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High Tech Campus Eindhoven is the smartest km² in Europe with more than 125 companies, start-ups and institutes. Some 10,000 researchers, developers and entrepreneurs are working on developing future technologies and products that will affect the lives of billions of people. Facilities such as cleanrooms are shared among the community which contributes to foster collaboration. High Tech Campus Eindhoven belongs to the 17% largest science parks worldwide and nearly 50% of all patent applications in The Netherlands come from the Campus/Brainport region, elected as the world smartest region in 2011. www.hightechcampus.com

HiLASE Centre, a part of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, is a new technological infrastructure in the field of application-oriented laser research and development, commissioned in 2016. The main mission of HiLASE is to serve as a bridge between the academic world and hi-tech industry. We provide access to "next generation" laser technology in the form of fully diode pumped, solid state laser (DPSSL) architecture. The DPSSL technology at HiLASE brings a unique combination of high average power, high pulse repetition rate and high efficiency. DPSSL systems deployed at the HiLASE facility are available for external users for testing and prototyping of laser technologies, joint projects, contract research and development, including laser induced damage threshold measurements, laser shock peening, mid-IR generation, nanostructuring and processing of various materials. The unique combination of in-house laser development with application stations makes HiLASE facility the perfect partner for hi-tech companies, bringing an unmatched opportunity for research excellence, technological innovation and industrial exploitation.www.hilase.cz

HiLight Semiconductor Ltd is a venture capital backed, fabless chip company, founded in 2012 by veterans of several previous start-ups. Specialising in deep sub-micron CMOS, the company designs and supplies the world’s highest performance PMD and PHY ICs for high speed fiber-optics based communications and networking applications. www.hilight-semi.com/
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The European Commission have awarded a €1.77m EU ‘Horizon 2020’ grant to HiLight in order to support the development of next-generation, ultra low power CMOS Integrated Circuits for 100Gbs transmission.

Holoxica is an award-winning company working on disruptive 3D holographic technologies including digital holograms and motion video displays. Holographic technologies do not require any eyewear to see the 3D images, which appear in free space. Digital holograms are aimed at high-end professional applications including medical imaging, scientific analysis, engineering design and architecture. Holoxica has also pioneered a series of patented dynamically changeable holographic  displays over the past few years. The displays have live 3D images floating in mid-air, allowing viewers to 'touch' icons in space and to do things like draw in mid-air. The lastest, third generation display, is aimed at medical imaging applications for CT, MRI and Ultrasound scanners. This project is supported by the EU Horizon2020 SME programme. Holoxica is currently looking for further investment to scale and reach these markets.www.holoxica.com
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HiSilicon Technologies was established in October 2004. The former ASIC Design Center of Huawei Technologies, was founded in 1991. With the headquarter in Shenzhen, China, Hisilicon has set up design divisions in Beijing, Shanghai, Silicon Valley: USA and Sweden. HiSilicon provides ASICs and solutions for communication network and digital media. These ASICs are widely used in over 100 countries and regions around the world. In the digital media field, Hisilicon has already released the SoC and solution for network surveillance, videophone, DVB and IPTV. www.hisilicon.com

Huawei, founded in 1987, is an entirely employee-owned private company and a leading global information and communications technology: ICT solutions provider with a vision to enrich life through communication. Through the company’s 150,000 employees and dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, Huawei has established end-to-end capabilities across the carrier networks, enterprise and consumer markets by providing competitive solutions and services, which have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one-third of the world’s population. www.huawei.com

