Dutch Agency to Lead Photonics Innovation Mission to Singapore
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 7 January 2025.
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency is organizing a photonics-focused innovation mission in Singapore from May 19-21, 2025, to bolster collaboration and advancements in photonics packaging.
Strategic Mission Details
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is spearheading this strategic mission that coincides with the Semicon SouthEast Asia conference [1]. The mission aims to explore developments in integrated photonics and strengthen connections between the Dutch and Singaporean innovation ecosystems [1]. The program includes visits to key institutions including The Photonics Institute at NTU and A*STAR Institute, along with targeted matchmaking events [1].
Dutch Photonics Leadership
This mission builds on the Netherlands’ strong position in photonics innovation, exemplified by the recent launch of the ChipNL Competence Centre on January 6, 2024 [2]. With €12 million in funding from the European Commission and RVO [2][5], the Dutch semiconductor and photonics sector is actively expanding its global reach. The High Tech Campus Eindhoven, contributing to 40% of Dutch patent applications [4], serves as a crucial hub for photonics innovation with over 300 companies and 12,500 researchers [4].
Mission Logistics and Participation
The innovation mission has set a participation fee of €250 per person, excluding travel and accommodation costs [1]. Interested participants must register before March 12, 2025, with participation limited to typically one representative per company [1]. The mission emphasizes corporate social responsibility, requiring compliance with OECD Guidelines for participation [1].
Future Impact and Development
The development of photonics technology typically requires significant time for market adoption, with research indicating an average development time of 22 years for sustainable technologies [6]. This mission represents a crucial step in accelerating this timeline through international collaboration. For detailed information, interested parties can contact mission coordinators Eddy Schipper and Astrid Seegers [1].