At SpectroNet, we are proud to support initiatives that drive innovation, foster diversity, and build a sustainable future for optoelectronics and related industries. In collaboration with our cluster partner ams-OSRAM, we are thrilled to highlight the relaunch of the Engage program in 2025. This pioneering initiative is part of ams-OSRAM’s project "Efficient Optoelectronics for a Sustainable and Resilient European Semiconductor Ecosystem - OptoSuRe", funded within the IPCEI ME/CT framework.
What is OptoSuRe?
The OptoSuRe project is a groundbreaking endeavor by ams-OSRAM that focuses on advancing research and development for next-generation, highly efficient, and integrated optoelectronic semiconductor devices. By fostering innovation and establishing the necessary framework conditions, the project aims to bolster Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem, ensuring it remains sustainable and resilient in the face of global challenges.
Introducing the Engage Program
As part of the spillover activities under OptoSuRe, the Engage program is designed to empower women researchers, helping them overcome the systemic obstacles and biases that often hinder their entrepreneurial aspirations. Through targeted training and support, Engage provides participants with the skills and confidence needed to transform their innovative ideas into viable commercial ventures.
This initiative aligns perfectly with SpectroNet’s mission to support the growth and diversification of the optics and photonics sector by fostering inclusivity and innovation.
Program Overview
Engage is a focused training program that operates during the Ideation phase of business development. The program’s primary goal is to identify innovative ideas and nurture an entrepreneurial mindset among women researchers. By equipping participants with essential skills, Engage serves as a springboard for the initial stages of business development.
Key Features of Engage:
Duration: A 9-week comprehensive training program
Target Audience: Women at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey, including Master’s, PhD, and Post-Doc researchers
Delivery: Virtual sessions to enable pan-European participation
Cost: Free of charge and obligation-free
Opportunities: Participants will qualify for further entrepreneurship and business development training
Areas of Focus:
Participants are encouraged to apply if their research or ideas align with the following areas:
Optics and Photonics
Micro- and Optoelectronics: From components to systems and applications such as visualization, illumination, sensing, and medicine/health
Digitization: Excluding pure software or machine learning/AI development
Smart Manufacturing
Sustainability: Projects that integrate energy and resource efficiency
Why Engage Matters
Women in STEM and entrepreneurship often face unique barriers, including limited access to funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Engage addresses these challenges head-on, providing a supportive environment where participants can:
Develop critical entrepreneurial skills
Gain insights into the commercialization of scientific ideas
Build a network of like-minded innovators
By supporting female researchers, Engage contributes to a more inclusive and innovative European entrepreneurial landscape.
Stakeholder Briefing: Learn More
To share more details about this exciting program, we invite academic institutions, research centers, national research organizations, and enterprise development agencies to join a dedicated stakeholder briefing.
Details of the Briefing:
Date: Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Time: 11:00 CET
Location: Online (via Zoom)
Spread the Word
We encourage you to share this information with female researchers in your organization and networks. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of women entrepreneurs, fostering a stronger, more diverse innovation ecosystem in Europe.
For more information about SpectroNet’s initiatives and our collaboration with ams-OSRAM, visit our website or contact us directly. Let’s work together to shape the future of optoelectronics and beyond!
Comentarios