESA+ NanoLab, located in Enschede, for comprehensive training, expert guidance, and the use of cutting-edge equipment. 

Wafer-scale, foundry-standard process development for high-performance TFLN photonic integrated circuits enabling next-generation optical and RF systems

This project focuses on scaling up the fabrication of Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits. It integrates key components such as high-speed modulators and microring resonators into a manufacturable, wafer-scale process. Building on work at the MESA+ NanoLab, the process will be further developed towards a foundry-compatible, high-throughput production flow. Key project objectives include:

Scaling to wafer-level production (100 mm)

Reducing optical losses and improving efficiency

Developing high-performance modulators and resonators

Enabling reliable, repeatable manufacturing

This development will enable scalable production of TFLN photonic chips in the Netherlands, addressing a key gap in the photonics ecosystem. It positions Sabratha to deliver high-performance solutions for applications such as data centre interconnects, 6G communication and quantum technologies.

About Sabratha

We are a deep-tech startup founded in 2025, committed to transforming five years of pioneering research and intellectual property in Thin-film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) photonics. Our technology is being developed at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. We aim to lead the Dutch market as the only company producing high-speed modulators and advanced optical and RF filters powered by TFLN photonics. Our mission is to set new benchmarks in integrated photonics performance, enabling transformative applications in data centers, 6G networks, and quantum communications.

For more information about Sabratha, please visit their website.