PhotonHub Scaling Club 2.0 Builds on €81M Investment Momentum
The first edition of the PhotonHub Scaling Club 1.0 has officially concluded with a remarkable milestone: €81 million in investments secured by participating companies during the programme itself. This powerful validation of the model demonstrates how focused mentorship, investor access, and strategic guidance can accelerate Europe’s most promising photonics scale-ups.
Building on this success, PhotonHub Scaling Club 2.0 has been relaunched by Tech Tour and PhotonHub, to fast-track the next generation of high-potential photonics companies toward industrial and commercial scale.
Meet the New Cohort
The new edition brings together an exciting group of innovative companies operating at the forefront of photonics and deep tech: Qubitrium, Enantios, Faradaic, Photosynthetic, G2-Zero, Phanofi, Morphotonics, Rotonium, Perciv AI, Astrape Networks and Pilot Photonics.
Together, these scale-ups represent the strength and diversity of Europe’s photonics ecosystem, from quantum and AI-driven photonics to advanced materials and optical networking.
16 Exceptional Industry Experts Driving Strategic Growth
A core pillar of the programme is its mentorship network. This year, 16 exceptional industry experts will work closely with the selected companies. The industry experts and founders will collaborate intensively to define development priorities, refine go-to-market strategies, strengthen investment readiness, and accelerate international growth trajectories.
This hands-on, relationship-driven approach was a key driver behind the €81M achieved in PHSC 1.0 and remains central to the Scaling Club’s methodology.
Official Launch in Brussels on 25 February
PhotonHub Scaling Club 2.0 has officially launched at the Kick-off Event in Brussels on 25 February, co-hosted with PhotonHub. The event brought together companies, mentors, investors, technology partners and ecosystem leaders to mark the start of the new programme and set the strategic direction for the months ahead.
Programme Highlights
PhotonHub Scaling Club 2.0 is a focused initiative supporting 11 high-potential photonics scale-ups that are ready to transition from technological excellence to industrial and commercial scale.
The programme offers:
- Strategic guidance and tailored mentoring
- Investor and corporate roadshows
- Access to 30+ leading technology partners
- Go-to-market refinement and investment readiness support
- The opportunity to submit technical upscaling projects starting from TRL 4
- Up to €250,000 in co-funding (covering 85% of project costs), supported by the European Commission
The club targets companies that have already raised €1M+ in the past three years and are preparing for international expansion. By combining financial leverage, expert guidance, and high-level investor access, PhotonHub Scaling Club 2.0 is designed to strengthen both the technological and business foundations of Europe’s next photonics leaders.
After the proven success of PHSC 1.0, the second edition aims not only to replicate but to amplify that impact, accelerating Europe’s photonics champions onto the global stage. Stay in the loop on the PHSC 2.0, as well as other exciting developments – sign up for our newsletter below.