IBM is a globally integrated technology and consulting company headquartered in Armonk, New York. With operations in more than 170 countries, IBM attracts and retains some of the world's most talented people to help solve problems and provide an edge for businesses, governments and non-profits. Innovation is at the core of IBM's strategy. The company develops and sells software and systems hardware and a broad range of infrastructure, cloud and consulting services. Today, IBM is focused on four growth initiatives - business analytics, cloud computing, growth markets and Smarter Planet. IBMers are working with customers around the world to apply the company's business consulting, technology and R&D expertise to build systems that enable dynamic and efficient organizations, better transportation, safer food, cleaner water and healthier populations.www.research.ibm.com/labs/zurich
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ICFO, the Institute of Photonic Sciences, hosts 300 researchers organized in 22 research groups working in 60 state-of-the-art research laboratories, equipped with the latest experimental facilities and supported by a range of cutting-edge facilities for nanofabrication, characterization, imaging and engineering. It is located in a specially designed, 14.000m²-building situated in the Mediterranean Technology Park in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, Spain. The institute hosts an active Corporate Liaison Program that aims at creating collaborations between all types of national and international industries and ICFO researchers. It is also proactive in fostering entrepreneurial activities and spin-off creation among ICFOnians. www.icfo.eu
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  ICFO has been involved in a range of projects funded by the European Union such as PLASMOCOM, FAST DOT, Q-ESSENCE, AQUTE, PHORBITEC, QCS, SPEDOC, NANO-VISTA, NANOMATCELL, SOLPROCELL, MUSE-Tech, the FET Flagship Graphene Project, etc., as well as the European Space Agency and the NEXPRESSO: Network for EXchange and PRototype Evaluation of photonicScomponentS and Optical systems funding scheme. ICFO currently also belongs to the European Networks of Excellence Photonics 4 Life Europe and Nanophotonics for Energy Efficiency and to the Integrated Infrastructure Initiative Laserlab Europe. Moreover, ICFO hosts more than 10 active ERC projects.
  

ICON Photonics is an emerging technological startup in an international environment, proposing innovative high performance optical coupling and packaging solutions for high speed optical communications. An optical packaging technology that offers: 

− Small-size high-speed fiber to device optical coupling and packaging (MMF and SMF): SM/MM VCSEL and SM/MM PD

− High tolerance on optical alignment and assembly – Passive Alignment

− Massive deployment of high-speed fiber-to-device connectivity: Datacom (Data Centers, AOC, etc) and Telecom.

The Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) is a research organisation focusing in the science and technology of nano devices for energy, life sciences and information technology. The Institute promotes collaboration among different disciplines to carry out basic and applied research, working within the Barcelona Nanocluster and with local and global industry. In the context of EPIC, research and development activities include biophotonics and biosensors, lab-on-a-chip, organic solar energy cells, thermal transport in the micro- and nano-scale and opto-mechanics. Its Flexible Nanofabrication Platform develops solutions for cost-efficient and scalable processes suitable for photonics devices. The institute participates in active in several national and international research initiatives, such as the graphene flagship (graphene-based biosensors) and nanophononics.www.icn2.cat

IHB is a Technical Component and Solution Provider within Laser and Optical Applications. IHB delivers advanced technical solutions as well as a broad range of special products used in the bespoken fields. IHB specializes in Hermetic Package Solutions for Laser Diode Modules, Optical Tx/Rx Applications, High Power and RF-Frequency Die Products as well as Optical Products (Lenses, Windows etc.). In addition hereto IHB supplies a broad range of passive electronic components (Inductors, Resistors, Varistors, NTCs, PTCs, OVP and OCP Sensors). From its base in Munich Germany IHB operates with its suppliers across Europe (west, south and east) including the UK and the Nordic Region and offers the services and products (standard and custom specified) to applications addressed by the Photonics and Optical markets. www.ihbpassiveceramics.com

IHP performs R&D in the fields of silicon-based systems, highest-frequency integrated circuits, and technologies for wireless and broadband communication. The focus of research at the institute is oriented towards issues relevant for business, resulting in applications for telecommunications, semiconductor and automotive industries, aerospace, telemedicine, and automation technologies. The institute has developed into a competence center for silicon-germanium technologies. In recent years, IHP is dedicating considerable efforts to photonic frontend integration with its high-performance BiCMOS technology. The objective is to provide high-performing BiCMOS electronics co-integrated with photonics building blocks such as SOI-waveguides, Germanium photo-detectors, and modulators to academic and industrial users.www.ihp-microelectronics.com

ILT (Industrial Laser Technology)specializes in producing highly accurate laser made products for customers in the field of fine mechanics, microelectronics, semi conductor,medical systems, etc. Our main fields of expertise are:

