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The EPSRC-funded ‘Ultra-parallel visible light communications (UP-VLC)’ programme grant – a partnership between the Universities of Strathclyde, Edinburgh, St Andrews, Oxford and Cambridge studying high-bandwidth Datacom via solid-state lighting – is holding an open day on 4th May 2016 at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London. The event features talks from the project partners,…
Innovate is inviting SME’s to apply for £50-90k for up to a 12 month industrial research project as part of the North Wales Photonics Launchpad. Projects must be must be led by a micro, small or medium-sized company that is likely to be in the early stages of its development; businesses can work alone or in…
The South East Physics Network has an open call for industrial placement projects for Physics Students. The scheme provides placements to physics students to give them the opportunity to work for 8 weeks in industry or research in areas such as data analysis, mathematic modelling, product design and testing or science communication Who is the…
The PLG warmly welcomes the announcement of a new Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult by Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne on Friday 8 Jan 2016. The 11th Catapult to be funded will be head quartered in Wales and supported with £10m/ year in central government funding. The Catapult will focus on the applications of compound…
The European Commission will be hosting an info day on H2020 Photonics calls on 12 January 2016 in Brussels, Event will focus on topics ICT29-PHOTONICS KET (Key Enabling Technology) call with a budget of 66 M€. Research and Innovation actions topics: 1. Biophotonics: advancing imaging for in-depth disease diagnosis 2. Breakthrough in miniaturization of SSL light…
Below the relevant extract from the Chancelor’s Autumn Spending review released 25 November 2015. Highlights Innovate to move to providing loans instead of grants Sicence spending to be maintained in real terms “We commit to the same level of support for our aerospace and automotive industries. Not just for the next five years but for…
A summary of all the H2020 programmes with call content relevant to photonics in 2016-2017 competitions has been made avaliable by Photonics21. Includes links to the:- ICT29- photonics calls Factories-of-the future 13- Photonics laser based production ‘Spectrum Sharing’ and ‘Breaking the Optical Transmission Barriers’ inducement prizes Fast track to innovation Pilot Check the details of…
Applications for the prestigious Royal Commission of 1851 industrial fellowships 2016 are now open and will close on 28 January. The Commission is particularly keen to help SMEs and start-ups carry out innovative research and develop new IP with fellowships worth up to £80,000 over three years, including a generous travel allowance. Open to company…
A new section has been added to the PLG website detailing current and past grant support programs of relevance to the UK Photonics industry. If you are aware of any additional calls that should be added please do contact us or leave details in comments
