Welcome to SEPNET, your Photonics Network for the South East of England
The South East Photonics Network has been established to represent over 200 organisations active in photonics in the South East of England. With the highest density of photonics companies in the UK and some of the world's leading academic institutes, the South East 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.
Latest news....
Photonics Organisations in South East get significant funding
One third of organisations awarded funding under the Technology Strategy Boards program for more energy efficient lighting, lasers and displays are based in the SEPNET and South East area. Projects range from new LED lighting designs to the development of new optoelectronic materials and white light lasers.
New grant opportunity
The Technology Strategy board have released details of a new feasibility grant for next generation optical access. This program is specifically targeted to help organisations build collaborations and prepare for participation in the European ERANET+ program. The first phase of this feasibility grant will open for applications in November 2008 with grant awards by January 2009.
Prof. David Payne received prestigious Marconi Award.
Prof. David Payne from the Optical Research Centre at Southampton and SEPNET chairman will receive the prestigious Marconi Award at the Royal Society in London on 26 September 2008.
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 UK Photonics Knowledge Transfer Network and South East England Development Agency (SEEDA).
If you are looking for the South East Physics Network (also known as SEPNET) they can be found here.
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