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Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Summary
The global photonic neuromorphic chip market size was estimated at USD 646.0 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5,929.9 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 28.0% from 2025 to 2033. The market is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing demand for energy-efficient AI hardware.
These chips use light to process data, significantly reducing power consumption compared to traditional electronics. The Application is gaining adoption in data centers, edge devices, and autonomous systems. Continued advances in photonic integration and materials are expected to accelerate market growth. The growing demand for energy-efficient AI hardware is driving the photonic neuromorphic chip market. Companies are seeking solutions that reduce power consumption while handling complex computations. Photonic chips offer significant improvements over traditional electronic processors. They enable faster AI inference and machine learning tasks. This trend is boosting adoption in data centers and high-performance computing environments. For instance, in November 2024, Q.ANT, a German photonic computing startup, launched its first commercial photonic Native Processing Unit (NPU) offering, which boasts at least 30 times greater energy efficiency and faster computation for AI, machine learning, and physics simulations. The NPU integrates with standard servers and AI software stacks, enabling data centers and HPC environments to perform complex calculations using light instead of electrons.
The Photonic Neuromorphic Chip market is expanding due to rising demand for high-speed, scalable photonic interconnects, which significantly improve communication between AI accelerators and enable faster, more efficient data transfer in large-scale AI systems. Reduced latency enhances overall system performance, prompting companies to adopt photonic solutions to boost computing efficiency. High-performance computing environments see significant benefits, and data centers are increasingly integrating photonic neuromorphic chips to handle complex workloads. This trend supports energy-efficient AI processing while improving performance, which drives broader adoption across industries. The market growth is fueled by the pressing need for advanced AI infrastructure capable of supporting next-generation applications.
The photonic neuromorphic chip market is witnessing significant growth due to advances in on-chip learning and inference capabilities. Modern photonic designs enable these chips to perform in-situ learning, meaning they can adapt and optimize computations directly on the chip without relying solely on external processors. They utilize optical feedback mechanisms, allowing real-time adjustments during computation, which is crucial for dynamic and complex workloads. Event-driven spiking neural networks are employed to mimic brain-like processing, enabling highly efficient and parallel information handling. This architecture enables chips to adapt quickly to changing data, making them ideal for fast, flexible AI applications. On-chip training and inference reduce energy use and minimize latency, benefiting tasks like autonomous driving, robotics, and edge computing. These improvements make photonic neuromorphic chips more efficient and autonomous.
Global Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global photonic neuromorphic chip market in terms of component, application, end use, and region.
- Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Hardware
- Software
- Services
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Data Processing
- Image Recognition / Computer Vision
- Signal Processing
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Sensor Fusion
- End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Data Centers
- Telecommunications
- Automotive
- Healthcare
- Aerospace & Defense
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Insights
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Global Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.4.1. Supplier Power
- 3.4.2. Buyer Power
- 3.4.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.4.4. Threat from New Entrant
- 3.4.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.5. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.5.1. Political Landscape
- 3.5.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.5.3. Social Landscape
- 3.5.4. Technological Landscape
- 3.5.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.5.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market: Component Estimates & Forecasts
- 4.1. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market: Component Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 4.1.1. Hardware
- 4.1.1.1. Hardware Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.1.2. Software
- 4.1.2.1. Software Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.1.3. Services
- 4.1.3.1. Services Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market: Application Estimates & Forecasts
- 5.1. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 5.1.1. Data Processing
- 5.1.1.1. Data Processing Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.1.2. Image Recognition / Computer Vision
- 5.1.2.1. Image Recognition / Computer Vision Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.1.3. Signal Processing
- 5.1.3.1. Signal Processing Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.1.4. Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- 5.1.4.1. Natural Language Processing (NLP) Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.1.5. Sensor Fusion
- 5.1.5.1. Sensor Fusion Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market: End Use Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 6.1. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market: End Use Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 6.1.1. Data Centers
- 6.1.1.1. Data Centers Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.1.2. Telecommunications
- 6.1.2.1. Telecommunications Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.1.3. Automotive
- 6.1.3.1. Automotive Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.1.4. Healthcare
- 6.1.4.1. Healthcare Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.1.5. Aerospace & Defense
- 6.1.5.1. Aerospace & Defense Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.1.6. Others
- 6.1.6.1. Others Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Share, By Region, 2024 & 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. North America Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.1.1. North America Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Country, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.1.2. North America Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.1.3. North America Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.1.4. North America Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.2. U.S.
