COMPAS

COMPAS is a European research initiative aimed at revolutionizing environmental sensing through cutting-edge photonic technology. By developing a compact, cost-effective, and highly sensitive Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) sensing platform (PSP), COMPAS seeks to enable real-time air and water monitoring with unprecedented precision. The project harnesses wafer-level silicon photonics to miniaturize photonic sensors while maintaining high performance, paving the way for their widespread adoption, much like electronic sensors today. In alignment with the European Chips Act, COMPAS contributes to Europe's technological sovereignty by advancing chip-based sensing technologies and strengthening the semiconductor sector. Launched in January 2024 under HORIZON-CL4-2023-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01, this 48-month initiative unites eleven leading partners—including universities, research institutes, and industry players—to drive innovation in on-chip bio-molecular sensing with real-world field demonstrations.

For more detailed information, please visit the COMPAS project website.