Future Photonics Hub

Bridging the gap between academic research and product development by bringing industry and funding agencies together to co-invest in R&D.

Find out more

The Future Photonics Hub is a partnership between two leading UK research institutes, the Optoelectronics Research Centre at the University of Southampton and the EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility at the University of Sheffield.

We work with a network of over 40 companies, representing strategic UK sectors including telecommunications, healthcare, defence and aerospace, to support the rapid commercialisation of innovative photonics manufacturing technologies.

Our goals

Together, we are combining our expertise and state-of-the art experimental facilities to:

Lead research

Lead research in core photonics platform technologies: silica optical fibres, III-V semiconductors, silicon photonics, 2D materials and metamaterials.

Integrate processes

Develop integrated manufacturing processes, making it simple and efficient to incorporate photonics into high-value systems.

Fund the future

Fund early stage research into cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.

About us

We aim to secure the UK’s position as a leading innovator in the high value global photonics market by transferring new, practical and commercial process technologies to industry.

Follow us

To stay up to date with the latest developments and news from Future Photonics Hub, follow us on Twitter.

Outreach

Outreach and public engagement brings photonics research to diverse audiences outside academia, from pupils and teachers, to community groups and the general public.

Our facilities

The Future Photonics Hub is home to one of Europe’s best nanoelectronics and photonics fabrication facilities.

Get in touch

Drop us a line if you’d like to discuss an event or collaboration. We’d love to hear from you!

Latest news

Keep up to date with the latest news from The Future Photonics Hub.

Securing the UK’s position as leading innovators in the global photonics market by transferring new, commercial technologies to industry.

Stay in touch

We’d love to send you our newsletter. You’ll be the first to hear about the latest advancements in research, events and funding opportunities.

Outreach activities designed to spark an interest in photonics amongst people of all ages and backgrounds.