UK-Republic of Korea Open Networks collaboration
new competition to support UK and ROK companies and research organisations to collaborate on Open RAN R&D and develop new products and solutions for the market
Photonics Training and Coaching from Photonhub and Cornerstone
A suite of new training resources are now available from PhotonHub including remote course and hands-on in person training. Investment Readiness coaching and Investor Matchmaking for photonics start-ups and those looking to scale-up is also available, with 30 September the next deadline to apply. Supported under Horizon2020, UK companies are fully eligible and encouraged to participate in PhotonHub CORNERSTONE…
Photonex 2022
Make plans to join colleagues in Birmingham to share your latest research, and for networking opportunities and the technical product exhibition Photonex 2022 call for papers: abstracts are due 13 July
Westminster Photonics and Quantum Showcase welcomed by parliamentarians
More than 20 examples of leading UK photonics products and quantum innovations were on display at the Westminster showcasing the UK Photonics and Quantum Industries on 6 July 2022. In a tumultuous day in Westminster, politicians from across the UK took time out of busy schedules to talk direct to a cross-section of the UK…
£50k fast start grants for key enabling tech including photonics
Innovate UK is launching a new series of £50k fast start grants for those who working in any of the seven key transformative technologies areas identified in the UK’s 2021 Innovation strategy including ‘electronics, photonics and quantum’. Fast Start: Innovation grants will only be offered to businesses that have not previously received Innovate UK funding.…
UK Semiconductor Government Consultation Open
submit evidence identifying the UK’s capabilities in compound semiconductors and silicon photonics and how where these can be strengthened
Quantum Consultations Open
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…
Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders gains three new UK members
Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders gains three new UK members
UK Photonics Vision for 2035 launched, predicting a £50 billion industry
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…
Key Photonics21 Board of Stakeholder vote
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)…
