Photonics student at a lab training within the EU Phortify project.
Image: Vrije Universiteit BrusselsASP is a full member of the EU-project PHORTIFY - Photonics education network for next-gen innovation and digital skills excellence for industry and society! PHORTIFY is a Digital Europe Programme action delivered by a consortium of 12 partners coordinated by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). The initiative harmonises learning outcomes and quality assurance, enables cross-border mobility, and awards certifications to accelerate Europe’s photonics talent pipeline.
From 2025 until 2029, PHORTIFY will create a shared photonics curriculum across seven Master’s programmes, complemented by industry-co-designed self-standing modules for professionals. Students and researchers will gain access to Europe’s leading laboratories, digital resources, and instructors, while companies benefit from graduates trained on real tools, workflows, and challenges.
Research team of the PHORTIFY project consortium in the ACP labs.
Image: Sven Döring, Leibniz-IPHTPhotonics enables technologies from high-speed communications and medical imaging to advanced manufacturing and AI. With a global market projected to reach €1.4 trillion by 2032, PHORTIFY ensures Europe remains competitive by equipping the next generation with cutting-edge skills. The programme places strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, offering scholarships, mobility support, and mentorship opportunities for underrepresented groups. A digital library, hybrid learning model with remote and XR-enabled labs, and industry-supervised projects will make top-quality training accessible across borders.
To become a PHORTIFY Master student, you first have to enroll either in our M.Sc. Photonics or M.Sc. Quantum Science & Technology program. Thus, this is another strong incentive to apply with us for the next intake.
The whole PHORTIFY consortium comprises:
More information on PHORTIFY is available at https://phortify.euExternal link.