- ICFO
The Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO) is an independent,
non-profit , research organization established by the Government of Catalonia, Departament d'Universitats, Recerca i Societat de la Informació, and by thePolytechnic University of Catalonia . ICFO was started in March,2002 , with the intention of conducting in-depth basic and appliedresearch in several branches ofscience and technologies related to light, at the highest international level.Branches
There are various branches of ICFO's work.
Research
The center aims to concentrate enough skilled labour to conduct cutting-edge, in-depth research ranging from
information technology tobiotechnology and eventelecommunications . Remote sensing, quantum information, and industrialphotonics are also covered in the foundation's work.Education
The center offers staff the opportunity to obtain a
PhD degree on optical sciences with a broad coverage of its basics and applications. The primary language in research and education is English. Also is usedCatalan language .Economic development and wealth generation
The center aims to be highly proactive in establishing working partnerships with commercial entities, and fostering spin-off companies managed by research members. The center participates in incubator activities and seeks to attract investment venture capital. At full capacity, the center can cater for 300 staff and will occupy approximately 8000 square meters.
ICFO is supported on a base funding basis by the founding institutions, and by competitive projects from national and international funding agencies and private institutions and enterprises. Part of the cost of the new building that hosts the Institute and the corresponding laboratory equipment is financed by the
European Union , through theEuropean Regional Development Fund program.External links
* [http://www.icfo.es ICFO Website]
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