{"id":738,"date":"2026-02-17T16:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abg.asso.fr\/2026\/02\/17\/the-jean-jerphagnon-prize-2026-edition\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T10:04:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T10:04:19","slug":"the-jean-jerphagnon-prize-2026-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abg.asso.fr\/en\/2026\/02\/17\/the-jean-jerphagnon-prize-2026-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"The Jean Jerphagnon Prize [2026 Edition]"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr>\n<p><a class=\"abg-legacy-link abg-legacy-link--anchor\" href=\"#Prix\">The Jean Jerphagnon Prize 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"abg-legacy-link abg-legacy-link--anchor\" href=\"#Obj\">Prize Objectives<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"abg-legacy-link abg-legacy-link--anchor\" href=\"#Dates\">Key Dates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"abg-legacy-link abg-legacy-link--anchor\" href=\"#Candidature\">Application and Practical Information<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 id=\"Prix\">The Jean Jerphagnon Prize 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Organised by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfoptique.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SFO \u2013 French Optical Society<\/strong>,<\/a> t<strong>he Jean Jerphagnon Prize 2026<\/strong> highlights applied research projects in optics and photonics with strong industrial and societal potential. Its objective is to accelerate the transfer of research-driven innovation to industry.<\/p>\n<p>Created in tribute to Jean Jerphagnon, a leading figure in optics and photonics in France, the Prize underscores the importance of bridging high-level scientific excellence and technological innovation with tangible impact.<\/p>\n<p>The Prize is awarded to a researcher, engineer, or scientific entrepreneur proposing an innovative project of high scientific value and significant industrial potential, incorporating at least one strong optics or photonics component.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Obj\">Prize Objectives<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognise innovative projects integrating a major optics or photonics component;<\/li>\n<li>Highlight scientific and entrepreneurial talent;<\/li>\n<li>Promote applied innovation and its transfer to industry;<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to the dynamism of the French photonics ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since its creation, <strong>the Jean Jerphagnon Prize<\/strong> has catalysed breakthrough innovations. Several laureates and nominees from previous editions are now key actors in the sector, contributing to disruptive technologies and high-growth start-ups.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Dates\">Key Dates<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"abg-legacy-accent\"><strong>March 15, 2026<\/strong>: deadline for submission of the complete application file<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>April\u2013May 2026<\/strong>: pre-selection of applications and hearings of finalists before the jury<\/p>\n<p><strong>July 8, 2026<\/strong>: award ceremony during the <strong>Optique BFC 2026<\/strong> congress in Dijon<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Candidature\">Application and Practical Information<\/h2>\n<h3>Applicant Profile<\/h3>\n<p>The Prize is open to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>a researcher;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>an engineer;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>or a scientific entrepreneur.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Submitted work must demonstrate strong scientific value, clear industrial and societal potential, and include at least one optics or photonics component.<\/p>\n<h3>Jury and Partners<\/h3>\n<p>The selection is conducted by a jury chaired by <strong>Alain Aspect<\/strong>, 2022 Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics, alongside leading figures from research and the photonics industry.<\/p>\n<p>The Prize benefits from the support of major ecosystem partners, including Systematic Paris-Region, the French Academy of Technologies, CNRS, IMT Nord Europe, SEE, SFP, Optitec, Photonics Bretagne and Minalogic.<\/p>\n<h3>Application File<\/h3>\n<div class=\"abg-legacy-callout\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/systematic-paris-region.org\/prix-jean-jerphagnon-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Access full application details and submit your application online <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The complete application file must be submitted no later than<span class=\"abg-legacy-accent\"> <strong>March 15, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<h3>Contact<\/h3>\n<p>For any questions regarding applications, please consult the official event page or contact the organisers via the dedicated website.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"abg-legacy-link abg-legacy-link--web\" href=\"https:\/\/systematic-paris-region.org\/prix-jean-jerphagnon-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For further information, please consult the official Jean Jerphagnon Prize 2026 webpage.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Prize aims to promote technological innovation and the dissemination of optics and photonics across all fields of application. It is awarded to a researcher or engineer who proposes an innovative project of high scientific value or strong industrial potential, representing a significant milestone in their career, and incorporating at least one optics or photonics component. 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