PIC Bootcamp training

Build your silicon photonics skills through practical, expert-led training

Develop your knowledge and hands-on experience in photonic integrated circuits (PICs), with courses covering design, fabrication, packaging, testing and advanced PIC design tools.

Build Your Silicon Photonics Expertise

Whether you’re developing your core knowledge or looking to build specialist expertise, PIC Bootcamp offers practical training designed around different skills and experience levels.

PIC Bootcamp CORE

The PIC Bootcamp CORE is an immersive training initiative providing participants with hands-on experience in the design, fabrication, packaging and testing of PICs.
This four module programme spread over several months is tailored to equip individuals with the technical know-how and practical skills required to excel in the exciting field of Silicon Photonics.

PIC Bootcamp ADVANCED

Our ADVANCED courses explore specific areas of PIC technology in greater depth, helping participants develop their expertise through practical training using industry-relevant tools and processes.

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Introduction to Fabrication

This two-day practical course provides a comprehensive introduction to the nanofabrication of silicon photonic devices. Delegates will gain hands-on experience with standard CMOS processing steps, key fabrication techniques and cleanroom protocols within the University of Southampton’s CORNERSTONE cleanroom facilities.

23rd - 24th February 2027

PIC Bootcamp ADVANCED: PIC design using Lumerical and Synopsys Optocompiler

This advanced course provides practical training in the design and simulation of photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits (PICs) using Ansys Lumerical and Synopsys OptoCompiler. Delegates will learn the underlying theory of key photonic components and circuits, then apply it through guided design and simulation exercises using industry-standard tools and the CORNERSTONE process design kit (PDK).

9th - 12th February 2027

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