Photonics research teams combine to coordinate technology transfer
10 European R&D project consortia focusing on silicon photonics have combined under the umbrella of the European Silicon Photonics Cluster. The coordinated efforts are designed to address the transfer of knowledge and technology and strengthen the European electronics industry's ability to compete globally.
The main objectives of the projects include raising awareness of the potential of silicon photonics among chip foundries, end users, start ups and other companies; disseminating the results of their projects and training young scientists, engineers and researchers in this emerging field.
Members are aiming to organise a silicon photonics workshop for the industry in 2011 and cooperate on training programs. In establishing the cluster, the members agree that it is of strategic importance to maintain photonic chip design and chip integration functions in Europe to improve Europe's ability to compete globally.