- 7.2.2.1. U.S. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.2.2. U.S. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.2.3. U.S. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.2.4. U.S. Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.3. Canada
- 7.2.3.1. Canada Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.3.2. Canada Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.3.3. Canada Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.3.4. Canada Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.4. Mexico
- 7.2.4.1. Mexico Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.4.2. Mexico Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.4.3. Mexico Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.4.4. Mexico Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Europe Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1.1. Europe Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Country, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1.2. Europe Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1.3. Europe Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1.4. Europe Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. UK
- 7.3.2.1. UK Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2.2. UK Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2.3. UK Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2.4. UK Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Germany
- 7.3.3.1. Germany Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3.2. Germany Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3.3. Germany Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3.4. Germany Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. France
- 7.3.4.1. France Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4.2. France Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4.3. France Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4.4. France Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1. Asia Pacific Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.1.1. Asia Pacific Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Country, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.1.2. Asia Pacific Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.1.3. Asia Pacific Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.1.4. Asia Pacific Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. China
- 7.4.2.1. China Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.2.2. China Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.2.3. China Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.2.4. China Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Japan
- 7.4.3.1. Japan Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3.2. Japan Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3.3. Japan Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3.4. Japan Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. India
- 7.4.4.1. India Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4.2. India Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4.3. India Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4.4. India Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. Australia
- 7.4.5.1. Australia Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.2. Australia Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.3. Australia Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.4. Australia Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6. South Korea
- 7.4.6.1. South Korea Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.2. South Korea Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.3. South Korea Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.4. South Korea Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5. Latin America
- 7.5.1. Latin America Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.1.1. Latin America Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Country, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.1.2. Latin America Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.1.3. Latin America Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.1.4. Latin America Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. Brazil
- 7.5.2.1. Brazil Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2.2. Brazil Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2.3. Brazil Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2.4. Brazil Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Middle East and Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East and Africa Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.1.1. Middle East and Africa Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Country, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.1.2. Middle East and Africa Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component , 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.1.3. Middle East and Africa Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.1.4. Middle East and Africa Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. KSA
- 7.6.2.1. KSA Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2.2. KSA Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2.3. KSA Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2.4. KSA Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. UAE
- 7.6.3.1. UAE Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3.2. UAE Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3.3. UAE Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3.4. UAE Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. South Africa
- 7.6.4.1. South Africa Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4.2. South Africa Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Component, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4.3. South Africa Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4.4. South Africa Photonic Neuromorphic Chip Market Estimates and Forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 8.2. Vendor Landscape
- 8.2.1. Company categorization
- 8.2.2. List of Key Distributors and channel Partners
- 8.2.3. List of Potential Customers/Listing
- 8.3. Competitive Dynamics
- 8.3.1. Competitive Benchmarking
- 8.3.2. Strategy Mapping
- 8.3.3. Heat Map Analysis
- 8.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 8.4.1. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- 8.4.1.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.1.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.1.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.4.1.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.2. Ayar Labs, Inc.
- 8.4.2.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.2.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.2.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.4.2.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.3. BrainChip, Inc.
- 8.4.3.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.3.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.3.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.4.3.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.4. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
- 8.4.4.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.4.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.4.4.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.5. IBM Corporation
- 8.4.5.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.5.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.5.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.4.5.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.6. Intel Corporation
- 8.4.6.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.6.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.6.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.4.6.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.7. Lightelligence
- 8.4.7.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.7.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.7.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.4.7.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.8. Lightmatter
- 8.4.8.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.8.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.8.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.4.8.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.9. PsiQuantum
- 8.4.9.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.9.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.9.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.4.9.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.10. Xanadu
- 8.4.10.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.10.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.10.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.4.10.4. Strategic initiatives