AI data centre and cloud infrastructure growth is rapidly outpacing current interconnects, driving demand for multi-terabit optical engines. However, existing solutions face growing limitations in electrical I/O reach, power consumption, and packaging scalability. Today’s accelerators, memory pools, and switching fabrics require a transition beyond 1.6T interconnects.

WhalePiX’s LightEdge photonic chiplets enable ultra-high bandwidth at ultra-low energy per bit, providing a scalable product platform. Combining cutting-edge silicon photonic innovation with production-grade packaging, the project will deliver robust, manufacturable chiplets for support multi-terabit data transmission.

WhalePiX will draw on the expertise of Canadian-based Tier-1 packaging and manufacturing capabilitiesand AI-assisted wafer-level testing, data intelligence, and automation of characterization workflows. Quantino, a Québec-based high-tech incubator, will provide access to shared photonics infrastructure, along with support in commercialization and IP strategy.

Optical testing and high-speed transmission validation will be carried out in close collaboration with academic partners, leveraging Mitacs-supported internships to support the training of highly qualified personnel.