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Entrepreneurship Education

The photonics industry is constantly evolving, requiring companies and their members to stay on top of new business opportunities, growth strategies, best product development practices, regulatory policies and leading-edge technologies. Learning doesn’t have to only take place in the classroom, the IEEE and IEEE Photonics Society offer professional development and continuing education resources to improve your photonic business and technical skills, enhance your career, and prepare you for future entrepreneurship ventures.

Photonics Industry Entrepreneurship Series

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Photonics Industry & Entrepreneurship Series

The aim of this workshop series is to explore emerging trends and innovative ideas within the industry, providing valuable insights and practical lessons for aspiring students or entrepreneurs looking to venture into technology-based businesses, with a special focus on, but not limited to, the field of Photonics.

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Governmental Start-Up Resources: SBIR & STTR

Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, America’s Seed Fund awards non-dilutive funding to develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization.

Governmental Start Up Resources

Entrepreneurship Webinars

Through this monthly webinar series visionaries in the frontier of the tech startup world seek to inspire early stage entrepreneurs. Subject matter experts cover industrial photonics engineering, commercialization, and entrepreneurship topical trends.

Industry Podcasts

Did you know that the IEEE and IEEE Photonics Society host a variety of podcast series?

Below examples of podcasts that shine light on hot topics in the engineering profession and industry, as well as the subject matter experts advancing technology forward.

IEEE Entrepreneurship Resources

The IEEE makes it a priority to help our members not just launch, but grow their ventures and facilitate the networking and mentoring for those who have the passion to translate their visions into reality.