Applications open for FutureScope Photonics NI
Learn how to use photonics technologies and data within quality control processes in industry
Delivered by Digital Catapult, as part of the Smart Nano NI consortium, FutureScope Photonics NI is a nine-week programme which will support up to ten Northern Ireland companies in the adoption, development, validation and scaling of photonic technologies for industry challenges.
Photonics is the science and technology of light. Photonics technologies can help to add efficiencies, reduce waste and increase sustainability in manufacturing operations.
With an emphasis on quality control, FutureScope Photonics NI is aimed at Northern Ireland companies in the following sectors:
- manufacturing
- construction
- agritech
- pharmaceuticals and medical devices
The companies should be looking to adopt commercial photonics solutions into their processes.
Programme overview
The programme covers Innovation Practice, together with photonic techniques, including imaging, sensing and spectroscopy, as well as complementary digital technologies, such as Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence, to enhance quality control processes.
Supported by Digital Catapult and Smart Nano NI photonics experts, participants will create a proposal for an actionable prototype photonics solution for an internal challenge within their business.
Find out more about the Photonics NI programme.
How to apply
Applicants must first submit their registration of interest, after which they will receive the application form via email, to be completed via Digital Catapult's application platform.
The deadline for submitting completed applications is 23:59 on Sunday 19 March 2023.
First published 16 February 2023