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

July 16, 2026

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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.

IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates its 30th anniversary

September 23, 2025

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IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates its 30th anniversary

IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates 30 years of innovation and cohesion

Green Mantis: ALPHA-RLH at the heart of a European project to decarbonize industry

July 30, 2025

Green Mantis: ALPHA-RLH at the heart of a European project to decarbonize industry

The ALPHA-RLH cluster has just achieved another success at European level by winning the Green Mantis project, dedicated to energy transition and decarbonization in industry.

A look back at the second edition of Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

July 18, 2025

Cluster news

A look back at the second edition of Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Following the success of the 2023 edition, Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine returned to the Institut d'Optique d'Aquitaine in Talence on July 4, 2025.

The ALPHA-RLH 2025 Member Forum: 20 years of positive vibes!

June 24, 2025

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The ALPHA-RLH 2025 Member Forum: 20 years of positive vibes!

The Members' Forum was held on June 5 in the magnificent setting of Château Grattequina near Bordeaux.

Evosens develops an eco-designed vision system for detecting and alerting to hazardous events

June 13, 2025

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Evosens develops an eco-designed vision system for detecting and alerting to hazardous events

As part of a project certified by Econum under the auspices of ADEME, AzurIA commissioned Evosens to conduct a mechanical, optical, and thermal design study for their CamIA multispectral camera. 

Biometric security: PISÉO drives optical innovation for sensitive applications

June 4, 2025

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Biometric security: PISÉO drives optical innovation for sensitive applications

In a context where biometric security is becoming a major issue (border control, secure access, military cybersecurity), PISÉO is asserting its role as a strategic technology partner for defense stakeholders.

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

April 14, 2025

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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.

PLI Conférences 2025: discover the program!

March 21, 2025

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PLI Conférences 2025: discover the program!

The not-to-be-missed event dedicated to industrial laser processes is back! PLI Conférences 2025 will be held on September 24 and 25 in Strasbourg.

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.

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.

GaN and SiC Structures: The New Key Technologies in Power Electronics

April 9, 2026

Cluster news

GaN and SiC Structures: The New Key Technologies in Power Electronics

Start-ups and SMEs in competitiveness clusters perform better

February 25, 2026

Cluster news

Start-ups and SMEs in competitiveness clusters perform better

The results of the Motherbase study confirm the structuring role of competitiveness clusters in the French innovation ecosystem for all regional territories.

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

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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.

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.

 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).

A look back at the second edition of Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

July 18, 2025

Cluster news

A look back at the second edition of Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Following the success of the 2023 edition, Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine returned to the Institut d'Optique d'Aquitaine in Talence on July 4, 2025.

The ALPHA-RLH 2025 Member Forum: 20 years of positive vibes!

June 24, 2025

Cluster news

The ALPHA-RLH 2025 Member Forum: 20 years of positive vibes!

The Members' Forum was held on June 5 in the magnificent setting of Château Grattequina near Bordeaux.

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Photonics Vacation Workbook - by Arlumen

July 16, 2026

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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...

Deeptech Optikan raises 830,000 euros to finance the development of its terahertz wave industrial quality control scanner

Jun 13, 2024

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Deeptech Optikan raises 830,000 euros to finance the development of its terahertz wave industrial quality control scanner

Optikan, a player in industrial non-destructive testing, has just closed an 830,000 euro round of financing led by Techno'Start (an investment fund backed by the Bordeaux Technowest technology park), the Arts & Métiers Business Angels network and the Synergence Invest fund, alongside Bpifrance on behalf of the French State and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region.