AIM Photonics 2016 call for proposals is open, with a July 15th deadline for submissions. The call for proposals is extended to AIM Photonics members seeking federal funding in 2017 on a matched basis to implement tactical projects targeting AIM Photonics technology goals. These high level goals include the provision of a venue for U.S. cooperative development of advanced integrated photonics manufacturing solutions; catalyzing the maturation and stratification of the integrated photonics ecosystem; and the provision of world-leading photonic integration technology access/on-ramps to U.S. industry, including the subject matter expertise and entrepreneurial sectors, as well as the U.S. government and academic communities. For more information, visit www.aimphotonics.com/2016-call-for-proposals.