Luceda Photonics, a spin-off company of VUB B-PHOT, imec and the Photonics Research Group of the Ghent University, was created in June 2014. Luceda Photonics wants photonic IC engineers to enjoy the same first-time-right design experience as electronic IC designers.
The Luceda founding team consists of Erwin De Baetselier (CEO and VUB alumnus), Pierre Wahl (VUB B-PHOT Post-Doc), Wim Bogaerts (Prof. at UGent PRG/IMEC), Martin Fiers (Dr. at INTEC UGent), Pieter Dumon (Dr. at UGent PRG/IMEC), and Joris Geessels (Software Engineer at UGent).
Luceda Photonics automates and integrates the complete photonic design flow. The Python-based platform enables design teams to easily share and reuse their photonic design IP using a standard language. Its team has a combined experience in photonics of over 50 years. This is invaluable when helping customers create manufacturable designs. Its design products bundle this expertise, enabling customers to achieve their first tape-out quickly and get their designs right the first time.
Milestones
- 2014: Luceda N.V. established
- 2014: Luceda Photonics concretizes Strategic Partnership with Tanner EDA, now part of the Mentor Graphics group
- 2014: Luceda N.V. raises capital from imec and SOFI/PMV
- 2015: Luceda launches the first commercial version of IPKISS, the integrated photonics design software
- 2015: Luceda marks the 10th customer including 2 leading Fortune 500 companies
- 2025:Luceda Photonics and Wave Photonics Partner to Accelerate PIC Design for Non-Standard Wavelengths
- 2025: Alcyon Photonics becomes IP Partner to Enhance High-Performance Photonic Design
- 2025: release of the Luceda Photonics Design Platform, Luceda 2025.03, bringing significant enhancements to empower PIC designers worldwide
Contact
Luceda Photonics
Erwin De Baetselier, CEO & Founder
Reigerstraat 8
B - 9000 Ghent
Belgium
