OPPORTUNITY: Call for papers is open for Photonics West 2026!. Contribute your latest work, expand your professional network, and connect with colleagues from diverse disciplines around the world in the heart of technological innovation. More information:

📢 JOB OPPORTUNITY 📢 @Tech_Scot are looking for a new Senior Programme Manager – Critical Technologies to join our team and help support Scotland’s Critical Technologies Sector. Interested? Take a look at the full job description below. 👇.

OPPORTUNITY: Canada-UK Semiconductors. UK registered organisations can apply for a share of at least £1 million for collaboration with Canadian SMEs on joint Semiconductors projects. Registration close: 15 October. More information:

OPPORTUNITY: PQA Early Impact Call. UK-based academics can apply for up to £50,000 funding for projects of up to 6 months that contribute to the sustainable growth of #Scotland’s #photonics sector. RAs are eligible to apply. Deadline: 15 July.

OPPORTUNITY: Department for Business and Trade Italy - Aeroporti di Roma Innovation "Runway to the Future" 2025. A global program open to startups aimed at scouting innovative solution to build the airport of the future.

OPPORTUNITY: Horizon Europe 2025 work programme Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space. Multiple topics available under Horizon Europe’s Cluster 4 programme for 2025/26, with up to €75m available for the largest single projects.

📢 JOB OPPORTUNITY 📢 @Tech_Scot are looking for a new Senior Programme Manager – Critical Technologies to join our team and help support Scotland’s Critical Technologies Sector. Interested? Take a look at the full job description below. 👇.

📢NEWS📢Industry leader appointed Chair of Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster Advisory Board. Alan Anderson, Senior Director of R&D at Optos , has been appointed Chair of Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster Advisory Board.

📢BLOG📢 Navigating relocation with Locators. In this week’s blog, we explore location services and how they can be beneficial for organisations seeking specialised talent with our member, Locators.

OPPORTUNITY: UK Space Agency: International Bilateral Fund – Call 2. UKSA invites proposals for projects that will help strengthen the UK space sector’s international partnerships. Registration closes: 7 July at midnight. More information:

OPPORTUNITY: Practical Photonics Skills Course | 18 - 22 August | Glasgow. The next Practical Photonics Skills Course, delivered in partnership with, @Tech_Scot, the @UniStrathclyde and the @NMIS_group, will take place from 18-22 August.

OPPORTUNITY: PQA Early Impact Call. UK university academics can apply for up to £50K in funding for photonics or quantum technology projects lasting up to 6 months, aiming to benefit Scotland’s Central Belt socially and economically.

📢Call for abstracts SCOT Conference 📢. Opportunities for both poster and oral presentations. This is your chance to showcase your research, connect with leading experts, and be part of Scotland’s premier event in optical technologies.

OPPORTUNITY: Contracts for Innovation: Quantum Sensors and PNT Missions Primer. Apply for a share of £14m to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum sensors and quantum position, navigation, and timing products and services. Closes: 2 July.

MEMBER OFFER: We're pleased to share that our members can access an exclusive 25% discount on Jabil’s Market Sector Intelligence Reports!. More:

OPPORTUNITY: Practical Photonics Skills Course | 18 - 22 Aug. The next Practical Photonics Skills Course, delivered in partnership with the @UniStrathclyde and the @NMIS_group, will take place from 18-22 August. Find out more and register today:.

OPPORTUNITY: Canada-UK Semiconductors. UK registered organisations can apply for a share of at least £1 million for collaboration with Canadian SMEs on joint Semiconductors projects. More information:

OPPORTUNITY: Horizon Europe Pump Priming collaboration opportunities 2025. Application deadline: 15 July.

MEMBER OFFER: We're pleased to share that our members can access an exclusive 25% discount on Jabil’s Market Sector Intelligence Reports!. More:

MEMBER OFFER: 30% off Heriot-Watt's online MBA and MSc courses. The HW Business Partnerships team is offering Edinburgh Business School’s highly practical and business-focused upskilling at a fantastic 30% discount to Technology Scotland members.