Phortify Industry Meeting on 15–16 September 2026 in Jena, Germany
The Phortify consortium is pleased to announce the upcoming Phortify Industry Meeting, taking place on 16 September 2026 in Jena, Germany. The meeting will bring together representatives from industry, academia, research organisations, clusters, and talent-development initiatives to exchange perspectives on the future of photonics education and skills development in Europe. With a strong focus on […]
Phortify Showcases Its Vision at SPIE Europe 2026
At the heart of Europe’s photonics landscape, SPIE Europe 2026 once again brought together researchers, innovators, and industry leaders from across the globe. Among the many voices shaping the future of light-based technologies, Phortify proudly took part, highlighting its mission to strengthen photonics training and education and foster a more inclusive, connected community. SPIE Europe […]
Phortify Launches Pilot Grants to Boost Inclusion in Photonics
The Phortify project has announced the launch of its Pilot Grants Call, offering undergraduate students from underrepresented genders in STEM a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge photonics research. The initiative, titled “Be Part of Phortify,” invites selected participants to join a three-day immersive programme at the ICFO, located near Barcelona. The programme is tentatively scheduled […]
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 […]