CHAMP-ION was represented at the EPoSS event, where project coordinator Andreas Tortschanoff presented the project's latest work and engaged with experts from the photonics and semiconductor community.As part of the event, Andreas delivered a poster pitch, opening the door to valuable discussions and feedback on the project's activities and the future direction of photonic and quantum technologies.The conversations highlighted an important challenge for the sector: moving promising technologies from laboratory-scale demonstrations towards scalable and manufacturable systems.Participants also discussed the importance of looking beyond technological performance alone. Successful deployment of next-generation photonic and quantum technologies will depend increasingly on integration, manufacturability, system compatibility, and the ability to meet real-world application requirements.The feedback received during the event provided useful perspectives on the remaining technological and ecosystem gaps and helped strengthen the dialogue around the development of scalable European capabilities.CHAMP-ION is committed to continuing this dialogue with researchers, industry, technology developers, and other stakeholders as it works towards advancing European ion-trap quantum technology.

CHAMP-ION — the European Ion Trap Pilot Line — is supported by the CHIPS JU, Horizon Europe and the National Public Authorities of the partners involved in the Framework Partnership Agreement Grant No. 101233101 and Specific Grant Agreement 1 Grant No. 101288915.