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Launch of a European PIIEC Call for Proposals on Advanced Semiconductor Technologies (AST)

July 16, 2026

Cluster news

Launch of a European PIIEC Call for Proposals on Advanced Semiconductor Technologies (AST)

The purpose of this call for proposals is to identify projects eligible for the PIIEC AST program for selection.

PHAROS Day: "Directed Energy Weapons"

February 16, 2026

Cluster news

PHAROS Day: "Directed Energy Weapons"

This event, organized by ALPHA-RLH, Aerospace Valley, and CEA Gramat, took place on January 29, 2026, at the Grand Couvent in Gramat, with 120 participants in attendance.

French photonics at Photonics West 2026

February 2, 2026

Cluster news

French photonics at Photonics West 2026

French photonics, particularly from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, was present in San Francisco from January 20 to 22, 2026, at Photonics West, the global gathering for the optical-photonics industry.

Oxxius announces the strategic acquisition of US company 89 North

January 26, 2026

Members' news

Oxxius announces the strategic acquisition of US company 89 North

Oxxius announced the acquisition of 89 North, a U.S. expert in the development of advanced laser lighting and imaging systems.

Fiber Optics Group takes a new step forward with the establishment of a tripartite Executive Committee

January 21, 2026

Members' news

Fiber Optics Group takes a new step forward with the establishment of a tripartite Executive Committee

Fiber Optics Group (FOG), a major international player in fiber optic solutions, is accelerating its growth by establishing executive governance.

Materials for tomorrow's photonics

January 20, 2026

Cluster news

Materials for tomorrow's photonics

ALPHA-RLH and the European Ceramics Cluster, with the support of Saint-Gobain Aerospace, organized a day dedicated to the latest technological advances in the design of advanced materials for photonics on January 14, 2026, in Limoges.

Imagine Optic announces the acquisition of Orcéenne SME Karthala System, specializing in multiphoton microscopy

December 12, 2025

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Imagine Optic announces the acquisition of Orcéenne SME Karthala System, specializing in multiphoton microscopy

Imagine Optic announces the acquisition of Orcéenne SME Karthala System, specializing in multiphoton microscopy

Evosens becomes Arlumen

November 7, 2025

Members' news

Evosens becomes Arlumen

Over more than 15 years of existence, Evosens has successfully completed numerous projects, involving a wide variety of technologies and applications, for start-ups, SMEs, and large companies. 

 Photonics conquers space

November 3, 2025

Cluster news

Photonics conquers space

Photonics conquers space

Defense Day

October 2, 2025

Cluster news

Defense Day

This Defense Day event organized by the cluster took place on September 17, 2025, at the Bordeaux Regional Council building, attended by 80 participants, including several companies from the BITD (defense industrial and technological base).

Headlines

Launch of a European PIIEC Call for Proposals on Advanced Semiconductor Technologies (AST)

July 16, 2026

Cluster news

Launch of a European PIIEC Call for Proposals on Advanced Semiconductor Technologies (AST)

The purpose of this call for proposals is to identify projects eligible for the PIIEC AST program for selection.

New Aquitaine Mission in Quebec

May 26, 2025

Cluster news

New Aquitaine Mission in Quebec

From May 4 to 11, 2025, the ALPHA-RLH cluster, the Naquidis Center dedicated to quantum technologies, and academic stakeholders took part in a mission to Quebec.

1st edition of RF CONNECT in LIMOGES

Apr 14, 2025

Cluster news

1st edition of RF CONNECT in LIMOGES

This event was a great success, bringing together 140 participants from industry, academia, and institutions in the field of RF connectivity to discuss the needs, challenges, solutions, and prospects of 5G/6G.

SMART BUILDINGS & MOBILITIES: tomorrow's buildings and mobility at the heart of the digital and environmental transition

February 26, 2025

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SMART BUILDINGS & MOBILITIES: tomorrow's buildings and mobility at the heart of the digital and environmental transition

100 participants discovered how tomorrow's technologies will transform our living and working spaces into connected, environmentally friendly environments.

