Two productive days in Milan!
The Phortify consortium met to review progress, exchange ideas, and plan the next steps of the project.
Want to learn more about Phortify?
Visit 👉 phortify.eu
If you’re in photonics and believe collaboration drives innovation 🔬
Join the upcoming webinar by Optica and discover how Phortify connects education, industry & digital skills across Europe.
📅 26 Feb 2026 | 16:00–17:00 (CET)
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We are pleased to announce that Phortify scholarships are officially launched and open for applications. 🚀
That’s a wrap! 🎉
Our Phortigy Partner Highlight campaign is now complete. Here’s the full map of our European network.
If you missed any, feel free to check our previous posts or visit our website. 💙
#Phortify #Photonics #EUcollaboration
🌍 Meet Active Fiber Systems (AFS)!
A TRUMPF Group company developing world-leading femtosecond laser systems, AFS supports Phortify through internships and industry input that help shape photonics curricula and prepare future talent.
#Phortify #Photonics #Skills #Industry #EUProjects
🌏Meet SMART Photonics!
As a leading InP foundry, they support Phortify through guest lectures, course participation, internships, and company visits. They also help shape our learning modules through the Industrial Advisory Board to align skills with industry needs.
#Phortify #Photonics #Education
🌍 Today we spotlight WUT!
A forward-thinking university where quality education meets cutting-edge research, WUT offers strong programmes in photonics and related fields. Through Phortify, they lead the open-access library and manage digital resources for future learners.
#Phortify #Photonics
🌏Today, we spotlight CNR from Italy. Through research, education, and public engagement, they contribute to Phortify’s mission by developing science-communication training that supports the next generation of photonics talent.
#Phortify #Photonics #Education #EUProjects
🌍 Today we spotlight Politecnico di Milano!
With strong expertise in photonics research and teaching, Polimi prepares innovators who connect fundamental science with high-tech applications.
Through Phortify, they highlight photonics as a key technology shaping modern industries.
#Phortify #Photonics
🌍 Today, we highlight UEF!
As Finland’s leading photonics hub, UEF advances cutting-edge research and guides Phortify’s analysis of labour-market trends to co-create future-ready education modules.
#Phortify #Photonics #Education #Finland #Innovation #EUProjects
🌍 Today, we spotlight Leibniz-IPHT!
Through Phortify, they help shape modern photonics training by leading digital skills efforts and evaluating new teaching formats across Europe. @leibnizipht.bsky.social
#Phortify #Photonics #Education #DigitalSkills #Innovation #EUProjects
🌍 Today we spotlight TU/e!
Through Phortify, TU/e supports inclusive and future-ready photonics education, ensuring learners gain the skills needed for tomorrow’s job market.
#Phortify #Photonics #Digitaleurope #Masterinphotonics
💫 Let’s head to Ghent, Belgium!
UGent leads Phortify’s work on quality assurance and MSc harmonisation, advancing photonics education through the expertise of its Photonics Research Group.
#Phortify #Photonics #Education #UGent #EUProjects
@archeougent.bsky.social
🌍 Today we spotlight Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU) , home to the Abbe School of Photonics and 120+ years of photonics excellence. Proud to have FSU in the Phortify network!
#Phortify #Photonics #Education
Meet another key partner of Phortify — ICFO!
With strong ties to industry and a passion for outreach, ICFO empowers the next generation of photonics leaders.
@icfo.eu
#Phortify #Photonics #Education #EUProjects
💡 Vrije Universiteit Brussel – B-PHOT, coordinator of Phortify, drives this European initiative forward. With expertise in photonics research, innovation, and training, VUB–B-PHOT leads efforts to strengthen photonics education and digital skills. @b-phot.vub.be
#Phortify #Photonics #DigitalSkills
💡At #EOSAM2025, EOS hosted its 9th EU Project Session! From photonics innovation to quantum internet and integrated chips, talks showed how EU projects are shaping Europe’s photonics future.
Thanks to all speakers! 👏
@photonics21.bsky.social
@photonhub.eu
@phortify.eu
@eu-qia.bsky.social
@qsnp.eu
Our new €5M EU-funded initiative bringing Europe’s leading universities, labs, and companies together to shape the future of photonics education and training.
Here’s to an exciting journey ahead!💡
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#Photonics #DigitalSkills #EUfunded #FutureSkills