Photonics BW e. V. - competence network for optical technologies

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The non-profit organization Photonics BW e. V. was founded in July 2000 under the motto "strengthening strengths" and aims at promoting optical technologies in the federal state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. Today, Photonics BW unites over 90 members from the industrial and research sector, SMEs, start-up companies, banks and advisory institutions.

Objectives

  • Promoting optical technologies with respect to research, development and application, training and further training as well as the promotion of young talents
  • sustainably strengthening the leading photonic location in Baden-Wuerttemberg and public relations for the advancement of the international competitiveness

Activities

  • creating innovation promoting structures through systematic network creation
  • knowledge and technology transfer in companies through bodies of experts
  • project management for the Baden-Wuerttemberg Stiftung
  • mediation and support of research results
  • interdisciplinary cooperation with partner network
  • international marketing by joint stands at home and abroad
  • advanced training for skilled workers in seminars and workshops
  • supporting start-up companies as well as start-up support
  • acquisition of skilled workers for STEM-professions, especially women as a target group
  • promoting young talents through school projects, partnerships and study guides
  • promoting the dialogue between industry, science and government as well as society
  • member lobby
  • public relations


Focal Topics

  • laser material processing
  • optics in medicine and biotechnology
  • optical design and simulation
  • optical data communication
  • optical measurement techniques
  • Solar technology
  • Lighting and display technology
  • Cooperative innovation processes


In 2021 we received the Cluster Excellence Label Baden-Württemberg again. Are you interested in a network with strong partners working in the future technology “photonic”? Contact us!

Contact

Dr.-Ing. Andreas Ehrhardt MBA
Innovationsnetz Optische Technologien
Anton-Huber-Straße 20
73430 Aalen
T +49 7361 633909-1

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