Your journey to photonics excellence starts here.

Phortify — Photonics Education Network for Next-Gen Innovation and Digital Skills Excellence for Industry and Society.

Advance your photonics skills with master course modules and flexible micro-credentials from 12 leading universities, research organisations and industry partners.

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EU

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12 Partners, One Photonics Network

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The Phortify Core

Phortify Core, the central hub linking Europe’s top photonics educators and industry, offering harmonised, high-quality training and certifications.

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Master Graduate Programmes

European master’s programmes in photonics, combining top expertise, flexible learning, and industry-driven skills to prepare future innovation leaders.

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Micro Credentials

Short, stand-alone photonics modules with recognised certification, designed for flexible, targeted skill building.

Open-Access Library

Free access to photonics software, datasets, and resources to support learning, research, and innovation.

Student 

Support

Guidance, scholarships, and mobility opportunities to help students thrive in photonics studies across Europe.

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Events

Workshops, trainings, and networking opportunities connecting students, researchers, and industry in photonics.

Sustainable Partnerships

Long-term collaborations between academia, industry, and research to drive innovation and growth in photonics.

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Meet the Coordinator and Project Support Officer

Project Coordinator Prof. Dr. Ir. Heidi Ottevaere

Prof. Dr Ir. Heidi Ottevaere

Project Coordinator

Project Support Officer Majorie Jammaers

Majorie Jammaers

Project Support Officer

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