PHOTONICS – THE SCIENCE OF LIGHT

PREIN Flagship is a Photonics Research and Innovation platform focusing on
light-based solutions from scientific excellence to industrial and societal impact. PREIN partners are worldwide leaders in photonics.

Photonics and light-based technologies play a central role in all areas of modern life, including in telecommunications, biomedicine, health care, energy and environment, manufacturing, and consumer products. Read more

Research

Light-based solutions from fundamental and applied research to prototype and technology development.

Study photonics in Finland

Top-level master’s degree studies and doctoral studies.

The doctoral pilot programme

Innovative Doctoral Education Ecosystem for Photonics – I-DEEP

The overall rationale of I-DEEP is to educate a new generation of doctoral students through innovative approaches that accelerate graduation time without compromising the quality of education.

photonics For industry

Expertise, Capabilities and Facilities for Photonics Research.

Light for Families in Joensuu, Nov 8, 2025

Event: Light for Families in Joensuu, November 8, 2025.

November 8, 2025 10:00 – 14:00

University of Eastern Finland, together with University of Eastern Finland’s LUMA Center and the Photonics Flagship PREIN, invites you to…

Paasitorni. PREIN Annual Research Symposium 11 November 2025 in Helsinki.

November 11, 2025

The annual PREIN Research Symposium offers an excellent opportunity for industry representatives, academics from other institutions, and anyone interested in…