About Novacene Photonics Ltd

Novacene Photonics Ltd is a Glasgow-based photonics and quantum technology company developing advanced laser and optical systems for scientific, industrial, and emerging quantum applications. The company builds on a strong heritage in precision photonics engineering, following the acquisition of intellectual property and key assets from M Squared Lasers, enabling continuity of world-class laser technologies and expertise. Novacene’s core strengths lie in the design and manufacture of ultra-stable tunable lasers, nonlinear optical systems, and integrated photonic platforms that enable high-precision measurement, quantum technologies, semiconductor processing, and advanced sensing. The company leverages specialised IP, deep photonics engineering capability, and strong links with research institutions and industrial partners. Positioned within Scotland’s photonics and quantum ecosystem, Novacene provides enabling hardware platforms that support critical technologies including quantum computing, quantum sensing, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation digital infrastructure.

Open for R&D and collaborations

Novacene Photonics Ltd is interested in research collaborations, joint development projects, and commercial partnerships across the photonics and quantum technology ecosystem. The company is particularly interested in collaboration in areas including advanced laser systems, nonlinear optics, integrated photonics, quantum enabling hardware, precision sensing, and semiconductor or advanced manufacturing applications. Novacene welcomes partnerships with universities, research institutes, system integrators, and industrial partners to develop next-generation photonic technologies, translate research into commercial platforms, and support the growth of quantum technologies, advanced sensing, and high-performance manufacturing capabilities. Collaboration opportunities may include co-development projects, technology demonstrators, pilot manufacturing initiatives, and participation in national or international R&D programmes.

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  • Novacene Photonics Ltd Venture Building 1 Kelvin Campus West of Scotland Science Park Maryhill Road Glasgow G20 0SP

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