This a synopsis of the 120 page BIS consultation on Proposals for Long-Term Capital Investment in Science & Research “CREATING THE FUTURE: A 2020 VISION FOR SCIENCE & RESEARCH”. You can read the whole thing at http://bit.ly/1jNtqso or save time with the following summary with apologies in advance to those closer to the process than…
How does Light and Photonics impact your live now and in the future. Just some examples illustrating the how photonics is becoming one of the key industries for the future are included in this brochure focused on transport, manufacturing and healthcare. Photonics – Revolutionising Our World First published in Janurary 2014
UK SME’s have long loved the SMART award run by the Technology Strategy Board. But have you ever wanted a higher contribution and larger grant value especially for the development of prototype phase? The answer is arriving from Europe in the Open Disruptive Innovation (ODI) competition. Like SMART it has a number of phases from …
Ever wanted to know what projects the Technology Strategy Board and EPSRC fund in photonics. Fully searchable databases of past and current projects, with partners and level of support can be found at EPSRC Grants on the web Search by topic of your choice- topics, sector, university researcher current and past portfolio Or see EPSRC…
The major opportunities for future growth within the UK photonics sector are identified within this draft report – PLG_UK_Photonics_Future_growth_Jan2014draft. The report highlights area where the UK can be an international leader in significant markets and what should be done to maximise these opportunities. This report acts as a guide for developing and reaffirming business and…
The PLG is pleased to make available this handy Guide for registering as an EU expert designed to assist anyone attempting to register as an EU expert, particularly those from the photonics sector. WHY BOTHER The European Commission is looking for experts specifically for Horizon 2020 “Industrial Leadership – Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies”…
Alastair Wilson was presented with token of appreciation by the Photonics Leadership Group at its meeting on Monday 20 Jan. 2014 on behalf of the UK photonics industry to mark his forthcoming retirement after 40 years dedication to furthering the cause of Photonics in the UK. Alastair has been Director of Photonics through all the…
Ahead of the start of Horizon 2020, the new EU research and innovation programme, the European Commission has launched a new call for independent experts for the evaluation of proposals under Horizon 2020, the EU’s new funding instrument for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Experts are needed to evaluate proposals for EU funding and for other…
All those attending the PLG meeting on Monday should now have had the agenda and copy of the draft UK Photonics Future Growth Analysis for discussion. If you haven’t please contact John Lincoln The Future Growth Analysis will be posted here following the meeting for further community comment
Future UK opportunity Supporting UK core strength / justification Action (s) required Plastic electronics (PE)* enables circuits and devices to be printed or deposited onto a range of surfaces. This is leading to a whole new generation of innovative products and applications that need large areas and/or flexibility for market sectors such as automotive, healthcare,…
