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CERN's mission is truly inspiring: 🔎 Perform world-class research in fundamental physics. 💡 Provide a unique range of particle accelerator facilities that enable research at the forefront of human knowledge, in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. 👩👩👦👦 Unite people from all over the world to push the frontiers of science and technology, for the benefit of all. 🔔 Train new generations of physicists, engineers and technicians, and engage all citizens in research and in the values of science. And the best part of it all is the benefits for society this represents, notably through knowledge and technology transfer: read more about the 2023 highlights in this arena to see the many impact of science and technology for the benefit of all! https://lnkd.in/efD9vTsZ #scienceandinnovation #knowledgetransfer #technologytransfer

"Stay focused on your product, and take advantage of the ecosystem that Switzerland has to offer" Co-founders Andrada Muntean and Andrei Ardelean reflect on building NovoViz, the EPFL spin-off developing single-photon detectors for computational imaging. Watch: https://lnkd.in/dK6D_-SK About: NovoViz designs and manufactures in different technology nodes single-photon computational engines for applications that demand high sensitivity and high speed but cannot handle large amounts of data. The main purpose is to make single-photon technology more accessible to everyday users as currently available single-photon cameras are specialized pieces of equipment with high technological demands. We aim to enable novel research in fields such as quantum imaging and machine vision by reducing the experimental setup complexity and the overall costs. The technology used at NovoViz is established on 2 patent applications and more than 10 years of research. NovoViz is a spin-off of EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) and a 2024 alumnus of the highest stage of Venture Kick. #VentureKick #SwissStartups

𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮 The cabinet is advancing a €53.8 million contribution to the National Growth Fund project PhotonDelta, which will further put the Netherlands on the map as a leading player in the global chip industry. Photonic chips will make it possible to build smaller, faster and energy-efficient devices using light instead of electrons. Following a positive opinion from the National Growth Fund advisory committee, this contribution from the second phase of PhotonDelta's funding is now being granted earlier and finally. This investment is needed for Dutch participation in the European consortium PIXEurope, with which contract talks have started to create a pilot production line for integrated photonics. Components of this pilot plant are envisaged in both Eindhoven and Enschede. If international negotiations for this participation succeed, the government itself, with the approval of the European Union, intends to publicly invest €66.3 million in it. In total, there is an intended investment in PIXEurope from 11 countries and the European Commission of €380 million. It is expected that €133 million of the total amount for this pilot production line will be invested within the Netherlands. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eceYjwge #fotonischechips #ChipsAct #NGF #PIXEurope #PhotonDelta #integratedphotonics #pilotline

🚀 Exciting News from iNSyT Technologies! 🚀 We’re excited to launch our official LinkedIn page! iNSyT Technologies, a spinoff from the NanoInstitute at LMU Munich, is a disrupting microscopy technology. Traditional microscopes capture static structures but can’t visualize the ultrafast, nanoscale processes essential for renewable energy and materials science without risking sample damage. Our cutting-edge, non-invasive microscopy technology enables dynamic nanoscale visualization, providing insights into: - Catalytic water splitting - Battery dynamics - Semiconductor corrosion - Solar cell light conversion - Material synthesis ... By observing processes in microseconds and nanometers, iNSyT accelerates innovation across energy and electronics industries. Our in operando technology empowers scientists and industries to unlock the full potential of materials, driving groundbreaking developments. 🔗 Follow our page for the latest updates and breakthroughs! iNSyT Technologies #iNSyTTechnologies #Microscopy #Innovation #MaterialsScience #RenewableEnergy #Startup #Nanotechnology #ResearchAndDevelopment #CleanEnergy

🌟 Are you interested in Photonics Innovation Support? 🌟 Look no further than PhotonHub Europe, the flagship project of our Photonics Partnership with the European Commission, to help boost competitiveness and to foster new business and business models! 🚀 PhotonHub Europe offers tailored advice for prototyping, upscaling, and manufacturing across all industry sectors, guiding you every step of the way towards successful photonics innovation. The support spans: 🔧 Training and reskilling 💡 Innovation support 💼 Business and investment coaching 🌍 Regional support Stay tuned for information about dedicated support services for SMEs in different application areas during the next weeks! 📅 📌 For more information, check the comments below. #Photonics #Innovation #PhotonHubEurope #TechSupport #FutureTech

Those interested in learning about trully sustainable inventment, pay attention to Almudena´s explanation: “Deep Tech means Disruptive Technologies, but these Deep Tech Technologies have two main pillar: one of them is digital one and the other one is the Deep Science one. At Deep Science we are talking about advanced materials, nanotechnology, industrial biotech, micro and nano electronics… the physical, the tangible part of Deep Tech.”

