About
Photarix is a 2024-2025 Lancaster University spinout developing Quantum Ring Single-Photon Light-Emitting Diodes (QR SPLEDs) for Quantum Key Distribution. The devices are compact, low-cost, and run at room temperature, delivering on-demand single-photon emission at telecom wavelengths without cryogenic cooling. The company was founded by Gizem Acar Tekin, who serves as CEO, and Professor Manus Hayne, who serves as Chief Scientific Officer. It is the first Lancaster spinout through the NW CyberCom programme. In November 2025 Photarix showcased its work at the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase in London, and in 2026 it was invited to host a stand at the International Cyber Expo in London. Funding has come from the European Commission Horizon 2020 programme through the Quantimony doctoral network, Innovate UK's Future Telecoms ICURe programme, and Research England's NW CyberCom, a £1.2M initiative. Applications span quantum-secure communications for banking, messaging, and data storage.
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