Smart Nano: Photonics Capability Programme

Opportunity

Build practical photonics capability through hands-on training in PIC design, simulation, and prototyping, with access to Smart Nano NI infrastructure…

Open date: 13 Oct 2026 Close date: 15 Nov 2026

Day of Photonics 2026

Event

Join us at Day of Photonics 2026 taking place in Hilton Hotel, Belfast. The event will explore how Northern Ireland’s…

21 October 2026 12:15 – 17:00

Advanced Connectivity Programme demonstrates the value of real-world innovation for UK industry. 

Press Release

Digital Catapult has concluded its Advanced Connectivity Technology Access Programme with Smart Nano NI, showcasing how SMEs are using private…

Published 11 Aug 2026

Smart Nano Showcase Event

Event

Join Digital Catapult’s Technology Access Programme Showcase to discover how innovative organisations are applying cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world challenges.…

23 June 2026 12:00 – 15:30

Digital Catapult launches Advanced Connectivity Technology Access Programme to accelerate real-world innovation

Press Release

Digital Catapult has launched the Smart Nano Advanced Connectivity Technology Access Programme, bringing together 10 companies to accelerate real-world applications…

Published 6 May 2026

Smart Nano Industrial Photonics Bootcamp

Opportunity

Build practical photonics capability through hands-on training in PIC design, simulation, and prototyping, with access to Smart Nano NI infrastructure…

Open date: 16 Apr 2026 Close date: 18 May 2026

Smart Nano Advanced Connectivity Technology Access Programme

Opportunity

Accelerate your connected solution with real world validation on Northern Ireland’s largest private 5G and Cellular IoT testbed. Fully funded…

Open date: 16 Feb 2026 Close date: 15 Mar 2026

Smart Nano NI: Accelerating Industry Through Advanced Connectivity Technologies

Event

Explore how advanced connectivity technologies are transforming industry through real world demonstrations, expert insights and collaboration opportunities.

10 March 2026 10:00 – 15:00

Day of Photonics 2025

Event

Join us at Day of Photonics 2025 to explore how Northern Ireland’s photonics sector is powering innovation. Connect with leaders…

21 October 2025 12:30 – 17:00

Photonics and future connectivity solutions demonstrate UK-wide industrial applications 

Press Release

Ten deep tech companies have successfully trialled photonics and advanced communications solutions through Digital Catapult’s Northern Ireland accelerator programme, boosting…

Published 3 Jul 2025