Phortify Consortium Meeting in Milan
On March 2–3, the Phortify consortium gathered in Milan, Italy, for an in-person meeting hosted by Politecnico di Milano. The two-day meeting brought together the consortium partners to review progress, align on upcoming activities and further develop the educational framework of the project. The meeting provided an important opportunity for the partners to discuss the […]
Phortify Presented During Optica Webinar
Phortify was recently featured during an Optica webinar, where the project was introduced to the international optics and photonics community. The presentation highlighted the goals of the project and the opportunities it offers for students interested in pursuing advanced education in photonics. During the webinar, participants learned about the Phortify initiative and its mission to […]
Phortify Launches Pilot Call for Photonics Scholarships and Grants Across Europe
Phortify Launches Pilot Call for Scholarships and Grants Across Europe Phortify is pleased to announce the launch of its Pilot Call for Scholarships and Grants, offering a wide range of funding opportunities to support students and early-career researchers in photonics. As a European initiative, Phortify brings together leading universities, research centers, and industry partners to […]
EU funds €5M Network to Power Europe’s Photonics Talent Pipeline
Brussels, September 2025 — The European Commission is investing €5M to launch a new photonics education and training network that links Europe’s leading classrooms and laboratories to boost digital skills and innovation. Called the ‘Photonics education network for next-gen innovation and digital skills excellence for industry and society’ or ‘Phortify’, this new initiative will build a […]
Phortify KICK-OFF, Brussels, 10-11 September 2025
Photonics education network for next-gen innovation and digital skills excellence for industry and society. Brussels, 01 September 2025 – Phortify will officially launch with a consortium KICK-OFF meeting on 10–11 September 2025 at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). The meeting brings all partners together to confirm shared objectives, align governance, and set the first-year work plan. […]
Phortify Introduced at EOSAM 2025 in Delft
Delft, 24–28 August 2025 — Phortify coordinator Prof. Heidi Ottevaere (VUB B-PHOT) presented the Phortify initiative during the EU Project Session at the European Optical Society Annual Meeting (EOSAM) in Delft, The Netherlands. Her keynote talk outlined how Phortify – The Photonics education network for next-gen innovation and digital skills excellence for industry and society […]