Start-up · Glasgow
Novacene Photonics took over the laser business of M Squared Lasers, the Glasgow photonics and quantum firm that entered administration in August 2025. Set up by M Squared's former senior leadership, it bought the company's intellectual property and other assets from administrators Interpath in November 2025. Its product range carries on M Squared's lines, including the SolsTiS continuous-wave titanium-sapphire laser used in quantum research, plus the Firefly infrared range, Sprite XT ultrafast laser and Equinox frequency comb.
Novacene Photonics, based in Glasgow, is a start-up whose work covers quantum photonics, components and sensing; it was founded in 2025. It is not yet linked to a UK project in this directory.
Sources: M Squared Lasers IP assets acquired out of administration | BusinessCloud · Novacene Photonics · Novacene Photonics | Scottish Financial News
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