Solinide makes Sweden’s top 33
The integrated photonics company has been selected for Sweden’s prestigious 33-List as it advances the commercialisation of optical frequency comb technology for AI data centres.
Solinide Photonics, a Gothenburg-based deep-tech company developing energy-efficient photonic technology for data centres, has been selected for Sweden’s prestigious 33-List (33-Listan), an annual ranking of the country’s most promising young technology companies.
Published by Swedish technology publication Ny Teknik, the list recognises 33 emerging companies with the potential to become international market leaders. Established in 2008, the ranking is based on an evaluation of hundreds of technology startups.
A spin-off from Chalmers University of Technology, Solinide Photonics is developing photonic chip technology aimed at improving energy efficiency in data centre infrastructure.
The company recently introduced its patented LumiCOMB optical frequency comb generator technology to the global market, marking a significant step in its transition from research-led development to commercial technology supply.
Optical frequency combs generate multiple optical wavelengths from a single source, offering potential advantages for wavelength-division multiplexing and energy-efficient optical communications in high-capacity data centres.
Solinide’s commercialisation efforts are supported by a €4 million seed funding round announced in August 2026, which aims to accelerate the development and market adoption of its photonic chip technology for AI data centres.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized on Sweden’s prestigious 33 Listan, alongside some of the country’s most innovative and promising technology companies,” said Marcello Girardi, CEO and co-founder of Solinide Photonics.
The recognition comes as growing AI workloads drive demand for more energy-efficient optical connectivity and integrated photonic technologies.
Solinide’s inclusion in the 33-List highlights the growing commercial potential of integrated photonics and optical frequency comb technologies in addressing the performance and energy challenges of next-generation data centre infrastructure.
