Técnico Establishes Strategic Partnership with Photonics Start-Up PICadvanced
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- 26 Jul 2024
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Instituto Superior Técnico (Técnico), through its INESC MN-Interface Center, has announced a strategic partnership with PICadvanced, a pioneering start-up in the field of photonics and integrated optical circuits. This collaboration aims to bolster competencies in photonic chip encapsulation at the Oeiras facility and aligns with the National Strategy for Semiconductors.
Objectives and Initiatives
The partnership between INESC MN-Interface Center and PICadvanced focuses on the following key initiatives:
- Advanced Training and Competency Building
Increasing training activities to enhance skills in Microfabrication and Photonic Chip Encapsulation
Providing advanced training to students and professionals in microfabrication and integrated photonics.
- Joint Projects and Research
Engaging in joint research projects in microfabrication, integrated photonics, and PIC encapsulation.
Investigating new technologies within the field of integrated photonics.
- Promotion and Dissemination
Promoting the activities and achievements of both institutions in photonics and semiconductor technologies.
Working together to upgrade equipment and strengthen competencies in relevant fields, including establishing Competence Centers, Training Academies, and Pilot Lines.
Strategic Impact
National and European Influence: PICadvanced's significant role in national photonics initiatives and European semiconductor funding.
Technological Advancement: Fostering technological innovation and competency development in Portugal’s semiconductor and photonics sectors.
Statements
Susana Cardoso, a professor at Técnico and researcher at INESC-MN, emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating: “PICadvanced has played a very important role at the national level in the context of photonics initiatives, with a major impact on European funding for the semiconductor industry. We intend to continue working together to create technical competencies and train students and engineers in the INESC-MN’s and the company’s core areas.”
This strategic partnership is poised to enhance Portugal's capabilities in photonics and integrated optical circuits, supporting the country’s semiconductor strategy and driving innovation in emerging technologies.
For more information, interested parties can refer to Técnico’s official communications and updates from the INESC MN-Interface Center.
