On the way to the EIC Summit 2026 in Brussels, FluIDect CEO Dr. Tobias Schröter visited the Vrije Universiteit Brussel Photonics Campus / Photonics Innovation Center in Pajottegem. Together with Prof. Dr. Ir. Heidi Ottevaere and optical designer Indy Magnus from B-PHOT Brussels Photonics at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), the team reviewed the first prototypes for FluIDect’s new spectrometer — an important milestone on the path toward scalable production. This work is part of FluIDect’s collaboration within PhotonHub PHACTORY, the EU-backed photonics innovation initiative coordinated by B-PHOT at VUB. PHACTORY connects companies with Europe’s leading photonics expertise to accelerate prototyping, validation and industrial uptake. For FluIDect, this visit marks another step in translating advanced optical sensing into robust, manufacturable solutions for real-time process monitoring. A big thank you to Heidi Ottevaere, Indy Magnus and the entire B-PHOT team for the strong collaboration, excellent optical design work and hands-on support. Next stop: EIC Summit 2026 — continuing the conversation on how European deep-tech innovation can move from breakthrough science to scalable industrial products.
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