October 30th 2025 SMART Photonics seals partnership with GX Group

GX Group Launches €49 mln ‘GX Quantum Photonics’ Initiative in India in partnership with SMART Photonics and supported by Invest International

SMART Photonics and GX Group have set up a strategic collaboration, supported by an initial investment commitment of ₹500 crore (+/- 49 mln Euro).

GX Group, a global leader in broadband and connectivity technology, has taken a pioneering step toward building India’s indigenous photonic chip ecosystem. The company proudly announces the launch of GX Quantum Photonics, a new venture dedicated to developing advanced photonic modules and chip systems.

The initiative comes with an initial investment commitment of ₹500 crore (+/- 49 mln Euro), supported by Invest International (Netherlands), and a strategic collaboration with SMART Photonics BV, a Netherlands-based global leader in Indium Phosphide (InP)-based Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).

These innovations will power next-generation broadband, 5G/6G networks, and quantum communication technologies, reinforcing GX Group’s commitment to driving cutting-edge solutions in global connectivity.

Johan Feenstra, CEO SMART Photonics:
“Our partnership with GX Quantum Photonics combines our global expertise in photonics with India’s ambition for technological sovereignty. Together, we are setting new benchmarks in optical innovation and enabling the future of high-performance, energy-efficient data infrastructure.”

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