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  Laser (micro)cutting
  
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  Laser (micro)welding
  
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  Laser (micro)drilling
  
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  Laser engraving
  
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  Mechanical prototyping
  

www.ilt.nl

Imagine Optic is a provider of Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensing hardware and software, adaptive optics technologies and professional services in applied optics. The company works with scientists and industrials in domains including pure science, industrial quality control, space and defense, semiconductors and many others. From X-EUV to NIR wavelengths, we develop, manufacture, distribute and support a very large range of wavefront measurement and correction technologies. From augmenting resolution in bioimaging applications to improving beam shape and propagation for ultra-high intensity lasers, we have the hardware and software to meet customer needs. www.imagine-optic.com

Imec performs world-leading research in nanoelectronics. We leverage our scientific knowledge with the innovative power of our global partnerships in ICT, healthcare and energy. We deliver industry-relevant technology solutions. In a unique high-tech environment, our international top-talent is committed to providing the building blocks for a better life in a sustainable environment. Imec has diverse photonic tracks which carry out world-leading R&D and opportunity for access. www.imec.be

Complete ASIC service:Our team of experts support electronic chip development and production through our full turn-key portfolio. This includes world-class foundry access, design solutions, tape-out support, and above all, our expertise in translating prototypes to production through testing, packaging and assembly.

Integrated Photonics: Imec offers silicon photonics and silicon nitride CMOS platforms for applications in telecom, datacom and medical diagnostics industries.

EU projects: ePIXnet, PhotonFAB, PLAT4M, ESSenTIAL, PIX4LIFE, ACTPHAST, CARDIS, NAVOLCHI

Imaging and Vision systems: Imec develops image sensors for hyperspectral imaging, and visions systems for lens free microscopy with applications in optical sorting, Spectroscopy, Microscopy, Counterfeit detection, Skin health, Agriculture, Pharmaceutical, Endoscopy, Surveillance etc.

EU projects: PHySIS, SEEBETTER, DiCoMo

Solar Cells: Imec develops silicon solar cells with high efficiency and thin-film solar cells (organic cells and alternatives for CIGS). EU projects: EU FP7- X10D, ARTESUN, CHEETAH, Cu-PV, MUJULIMA, SINERGY etc.

IMB-CNM, the Microelectronics Institute of Barcelona belongs to the Spanish National Research Council: CSIC. The institute has a cleanroom facility: a 1500m² class 100/10.000 devoted to micro- and nanotechnologies with a high level of process flexibility. Within the area of photonics our center has established a useful integrated technology based on silicon and silicon based-dielectrics to obtain: optical components, electro-optical devices and hybrid elements. Moreover, hybrid systems for biosensing applications: photonic lab on a chip both using organic-inorganic polymers and elastomers were developed for both the domestic and industrial sectors, such as health and environment. www.imb-cnm.csic.es
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  LIPHOS: Living Photonics: Monitoring light propagation through cells
  
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  HIP-LAB: High-throughput integrated photonic lab-on-a-DVD platforms. ERC Starting Grant
  
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  P. CEZZANE: Development of an implantable bio-sensor for continuous care and monitoring of diabetic patients
  
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  PLACYD: Directed Self Assembly (DSA) Lithography
  

IMT is a foundry, development and out-sourcing partner for customized microstructures on and in glass such as micro-channels, wave-guides with gratings, flow-cells, microwells, sub-µm dots in gold and other materials, diffractive gratings, reticles, gratings and resolution targets.Our core competences: Microstructures in the sub-µm range, Coatings: metallic and optical and anti-reflection coatings, Structuring of coatings, Etching, Conductive microstructures, Photo-structurable protective coatings, Photomask: Master making. We employ a staff of 80 experts in the fields of optics, physics, microlithography, process development and quality assurance. Our production facility comprises 1300 m² clean-rooms including an automated line for processing 8” glass wafers.www.imtag.ch


Lyon Institute of Nanotechnology (INL) is a joint research unit between CNRS, Centrale Lyon, INSA Lyon, University Lyon 1 and CPE Lyon. Multidisciplinary and technological research are carried out at INL, in various areas of micro and nanotechnologies and their applications. Research fields extend from materials to systems, fostering the emergence of fully fledged technologies. INL draws on the resources of the NanoLyon technology facility. INL is particularly active at the European scale in the area of Photonics and Nanophotonics (Photonics on CMOS, Photonic Crystals, materials, nanostructures and heterostructures for optoelectronics, design of heterogeneous systems), and Photovoltaics (1st, 2nd and 3rd generation solar cells, nanophotonics for photovoltaics). http://inl.cnrs.fr/
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  Partner of ICT projects, 3 STREPs, 1 IP and 1 NoE on Photonics on CMOS, and III-V integration on Silicon since 2004. 2 ongoing Marie Curie projects for young scientists.
  
