The first satellite launch from the UK will take place in summer 2022 as Prometheus-2 is launched from Cornwall’s space port carried on Virgin Orbit’s Launcher One rocket. Prometheus-2 will contain two UK built cube stats, with multiple photonic instruments including:- a hyperspectral imager and laser detector to capture multiple slivers of pictures over different…
Hear from leaders exploring how photonics can make a major contribution to achieving net zero though increasing green-power generation, reducing energy consumption, and reducing waste. With achieving net zero one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century, photonics will play an increasingly central role in reducing our emissions and increasing our resource and energy…
Two important consultations are open for inputs on the future direction of the UK quantum program. UK quantum strategy: call for evidence from BEIS. Online responses by 10 March 2022. Note the ‘strategy will cover all quantum technologies and their enablers’. Given photonics is a major enabler for quantum, we would encourage even those not…
Updated details, timescale and application process for the European Space Agency’s ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) Programme for commercial telecommunications products and services has been released. The UK has subscribed over £250 million into the ARTES programme to 2022 to support UK industry develop the next generation of telecommunications products, services and applications. This…
Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders gains three new UK members
The UK Photonics Vision for 2035 is part of a globally unique attempt to look into the future and quantify the economic impact of photonics in the long term and where that impact will be delivered. The vision indicates that by 2035 UK photonics will:- Grow to a £50 billion annual industry up from £14.5…
The October Budget and Spending Review announces Innovate UK’s budget will grow to £1 billion by by 2024/25, up from £667 million in 2021/22- a 50% increase in 3 years, bringing Innovate UK spending close to that of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Whilst welcome the support for latter stage innovation, the PLG…
In conjunction with show organisers SPIE, John Lincoln, PLG Chief Executive is organising a session on Photonics for Net Zero during Photonics West 2022. Improving sustainability and achieving net zero will be the greatest technology challenge of the 21st century. Photonics has a vital role in providing and supporting solutions on multiple fronts from improving…
The annual election for members of the Photoncis21 Board of Stakeholders opens on 26 October. We encourage all registered voters to support the following UK candidates with one of their 23 votes. Alison McLeod, Technology Scotland (Photonics Scotland) John Lincoln, Chief Executive Photonics Leadership Group Richard Pitwon, Resolute Photonics Ltd The Board of Stakeholders (BoS)…
The Photonics Leadership Group is pleased to confirm the election of Shahida Imani, CEO of Chromacity as Vice Chair of the PLG. Shahida brings a wealth of experience and passion for photonics to the PLG from leadership of Chromacity, raising capital, involvement in high growth SMEs and working closely with universities. With a strategic, operational…
