# ICFO

- **Website:** <https://icfo.net>
- **Primary alias:** `icfo.net`

## Description

ICFO, a premier research center affiliated with the CERCA program and the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, has been at the forefront of photonics research since its establishment in 2002. Located in the Mediterranean Technology Park near Barcelona, ICFO boasts 80 cutting-edge laboratories where theoretical and experimental scientists collaborate on a diverse array of topics, including medicine, advanced imaging, quantum science, and environmental sensors.

With a strong emphasis on both basic and applied research, ICFO's innovative projects utilize state-of-the-art technologies, such as ultra-fast lasers and nano-materials like graphene. The institute has garnered three prestigious Severo Ochoa distinctions, reflecting its commitment to excellence and success in competitive funding from the European Research Council.

In addition to its research activities, ICFO actively engages with industry through its Corporate Liaison Program, fostering collaborations and supporting the development of start-ups. The center also offers robust educational programs, including master's and PhD degrees, internships, and fellowships, aimed at nurturing the next generation of photonics experts.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Physics _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/user/ICFOnians)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/ICFOnians)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/icfonians)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/icfo)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/ICFOnians)

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