<p>➀ Imec and TNO have launched the Holst Centre Photonics Lab in the Netherlands, partially funded by PhotonDelta, to accelerate photonics R&D.</p><p>➁ The lab combines imec's expertise in tape-out validation, on-chip lasers, and system testing with TNO's strengths in free-space optics and photonic integration, fostering industry-academia collaboration.</p><p>➂ Focused on applications like LiDAR, medical diagnostics, and quantum technologies, the initiative aims to strengthen the Netherlands' leadership in integrated photonics across automotive, healthcare, and data communication sectors.</p>