Welcome to SEPNET, your Photonics Network for the South of England
The South of England Photonics Network has been established to represent over 200 organisations active in photonics in the South East and South West of England. With the highest density of photonics companies in the UK and some of the world's leading academic institutes, the area is an international hub of creativity in the application of light in its many forms to a vast range of applications. We aim to increase awareness of our local photonics capability, help leverage our collective knowledge and uncover more applications making it easier for organisations to develop new products and access this key enabling technology.
SEPNET hold regular events thought the region. We also publish details of the latest funding sources and keep close contact to funding bodies to increase awareness of their requirements. We actively encourage collaboration and are happy to facilitate contact with potential partners, both industrial and academic. Further information is available about SEPNET and membership levels. To be kept up to date on future activities please join our mailing list.
SEPNET activities are directed by a steering committee drawn from
across the region.
News....
Technology Innovation Centres
SEPNET welcomes the announcement from the Technology Strategy Board that Photonics is in the list of 10 candidate areas from which 3 further Technology Innovation Centres (TICs) will be chosen. With photonics a key enabling technology delivering competitive advantage in many applications a Photonics TIC, enhancing links between research and the business, would make a significant impact on enhancing UK competitiveness.
To make this happen the TSB has posted a number of key questions on which
your input is urgently sort at http://bit.ly/PhTICinput.
The SEPNET region is home to some of the worlds leading photonics
research institutes, including the Optoelectronics Research Centre at
the University of Southampton and the University of
Surrey who have already expressed interest in hosting a Photonics
TIC.
SEPNET Membership now payable online.
SEPNET membership is open to organisations of all sizes offering exlusive access to presentations, discounts at SEPNET events and other extensive benefits. Annual fees are now payable online.
Impact of Photonics
Ever wanted to know how much impact or leverage photonics has on the economy. Check out the recent Leverage Effect of Photonics Technologies: the European Perspective study for the EU commission co-authored by Dr John Lincoln, SEPNET manager, in conjunction with ESPKTN, TNO and Technologia.
Microeletronics iNET
SEPNET is pleased to announce that has partnered with the Microelectronics iNET South West. This ERDF funded project is targeting innovation and growth across the microelectronics industry working with businesses to transform exciting ideas into new products and services. Photonics has been identified as a key area within the iNET program and SEPNET will be working with the iNET to deliver and introduce iNET Business Assists and Projects in the South West.More information is available on our meetings and seminars. If you would like to become involved in SEPNET, either as an individual or an organisation, volunteer to host an event, propose a seminar or other activity please contact us.
SEPNET is grateful for the support of the Electronics Sensors Photonics Knowledge Transfer Network (ESPKTN) and the South West microelectroincs iNET.
If you are looking for the South East Physics Network (also known as SEPnet) they can be found here.
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