Global leaders in technology like Lumentum, Gooch & Housego, Spirent, Queensgate (Prior Scientific), Effect Photonics and II-IV Photonics are all located in Torbay. These companies are committed to major ongoing investment in the region. Alongside these are other specialised companies in photonics integrated circuits (PIC) packaging such as Bay Photonics and other hi tech manufacturing. This has cemented our reputation as one of the most important locations in the UK for advanced electronics, and particularly photonics, knowledge and expertise. With headquarters at EPIC, the Torbay Hi Tech Cluster is very active as an organisation and meets bimonthly. The Cluster is also a proud member of the and is highly integrated in pursuing opportunities for collaboration, innovation and investment.