SPIE Photonics West
Smart Nano NI is a Northern Ireland consortium developing advanced prototyping and smart manufacturing methods to deliver new technologies.
Members of Smart Nano NI are attending SPIE Photonics West 2025 as part of the UK Department of Business and Trade delegation. 28 companies and 8 organisations across over 30 subcategories within photonics and its applications are attending and across the UK delegation there are 15 speaking slots on the Photonics West main stage and at fringe events.
About Us
The consortium shares specialised capabilities around nano manufacturing and world-leading knowledge in photonics. The goal is to create self-sustaining local ecosystem through research and innovation with opportunities for new applications across multiple sectors including analytics, healthcare, diagnostics and data storage.
The Ambitions of Smart Nano NI
Advance the growth of a photonics cluster in Northern Ireland,
Grow local and international connections in the photonics sector,
Establish an integrated photonics design centre to bring photonic concepts from design to prototyping, increasing capacity to bring innovative products to markets,
For manufacturing companies, it will increase knowledge in smart manufacturing with an aim of a 30% productivity growth with industry partners.
To inspire the next generation of Northern Ireland’s researchers, engineers, inventors and entrepreneurs through bespoke business accelerator programmes.
To enable over 70 SMEs, investigate new technologies and explore potential commercial applications for their business.
Smart Nano NI Representatives attending SPIE Photonics West 2025
Cillian McPolin
Richard Pitwon
If you’d like to arrange a meeting or have a talk with a representative from Smart Nano NI, please search for:
Cillian McPolin and Richard Pitwon using the SPIE Conference App.
If you need help with appointments or getting in touch please email us at info@smartnanoni.com with your preferred day and time.