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  Partner of 1 FET STREP on Nanophotonics for Photovoltaics (PhotoNvoltaics).
  
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  Partner of a KIC InnoEnergy project (POWCELL).
  

InnoLas Solutions was founded in October 2013 as a demerger of InnoLas PV and electronic business and looks back on over 20 years’ experience in laser technology. A dynamic team develops and manufactures laser systems for micro material processing with various applications in the photovoltaic, electronics, and semiconductor industries. An InnoLas solution utilizes cutting-edge innovations in laser technology to develop highly efficient and reliable processing systems. Every InnoLas machine platform is optimized for best-in-class performance in 24/7 operation. As an acknowledgement for its evolving laser system technology, InnoLas was awarded the 2014 Solar Award Winner at the EU PVSEC trade show for its LCO process and machine solutions. www.innolas.com

INNOLUMEis the premier manufacturer of GaAs-based laser diodes covering 780nm-1340nm spectral window. Combination of wavelength coverage with Quantum Dots Technology and advanced chip design enables a number of novel industrial, medical, and communications applications. Innolume runs full vertically integrated fab which allows fast turn-arounds in product development and modification of standard items for custom inquiries. Mainly concentrated on the chip production (current throughput exceeds 10M chips/year) Innolume holds highly reliable single mode fiber coupling technology. Innolume serves different Industrial, Medical and Scientific markets with High power laser diodes , broad (>150nm) spectrum ASE sources (SLD), unique high power/broad tuning range gain chips, custom wavelength high power DFB lasers and many other type of products. www.innolume.com
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  SEQUOIA: Energy efficient Silicon transmittEr using heterogeneous integration of III-V QUantumdOt and quantum dash materIAls
  

INOPTEC stands for innovation, optics and technology. It is a decentralised European start-up company, run by experienced managers and engineers, primarily offering patented technology (B2B) and wearable consumer electronics (B2C) – both in the field of novel human vision enhancement systems. Perfect vision, day or night, is essential to safely operate vehicles, airplanes, machines, tools, computers, etc. by reducing the risk of mistakes, accidents and injury.Transhumanist technologies enhance our body’s capabilities, and INOPTEC’s intelligent bionic self-adapting sunglasses, smart goggles and anti-glare systems (AGS) are no exception.Fields of application: outdoor activities, automotive, aviation, industry 4.0, IOT, infotainment (AR, HUD), medicine, emergency rescue and personal safety: www.inoptec.com

IN-PART is a global university-industry collaboration platform showcasing the latest opportunities from universities actively seeking to work with businesses. When the worlds of science and business meet, an intermediary is needed to ensure a technology’s successful commercialisation. Scientists need business professionals to guide their research for translation, and businesses need to know what new technologies are available to benefit their sector. This is where IN-PART comes in; it forms a conduit that links universities with decision makers in industry to facilitate the commercialisation of ground-breaking ideas and technologies.

Companies can register for free on our industry-exclusive platform and gain access to over 600 curated technologies from over 70 universities in the UK, US, Japan, New Zealand and Australia ready for collaboration. IN-PART’s platform allows businesses to contact universities directly to start dialogues regarding university opportunities, which range from co-development projects for long-term partnerships, to technology ready for direct commercialisation.

IN-PART unlocks ideas created in academia and matches them to relevant industry professionals. In doing so, our aim is to drive innovation and increase the social impact of research.

Register for access at: www.in-part.com

Founded in 1920, Institutd’Optique Graduate School is a Grande École of Engineering located on two campuses in Palaiseau and Saint-Etienne. Its international reputation is built on the quality of the education it offers, the major scientific contributions of its research centre, and its close ties with industry. Laboratoire Charles Fabry is a state-of-the-art laboratory at Institutd’Optique Graduate School. Renowned the world over, it provides hands-on training in upstream and downstream research in all fields of optics, from the most basic: quantum optics to the most applied: specific optical components.www.institutoptique.fr