A new Princeton University-led collaboration to drive economic and technological advancements in photonics—the branch of science that includes lasers, optical fibers and cutting-edge light-based innovations—has been awarded a development grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program.
The grant will lay the groundwork for a multistate collaboration called Advancing Photonics Technologies that aims to advance research, transition discoveries into the economy, and build the region’s technological workforce.
Co-led by Rowan University, the collaboration includes universities and community colleges, leading photonics companies, statewide economic and workforce development programs, and technology accelerators and incubators that help transition research into startup companies.
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