MetroPhotonics Secures C$7.7M for Photonic ICs

MetroPhotonics, a start-up based in Ottawa, received a $7.7 million CDN investment from Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC), a Canadian government agency that provides funding support to Canadian companies for research and development, and pre-commercialization.



MetroPhotonics is building an integrated chip that simplifies optical system design and eliminates multiple components and fiber connections. These optical devices combine WDM components, passive waveguide circuitry, and active waveguide devices on a single chip, using a patented design process combined with standard indium phosphide (InP) semiconductor manufacturing technology. Its lead product, the SurePath Monitor is currently shipping to customers on a controlled availability basis, with full commercial availability this quarter on completion of Telcordia qualifications. http://www.metrophotonics.com