Alcyon Photonics: Making Photonic Design as Scalable and Reliable as Electronics
Alcyonic Design as Scalable and Reliable as Electronics on Photonics: Making Phot
Alcyon Photonics, based in Madrid, Spain, is redefining how companies design, develop, and deploy integrated photonic circuits. With a mission to make photonics design as accessible and scalable as electronics, the company is bridging the gap between academic innovation and industrial adoption — helping partners bring photonic technology to market faster and with greater reliability.
Jimena García-Romeu, CEO of Alcyon Photonics, shared the company’s vision: “At Alcyon, I’ve had the privilege of working with an exceptional team that’s bridging the gap between integrated photonics research and real-world applications. We help companies design and deploy high-performance photonic circuits more efficiently, turning complex technology into practical, scalable solutions.”
A new approach to accelerating photonics development
Alcyon Photonics helps companies accelerate photonic product development through foundry-validated design IP, custom circuit development, and integration support with major semiconductor foundries. “Our approach combines deep technical expertise with strong industry collaboration,” explained Jimena. “Using our proprietary photonic IP library and advanced simulation workflows, we enable customers to create robust, fabrication-ready circuits that perform reliably across different foundries and manufacturing conditions.” By uniting deep design know-how with close foundry and EDA partnerships, Alcyon makes photonics development faster, easier, and more predictable — a key step toward industrial scalability.
From R&D to commercialization
Alcyon is now moving from pure R&D into early commercialization, expanding its engagement with tier-1 customers and foundry partners to turn its validated IP library into tangible product opportunities. “Strategically, we’re advancing our design automation tools and fabrication-aware workflows to make photonic development faster and more predictable,” said Jimena. “We’re also deepening collaborations across the European and global semiconductor ecosystem to ensure Alcyon remains a trusted bridge between photonics innovation and industrial deployment.”
Backed by strong validation and recognition
In a short time, Alcyon has achieved major milestones — from building a validated library of photonic IP to partnering with world-class foundries such as Tower Semiconductor and GlobalFoundries. The company has also been recognized and supported by the European Innovation Council and Spain’s NEOTEC program. “These milestones are strong validation of our vision and technology,” said Jimena. “But more than anything, I’m proud of the team behind Alcyon — a group of people who combine deep technical expertise with real passion.”
PhotonHub Scaling Club: Strengthening the ecosystem
Joining the PhotonHub Scaling Club marks an important step in Alcyon’s growth journey. “We joined the PhotonHub Scaling Club because we believe scaling innovation in photonics requires a strong, connected ecosystem,” said Jimena. “As a company bridging advanced design technology and industrial adoption, being part of a network of peers, investors, and enablers is invaluable. It’s not just about visibility — it’s about collaboration and contributing to how photonics innovation reaches the market faster and more efficiently.”
Built for impact
Rooted in technical depth and driven by a shared vision, Alcyon Photonics is helping shape the future of integrated photonics — turning what was once a niche research field into a cornerstone of next-generation connectivity, computing, and sensing.
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