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Going west and the power of practical mentorship


QuantIC has inspired 10 PhD and postdoctoral researchers with a bold new programme to develop their skills and allow them to experience the scale and excitement of Photonics West. Mark Elliott met the group in San Francisco to understand why this has made such a difference to their work and explores what other training bodies and organisations can learn from the project


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he context is familiar enough: skills gaps across the photonics


sector compounded by a concern that the supply of trained staff can’t meet the demands of a buoyant market... and the more universal issue that academia doesn’t always offer a natural pathway into business application. QuantIC, as one of the pillars of the National Quantum Technology Programme, addresses this issue through Quantum Leap, an entrepreneurship and innovation training programme, delivered by Anchored In. This programme has been created to inspire and


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accelerate the successful commercialisation of quantum imaging and sensing technologies. Funded by QuantIC, the UK quantum technology hub in quantum enhanced imaging led by 2023 Photonics100 honoree Miles Padgett, the bespoke training for PhD and postdoctoral researchers aims to provide participants with essential skills to enhance their research career and elevate their understanding of commercialisation and entrepreneurship. The ambition? To equip them with business and innovation skills, enhancing their engagement with possible industry partners within a supportive training environment. Teaser sessions in September and October in


www.electrooptics.com


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