Advances and prospects for new technologies in medical imaging

February 18, 2025

Cluster news

Advances and prospects for new technologies in medical imaging

The 2025 edition of the BIPSA (Bio-Imagerie Photonique et Santé en Nouvelle-Aquitaine) event in Nouvelle-Aquitaine was held on February 5 at the Poitiers University Hospital.

Successful completion of the European NewSkin project

January 22, 2025

Cluster news

Successful completion of the European NewSkin project

Launched in April 2020, the European NewSkin project was successfully completed in December 2024.

Learning Expedition Japan: CCIs and DeepTech

Sep 19, 2024

Cluster news

Learning Expedition Japan: CCIs and DeepTech

As part of the European CREACTIVE project, the ALPHA-RLH cluster is organizing a Learning Expedition to Japan from September 26 to October 3, 2024.

Numérixplore: digital professions

Sep 6, 2024

Cluster news

Numérixplore: digital professions

Numérixplore is an event that will take place on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Poitiers, at the Futuroscope.

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Photonics Vacation Workbook - by Arlumen

July 16, 2026

Members' news

Photonics Vacation Workbook - by Arlumen

Arlumen is offering its photonics summer workbook! Every week on LinkedIn and at arlumen.fr, you can test your knowledge...

Photonics Vacation Workbook - by Arlumen

July 16, 2026

Members' news

Photonics Vacation Workbook - by Arlumen

Arlumen is offering its photonics summer workbook! Every week on LinkedIn and at arlumen.fr, you can test your knowledge...

Webinar: "Surface Analysis of Materials to Address Your Industrial Challenges"

June 10, 2026

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Webinar: "Surface Analysis of Materials to Address Your Industrial Challenges"

SERMA Technologies is offering a webinar titled "Surface Analysis of Materials: Solutions to Your Industrial Challenges"

Webinar: "Mini ECDL Pigtails & Micro TA Injected via Fiber Optics"

June 8, 2026

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Webinar: "Mini ECDL Pigtails & Micro TA Injected via Fiber Optics"

IDIL by Fiber Optics Group invites you to join us on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for a technical webinar.

Webinar: "From Nanoscale Imaging to Engineering Decisions: Choosing the Right Metrology Method Under Tight Time Constraints" – March 25, 2026

March 17, 2026

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Webinar: "From Nanoscale Imaging to Engineering Decisions: Choosing the Right Metrology Method Under Tight Time Constraints" – March 25, 2026

IotaMetrix is offering a webinar to help you choose the right metrology method.

Reuniwatt ensures a bright future for optical satellite communications by studying the atmosphere

February 24, 2026

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Reuniwatt ensures a bright future for optical satellite communications by studying the atmosphere

Reuniwatt, the global leader in cloud cover observation and forecasting, is asserting its strategic role in the deployment of Free-Space Optical Communications (FSOC) through the MARLIN and SOLiS projects funded by France 2030.

Opton Laser structures an offering dedicated to defense applications

February 20, 2026

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Opton Laser structures an offering dedicated to defense applications

Opton Laser International announces the structuring of an offering dedicated to defense applications, bringing together a range of technologies...

Oxxius announces the strategic acquisition of US company 89 North

January 26, 2026

Members' news

Oxxius announces the strategic acquisition of US company 89 North

Oxxius announced the acquisition of 89 North, a U.S. expert in the development of advanced laser lighting and imaging systems.

Fiber Optics Group takes a new step forward with the establishment of a tripartite Executive Committee

January 21, 2026

Members' news

Fiber Optics Group takes a new step forward with the establishment of a tripartite Executive Committee

Fiber Optics Group (FOG), a major international player in fiber optic solutions, is accelerating its growth by establishing executive governance.

Imagine Optic announces the acquisition of Orcéenne SME Karthala System, specializing in multiphoton microscopy

December 12, 2025

Members' news

Imagine Optic announces the acquisition of Orcéenne SME Karthala System, specializing in multiphoton microscopy

Imagine Optic announces the acquisition of Orcéenne SME Karthala System, specializing in multiphoton microscopy

Evosens becomes Arlumen

November 7, 2025

Members' news

Evosens becomes Arlumen

Over more than 15 years of existence, Evosens has successfully completed numerous projects, involving a wide variety of technologies and applications, for start-ups, SMEs, and large companies.