National

• Methusalem grant (Flemish Government): prof. R. Baets for 'Smart Photonic Chips'

International

• ERC (European Research Council) Starting grant: prof. P. Bienstman for 'Naresco'
• ERC (European Research Council) Starting grant: prof. D. Van Thourhout for 'ULPPIC'
• ERC (European Research Council) Starting grant: prof. G. Roelkens for 'MIRACLE'
• ERC (European Research Council) Advanced grant: prof. R. Baets for 'InSpectra'