Photonics Cluster's Meeting

Boosting the collaboration of Photonics SMEs in Automotive

We invite all the Photonics Cluster's Managers and teams to come to exchange the best practices of cluster collaboration and innovation development in their countries on the 28th of June 2017 from 13:00-18:00.

What is ist about?

  • Learning and sharing about photonics applications and collaborations in the automotive sector 
  • Stirring innovation in photonics through RespiceSME tools for cluster manager 

The RespiceSME Photonics Cluster Meeting goes beyond the usual cluster gatherings, offering a unique opportunity for discussion and exchange to both, cluster representatives and SMEs, interested in strengthening their innovation potential and boosting the collaboration of photonics SMEs in the automotive sector.

The cluster meeting has two main blocks: The first session is dedicated to cluster managers; speakers in this session will present the latest RespiceSME tools for supporting innovative SMEs in photonics. In the second block, the focus will be on the applications of photonics in the automotive sector; renowned multinationals and SMEs will share their experiences and success stories, presenting applications in LIDAR and connected car technologies. At the end of the event, there will be time for networking and discussing potential collaborations.

Why to participate?

The workshop is dedicated to:

  • Photonics cluster managers 
  • Photonics SMEs in the automotive sector
  • Photonics SMEs developing LIDAR and connected car technology
  • End-users and integrators of photonics in the automotive sector

A networking session will conclude the event, giving the opportunity to meet potential cooperation partners and share experiences.

Goals of the meeting

  • Strengthening the collaboration and networking among photonics clusters and experts
  • Exchanging Best Practices in helping SMEs to addressing non-photonics value chains
  • Getting insight on the tools developed within the RESPICE-SME project
  • Generating and discussing new business models to get solutions to market
  • Enhancing market entry for innovative photonics technologies, processes and services


Are you interested in participating? Please check the 
programme of the event here and register until the 20th of June at the latest under the link below!

Registration is free of charge!! Please register until the 20th of June at the latest! 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLo0SjIwevzB9qTH9ds27Di1IQfM98GM3kfhP65W0wVPPEeQ/viewform

RespiceSME reinforces the innovative capacity of Europe’s photonics SMEs, clusters and national platforms by stimulating increased collaborations in and beyond photonics. RespiceSME proposes a 3-dimensional approach to enhance the innovation capacity of photonics SMEs, analyse value chains to support a more effective penetration by European photonics SMEs in global non-photonics sectors and harness the full innovative capacity of the European photonics infrastructure. (+info: www.respice-sme.eu)

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    Date
    29.06.2017    13 o'clock - 18 o'clock

    City
    München

    Location
    Laser World of Photonics Munich, Hall B1, Room B12

    Contributors
    Samantha Michaux, Steinbeis 2i GmbH
    Linas Eriksonas, LITEK
    Sergio Sáez, SECPhO
    Gerard O’Connor, NUI Galway
    Dr. Jose Pozo, EPIC

    Organizer