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Unlocking the UK's £16bn integrated photonics revolution

As the UK prepares to publish a national roadmap for photonics, outgoing Photonics Leadership Group chief executive John Lincoln reflects on three decades of industry growth, government recognition and investment priorities

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What UK photonics academics think is holding the sector back

Seven leading UK photonics academics share insights on solving the skills gap, bridging funding gaps and tackling procurement bureaucracy to accelerate commercialisation

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Lewis Hill on leading the next era of UK photonics

New Photonics Leadership Group General Manager Lewis Hill outlines his vision for strengthening UK industry, nurturing future talent and building international influence


UK analysis and opinion

From quantum science to quantum economy: Can Britain commercialise its technological advantage?


UK government speakers say quantum strategy needs to shift focus from research to commercial scaling at Commercialising Quantum 2026

How can photonics get its share of DSIT’s £1.1bn AI fund?

DSIT called photonics the enabler of AI hardware. So why did its funding allocation not act like it?

Why the UK’s photonics deep tech spinout ecosystem is leading Europe

University research is powering one of Britain's strongest deep-tech sectors, this is the story of its success
 


UK photonics events

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UK photonics distribution: Industry experts on navigating funding and supply chains

A recent Electro Optics online panel discussion heard how UK distributors help photonics manufacturers navigate funding shifts, scale-up challenges and emerging market opportunities in AI, quantum and SWIR

Mark your calendar: Essential UK and Irish photonics & optical events

The must-attend exhibitions, conferences and summits designed to connect UK and Irish distributors with innovation, drive growth and shape the future of light-based technologies

Map of UK Photonics events 2027

!!! Join us for a panel discussion at Photonics UK !!!

Elaine Blackwood, Director of Sales and Marketing at Photonic Solutions; Ian Alderton, CTO and Technical Sales Director of Alrad Instruments; and Peter Collins, New Markets Director for Laser 2000, will join moderator Mark Elliott, COO of Electro Optics, on stage at Photonics UK in London's Excel at 13.05 on Tuesday, 29 September, to discuss "UK Photonics Distribution: What Manufacturers, Startups & OEMs Need to Know".


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