Within the framework of S4i | Science for Industry, Jorge Sicilia, from BBVA Research, and also Almudena Trigo Lorenzo, president and founding partner of BeAble Capital, presented the first report on #investment in #DeepScience technologies prepared jointly with the title “European Deep Science Technologies : The time for Science Equity is now.” In this excerpt from her presentation at S4i Almudena clarifies the differences between #DeepTech, #DigitalTech and #DeepScience: “Deep Tech means Disruptive Technologies, but these Deep Tech Technologies have two main pillar: one of them is digital one and the other one is the Deep Science one. At Deep Science we are talking about advanced materials, nanotechnology, industrial biotech, micro and nano electronics… the physical, the tangible part of Deep Tech.” Being clear about this difference is very important, because Deep Science technologies have their own idiosyncrasies and require specialized investment, #ScienceEquity, to become an industry and reach society. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/day4gmPN

#investment #Deeptech // Iloomina AB creates ultra-fast data transmission with silicon nitride based photonics Iloomina is a deep tech company in Chalmers Ventures' portfolio. Among the investors are Chalmers Ventures and Navigare Ventures. Iloomiina has also previously received over 10 million SEK from the EIC European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Iloomina's technology enables ultra-fast data transmission through silicon nitride based photonics. This is a growing technology area that has the potential to address the ever-increasing demand for greater bandwidth and faster data transmission in everything from fiber optic cables to server rooms. - We are delighted to have acquired competent investors who can join us on our development journey, says Oskar Helgason, CEO of Iloomina. - We see fantastic potential in Iloomina's technology, says David Storek, Pre-seed Investment Director at Chalmers Ventures. Iloomina's unique solution can meet the future needs of fast data transmission, which is becoming increasingly important in upcoming #quantum computers and data centers. // The technology is based on over ten years of cutting-edge research at Chalmers University of Technology. The company was founded by Prof. Torres-Company, Dr. Marcello Girardi, and Dr. Oskar B. Helgason in the field of integrated photonics at the Department of Ultrafast Photonics. Full PR in comment

MEET MORE MASTERS OF CHANGE: TODAY Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi, TNO. https://lnkd.in/eDUHDqbu . The Optica Global Photonics Economic Forum in Malaga on October 1st and 2nd is nearing. To prepare for meaningful connections, we are sharing a series of long-form interviews called the Masters of Change in Global Photonics. We have had very positive feedback about the interviews aired so far, Anthony Yu, Beck Mason, PhotonHub Europe VUB B-PHOT Brussels Photonics and Adam Carter. Here's the YouTube link: https://lnkd.in/eDUHDqbu . The interview is too long for Linkedin. Today, we will speak with Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi, the CEO and Chairman of the board at TNO in the Netherlands. He is participating in the strategy panel discussion in Malaga, which will examine how to match research lines with Industry Priorities. We receive many questions from young photonics companies trying to scale up production to serve new markets and increase their turnover. They often seek help from their national research and technology organisations, either financially or technically. But markets are accelerating; product life cycles have never been shorter. So how are the European RTO’s adapting their strategy to answer the urgent questions from young photonic companies? We recently spoke with Tjark at his home in the Netherlands. After he introduced himself, we asked him about the changes he is bringing to one of Europe's leading RTOs, what it means for (photonic) startups and his preferred future. I think it is well worth watching. Let me know your comments below or directly. Suggestions for future interviews are also welcome.

Meet Project ARMS, our #energy Graphene Flagship sister project! ⚡️⚡️ We had the pleasure to meet them at the Graphene Flagship Common Kick-off Meeting and Science and Technology Forum in Gothenburg 🇸🇪 ⬢ The overall objective of #ProjectARMS (Atomic layer-coated gRaphene electrode-based Micro-flexible and Structural supercapacitors) is to integrate comprehensive materials and processes, including #graphene-rich bio-based carbon materials and graphene-decorated carbon fibers. They will also develop scalable and cost-effective atomic layer deposition manufacturing technology to fabricate totally eco-friendly supercapacitors with energy density reaching > 50 Wh/kg that is comparable to batteries without sacrificing the power density, cycle life or eco-friendliness, and open up opportunities to establish a new value chain for supercapacitor manufacturing with European SMEs as key players ♻️ From the #GRAPHERGIAproject, we are already networking and finding synergies with them for potential collaborations! Read more about their activities at the #GrapheneEU event 👉 https://lnkd.in/dEXsMYxc