UltraPure

What UltraPure does

UltraPure is an EU Horizon Europe funded research project (Grant Agreement No 101257287) that officially commenced on 29 March 2026, developing chip-scale sources of ultra-high spectral purity oscillations using stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) in an integrated thin-film lithium tantalate (TFLT) photonics platform. The project is coordinated by TU Braunschweig and delivered through a six-partner European consortium: University of Rennes (dual-frequency SBS laser for atomic clocks), University of Twente (SBS gain simulation and chip characterisation), Thales Research & Technology (miniaturised atomic clock integration), CSEM (TFLT fabrication), and Modus Research and Innovation (project management and outreach). The target is to overcome a stated translational gap in photonics — the absence of integrated methods to generate oscillations with sufficiently narrow linewidth, high spectral purity, and long-term stability across RF, microwave, terahertz, and optical domains — thereby enabling atomic clocks, quantum sensors, THz communications, GPS-free navigation, and synchronised smart city infrastructure.

The underlying technical bet is that SBS in TFLT can deliver ultra-pure oscillations with low loss, thermal stability, and voltage control in a compact integrated device, displacing bulkier laboratory-grade signal sources. Application-specific work packages include a dual-frequency SBS laser for atomic clocks, an ultra-narrow linewidth THz communications system, and a miniaturised high-performance atomic clock. The project has secured non-dilutive funding from the European Innovation Council (approximately $3.47 million, November 2025) and Horizon Europe (GA No 101257287, 2026).

UltraPure is not a commercial entity. Its business model is collaborative research funded by EU grants; there is no pricing structure, no paying customer base, no sales motion, and no disclosed commercialisation pathway beyond consortium-led exploitation. Headcount is reported at 1–10 (effectively a coordination/admin layer), with research execution distributed across the partner institutions. Headquartered in Dundee, UK, with operating geographies spanning Germany, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the UK. The administrative entity is Modus Research and Innovation Limited, the UK-registered partner handling outreach and management.

Name

UltraPure

Legal name

Modus Research and Innovation Limited

Website

https://ultrapure-project.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UltraPure is an EU Horizon Europe research consortium (GA No 101257287, launched 29 March 2026) developing chip-scale ultra-pure oscillation sources using stimulated Brillouin scattering in thin-film lithium tantalate for atomic clocks, quantum sensing, and THz communications.

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Product category

Integrated Photonics Research

NAICS

Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Quantum Sensor Components & Subsystems (Lasers, Vacuum, Photonics, Diamond/NV, MEMS) (HDAGAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quantum Metrology Standards, Calibration & Test Systems (HDAGAHAJ), Quantum Photonics & Quantum Imaging (Single-Photon, Lidar, Ghost Imaging) (HDAGAHAF), Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL) (HDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Integrated photonics
• Quantum sensing
• Atomic clocks
• Terahertz communications
• Precision signal sources

Headquarters

HQ city

Dundee

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

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B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

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Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Core offering

UltraPure is a research project developing an integrated thin-film lithium tantalate (TFLT) photonics platform that uses stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) to generate ultra-pure oscillations across radiofrequency, microwave, terahertz, and optical domains. The consortium builds chip-scale ultra-stable signal sources intended to enable real-world applications such as quantum sensing, atomic clocks, and terahertz communications, while supporting downstream capabilities such as GPS-free navigation and synchronised smart-city infrastructure. The project is run by six European partners, with TU Braunschweig as coordinator and Modus Research and Innovation managing outreach and administrative activities.

Product overview

ULTRAPURE is a research project developing an integrated thin-film lithium tantalate (TFLT) photonics platform using stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) technology to generate ultra-pure oscillations across radiofrequency, microwave, terahertz, and optical domains. The project comprises multiple application-specific products: dual-frequency SBS lasers for atomic clocks (developed by University of Rennes), ultra-narrow linewidth THz communications systems (TU Braunschweig), and miniaturised high-performance atomic clocks (Thales Research & Technology). These components are supported by simulation and characterisation capabilities (University of Twente), TFLT fabrication methods (CSEM), and outreach activities (Modus Research and Innovation). The goal is to make ultra-stable atomic clocks and terahertz communications viable for real-world infrastructure including GPS-free navigation and synchronized smart cities.

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Products and services

• Chip-Scale Ultra-Stable Signal Sources Miniaturised signal sources designed to deliver ultra-stable oscillations for real-world applications including atomic clocks, quantum sensors, and terahertz communications, leveraging the project's TFLT SBS platform.
• Dual-Frequency SBS Laser for Atomic Clocks Advanced dual-frequency laser system developed by University of Rennes for atomic clock applications, implementing ultra-narrow linewidth SBS technology on the TFLT platform.
• Ultra-Narrow Linewidth THz Communications System Terahertz communications system developed by TU Braunschweig using the newly developed ultra-narrow linewidth SBS laser for high-performance data transmission.
• Miniaturised High-Performance Atomic Clock Compact atomic clock developed by Thales Research & Technology implementing the dual-frequency SBS laser technology for real-world infrastructure applications such as GPS-free navigation.

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered coordinator and core.

• TU BraunschweigcoordinatorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2026Project coordinator responsible for THz communications development using the newly developed ultra-narrow linewidth SBS laser. Leads overall project coordination and technical direction.
• University of RennescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2026Responsible for designing an advanced dual-frequency SBS laser specifically for atomic clock applications. Contributes core laser development expertise.
• University of TwentecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2026Responsible for simulation of SBS gain, design optimization, and chip characterisation. Provides simulation and characterization capabilities.
• Thales Research & TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2026Will design a miniaturised high-performance atomic clock, implementing the dual-frequency SBS laser. Provides industry application perspective and atomic clock expertise.
• CSEM (Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2026Developing fabrication methods in TFLT and responsible for production of chip designs. Provides photonics fabrication expertise and manufacturing capabilities.
• Modus Research and InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2026Will lead on outreach and exploitation activities, and support management activities. Provides project management and dissemination expertise.

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