SiC Projects, Sic Nano for PicoGeo and SiComb, to Culminate with Final Conference: Unveiling Innovation and Business Potential

Brussels, March 20, 2024 – The EIC FET-Open SiC Nano for PicoGeo and SiComb projects are gearing up to host a highly anticipated final conference on March 20th, 2024, showcasing remarkable advancements in Silicon Carbide (SiC) optical material. Themed "Innovation and Business Potential of SiC Optical Material," the conference promises to unveil cutting-edge technology and shed light on the accomplishments of the SiComb and SiC Nano for PicoGeo frontier projects.

Brussels, March 20, 2024 – The EIC FET-Open SiC Nano for PicoGeo and SiComb projects are gearing up to host a highly anticipated final conference on March 20th, 2024, showcasing remarkable advancements in Silicon Carbide (SiC) optical material. Themed "Innovation and Business Potential of SiC Optical Material", the conference promises to unveil cutting-edge technology and shed light on the accomplishments of the SiComb and SiC Nano for PicoGeo frontier projects.

Unveiling Revolutionary Technology

PicoGeo is set to showcase its groundbreaking ground strain measurement system designed for geohazard monitoring. This innovative system harnesses the exceptional properties of SiC, demonstrating potential strain detection with approximately 100 times greater sensitivity than current technology. The incorporation of fiber lasers enables an all-optical closed-loop operation, facilitating electronic readouts from remote sensor locations.

Conference Highlights

Scheduled from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in Brussels, the conference will feature three open roundtables, each addressing crucial aspects of the projects:

SiC Fabrication and Characterization: Delve into the benefits, challenges, and main results obtained by both projects, emphasizing innovation and effective material utilization within devices.
Lessons Learned and Risk Mitigated: Gain insights into the experiences during the prototyping phase, highlighting lessons learned and risk mitigation strategies employed by both SiComb and PicoGeo projects.
Future Steps and Market Connection: Explore the future trajectory of both projects and activities bridging the gap between research innovation and market application.

Each roundtable will include interviews with researchers from both projects, moderated to include questions from the public.

The conference will be led by Francesco La Via, SiC Nano for PicoGeo coordinator, and Haiyan Ou, SiComb coordinator, bringing together insights and promising ventures that connect novel ideas to successful business solutions. This event marks a pivotal moment at the intersection of innovation and practical application within the realm of SiC optical material.