Master in Silicon Photonics

Ecosystem

For some, the flexible study paths - to spread the program over multiple years - will still be too extensive, time-consuming or can not be taken due to work-life balance.
Therefore, we launched a Micro-credential: Photonic Integrated Circuits: from theory to practice and applications

Research in Photonics at Ghent University

Ghent Silicon Photonics Ecosystem

The UGent IOF Business Development Center of Center for Nano- and Biophotonics (NB-Photonics) is responsible for technology transfer and the valorization of research results in the field of photonics.
This results in a number of bilateral projects with companies but the ultimate aim is to transfer high-impact photonics technologies to companies and to create new spin-off companies; so far the following spin-off companies -with a focus on integrated photonics - are stablished..

  2023 Axithra
  2018 MEEP
    Sentea
  2016 Indigo Diabetes
  2014 Luceda Photonics
  2010 Caliopa

Affiliated Organisations

  • imec
    a world-leading research hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, plays a pivotal role in advancing silicon photonics through its close collaboration with Ghent University. Together with UGent’s Photonics Research Group, CMST, and IDLab, imec drives innovation in photonic integrated circuits, enabling breakthroughs in data communication, sensing, and quantum technologies. This synergy fosters a unique ecosystem where cutting-edge research meets industrial scalability.

  • ePIXfab:
    a European silicon photonics platform coordinated by Ghent University, serving as a key enabler for research, prototyping, and training in photonic integrated circuits; and accelerating innovation and industrial adoption of silicon photonics across Europe and beyond.

  • >PhotonDelta:
    a Dutch/European innovation hub, based in Eindhoven Brainport, that accelerates the development and commercialization of integrated photonics.

  • Support:
    Imec, Ligentec, and HPE Labs each have R&D offices in or near Ghent, and have all been involved in the creation of this program and will contribute with guest lectures.