Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics

Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics is the first UK Fraunhofer research centre and operates as an applied research and development organization focused on lasers, optical systems, and quantum technologies. Based in Glasgow and hosted at the University of Strathclyde, the centre works with industry on contract research, prototyping, and technology translation rather than developing a traditional therapeutic drug pipeline. Its capabilities span laser source design, optical system development, sensing, imaging, metrology, and quantum technology applications across multiple sectors, including medical and health-related uses. For healthcare, the organization is best understood as an enabling photonics and engineering partner that helps companies develop advanced instrumentation and system technologies rather than as a biotech or pharma company.