Swave Photonics

Swave Photonics is a fabless semiconductor company based in Leuven, Belgium, with operations in Silicon Valley, California. Founded in 2022 as a spin-out from imec, the company specializes in diffractive photonics technology to create holographic display chips for spatial computing applications. Their Holographic eXtended Reality (HXR) technology produces ultra-high-resolution 3D displays that can be viewed without glasses, addressing common issues found in traditional stereoscopic systems.

The core product, HXR holographic chips, generates true color, high-resolution 3D images for various applications, including augmented reality glasses, heads-up displays for automotive use, and glasses-free 3D video walls. Swave targets display manufacturers, content creators, and OEMs in the AR and automotive sectors, aiming to innovate in visualization markets. The company has secured $10.66 million in funding and holds 12 patent families, positioning itself for growth in the metaverse and immersive display technologies.