Photonics is here to stay. It is present in most of the objects we use every day, e.g, smartphones, computers or cars. This presence in our daily lives will only increase in the coming years, and components that are currently manufactured on 200 mm wafers will have to move to 300 mm wafers. This transition will be driven not only by the need to increase the volume and/or reduce the cost of the components required, but also by the need to improve their performance.
This transition from 200mm to 300mm wafers will require intensive development. These need to be identified as soon as possible in order to assess the type of support needed from the European Commission in order to secure European technological sovereignty through photonics.

In order to discuss current and future needs of 300 mm wafers, you are cordially invited to participate in the digital workshop which will take placeon Tuesday, 23 April, 2.00-3.30 pm.
This workshop is based on the initiative of WG 4 and directed at all WG members.

Interested stakeholders or those who follow this topic are warmly welcomed to engage in discussions and exchange knowledge.

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During the Photonics21 workshops on the second day of the event, you will gain valuable information about funding opportunities in other partnerships or initiatives related to our Work Groups. Additionally, representatives from some of the Photonics Partnership projects will share compelling insights into their latest achievements.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the community, explore collaboration possibilities and stay updated on the latest developments in the field of photonics in Europe!

Register now to benefit from early bird rates until 2 April 2024!

You can download the draft agenda.

Any further details are available on the event website.

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Safeguarding Europe’s economic sovereignty depends on photonics 

In a recent opinion piece on Science|Business, Photonics21 President Dr Lutz Aschke stresses photonics' role in safeguarding Europe's economic sovereignty.

Supporting the European Commission’s call for national risk assessments on critical technologies, Photonics21 underscores photonics' pivotal role in driving advanced semiconductors, vital for high-speed data transmission and AI. In quantum tech, photonics is indispensable, revolutionising information processing. Lutz Aschke emphasises the need for Europe to invest in photonics for a resilient future, citing its transformative potential across various sectors. 

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