Tag Archives: Photonics

North Wales Photonics Launchpad

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…

H2020 Photonics call Infoday 12 January 2016

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…

Next 5 years

As the new UK government settles in, what can we expect in the next five years? Analysis of the 2015 Conservative Manifesto indicates the following highlights relevant to UK Photonics and other enabling technology industries. Invest in science and technology, back UK industrial strengths, make Britain the tech centre of Europe Focus on improving productivity,…

Review of CIOE China International Optoelectronic Expo

PLG Chief executive John Lincoln recently supported UKTI inward investment team at the China International Optoelectronics Exposition (CIOE) in Shenzhen 4-7 September 2013.   Those interested in understanding the dynamics of this major CHinese photonics exhibition may find the following observations useful. Observations on CIOE This is large exhibition covering 100,000 sq meters with 3,200 exhibitors…