Photonics21, the European Technology Platform, proposes a coordinated action plan at the European level to explore the future applications of light and to reap the expected benefits in terms of creating both jobs and wealth.

Fotónica21, the Spanish Photonics Technology Platform, local mirror of the Photonics21 European Platform, aims at efficiently coordinating industrial innovation in photonics and its applications.

The Nanophotonics Europe Association was established in October 2009, to promote nanophotonics research and development in Europe and to forge partnerships between academia and industry.

Biophotonics4Life Worldwide Consortium seeks to connect nodes of biophotonics researchers, educators, organizations and companies, to better harness global talent and resources and focus them on most important end-user needs.

ETP Nanomedicine is a European Technology Platform led by industry and set up together with the European Commission to address the application of nanotechnology to achieve breakthroughs in healthcare.

The NanoMedicine Platform of Spain aims to bring together the most important Spanish researchers, industries and administrations, in order to promote a common strategy in such a multidisciplinary field as nanomedicine.

EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium, is working with industries, universities, and the European Commission to build a more competitive photonics industrial sector.

AEBALL/UPMBALL are organizations that bring together over 3,000 companies, over 48,000 jobs and are located in L'Hospitalet and Baix Llobregat, an area in constant economic growth.

SECPhO is a business oriented cluster initiative for the optics and photonics sector, bringing together Large Enterprises SMEs, and research centers in the region.

ALINNE The Alliance for Energy Research and Innovation (ALINNE) is a major national public-private partnership that aims to enhance Spanish international leadership in the energy scenery.