The Innovation Award addresses laser manufacturers, users and researchers, who have successfully conceived and implemented an innovative idea relating to laser technology. The award can be conferred on an individual researcher or on an entire project group.
The projects must have been centered on the use of laser light in materials processing and the methods of producing such light. They must currently be in the stage of practical implementation of demonstrable commercial value to industry.
A shortlist of the best candidates will be compiled by an international jury consisting of 10 members recruited from industry and the research community. The best 3 applicants will be awarded with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. The prize-winner will be awarded a sum of 10,000 euros and the title of »AKL fellow« and »ELI fellow«.
The official presentation of the award will take place at the International Laser Technology Congress AKL´14 on 27 April 2016 in Aachen.
The call is now open and will close on January 15, 2016 (time of receipt)
Further information can be found on the Innovation Award laser technology website.