From lab to fab: enabling discovery and commercialisation with CORNERSTONE

CORNERSTONE is a UK-based open-source silicon photonics fabrication platform designed to accelerate research, development, and commercialisation in integrated photonics. Our mission is to realise a continuous pipeline of silicon photonics-enabled technologies and companies that can serve a wide range of global industries by 2030. We accelerate innovation by bringing together tailored start-up support, engaging networking events, expert design consultancy, and flexible prototyping, backed by our open-source silicon photonics foundry. We support innovation through multi-project wafer runs, bespoke process development, and comprehensive design-to-fabrication guidance. This talk will highlight how CORNERSTONE fosters collaboration, reduces development risk, and bridges the gap between concept and scalable manufacturing. It will share the latest results from our team and our partners in a variety of approaches to modulation in silicon photonics technologies.