The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.
OSCorp is an in-space services company that safeguards the space domain and builds a thriving in-space economy. OSCorp develops cutting-edge technologies at the nexus of GN and C, AI/ML, LiDAR sensors, space robotics, and lasercom terminals. The company aims to revolutionize space operations by delivering strategic capabilities for the U.S. government and commercial space operators. It also aims to provide government operators with unparalleled situational awareness and enable them to execute tactically responsive space operations to protect strategic government and commercial space assets, and the services they provide, from denial, disruption, destruction, or degradation.
Indrio Technologies
Grant in 2022
Indrio Technologies specializes in the development of advanced laser-absorption-based sensors for detecting and measuring chemical concentrations in challenging industrial environments. These sensors are designed to monitor combustion products and hazardous chemicals, including NOx, ammonia, and various volatile compounds such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX). Indrio's products offer calibration-free sensing capabilities, portability, and durability, featuring an internal pump and low power consumption. This technology is particularly beneficial for applications in leak detection and exhaust monitoring, providing clients with reliable and efficient solutions for chemical detection in high-temperature and high-pressure settings.
HardShell Labs
Grant in 2022
Hardshell Labs focuses on developing innovative, internet-controlled devices aimed at environmental conservation and wildlife protection. The company creates a network of remotely operable, artificial intelligence-enhanced rovers designed to deter bird pests from agricultural crops and various facilities, thereby minimizing avian damage. These devices are particularly valuable in protecting crops from ravens and crows, as well as in mitigating infestations at landfills and composting sites. Hardshell Labs also conducts predation research on endangered juvenile desert tortoises, assessing threats posed by avian predators, and engages in laser research for agricultural applications. Through these initiatives, the company provides humane and commercially viable solutions to wildlife management challenges, supporting both environmental conservation and agricultural productivity.
Epirus
Grant in 2021
Epirus, Inc. is a technology company based in Hawthorne, California, specializing in the design and development of advanced defense systems that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave solutions aimed at countering unmanned aircraft systems and other asymmetric threats. Its flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, serves as a counter-infrastructure solution that can simultaneously target multiple threats, effectively neutralizing drones and swarms. By integrating AI and machine learning with advanced electronics, Epirus enhances the detection and tracking of objects of interest, offering innovative capabilities in electronic warfare and power management for both defense and commercial sectors.
Iris Light Technologies
Grant in 2021
Iris Light Technologies is an electronics company that focuses on advancing the cloud through innovative on-chip laser technology. It specializes in artificial intelligence, 5G communications, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has developed a proprietary and scalable method to deposit multiple lasers onto a single chip, enhancing the bandwidth and energy efficiency of light chips. This technology supports applications in optical communications, optical sensors, and various emerging areas, including IoT sensors, positioning Iris Light Technologies as a key player in the rapidly growing silicon photonics market.
Impact Photonics
Grant in 2021
Impact Photonics is focused on developing a single photon avalanche diode that is compatible with complementary metal-oxide semiconductor technology, utilizing germanium as the primary material. This innovative device operates at wavelengths that are safe for human eyes, making it suitable for various applications in the fields of photonics and optics. The company emphasizes the importance of the semiconductor growth process in the development of its device structure. Currently, Impact Photonics is operating in stealth mode, suggesting that it is in the early stages of its business operations and product development.
Quintessent
Grant in 2021
Quintessent Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in the commercialization of quantum dot-based lasers and photonic integrated circuits. The company focuses on developing optical connectivity technology that enhances large-scale computing systems. By utilizing advanced semiconductor materials and innovative laser architectures, Quintessent's solutions facilitate the scaling of high-bandwidth communication channels within optical networks. This technology supports applications in optical networking, deep learning systems, and sensing, positioning Quintessent at the forefront of advancements in these critical areas.
Lumina Instruments
Grant in 2021
Lumina Instruments specializes in the development of laser optical scanning equipment tailored for the expanding glass market in high-tech industries. Founded in 2019 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on enhancing production efficiency through its advanced technology. Their equipment offers thin-film defect detection capabilities, allowing businesses to effectively map and classify a variety of substrates, including transparent, translucent, and opaque materials of diverse shapes. This innovation supports improved yield and management in manufacturing processes, catering to the needs of modern high-tech applications.
Supremetric
Grant in 2021
Supremetric, founded in 2019 and based in Glenmont, New York, specializes in the development of forensic applications aimed at enhancing the analysis of biological stains. The company focuses on creating innovative methods utilizing laser spectroscopy and advanced statistical techniques. Its offerings include a universal nondestructive approach for detecting, identifying, and analyzing various body fluids, which can assist organizations in obtaining patented methods for forensic identification. Through these advancements, Supremetric aims to streamline forensic analysis processes for small businesses and other entities in the field.
Indrio Technologies
Grant in 2020
Indrio Technologies specializes in the development of advanced laser-absorption-based sensors for detecting and measuring chemical concentrations in challenging industrial environments. These sensors are designed to monitor combustion products and hazardous chemicals, including NOx, ammonia, and various volatile compounds such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX). Indrio's products offer calibration-free sensing capabilities, portability, and durability, featuring an internal pump and low power consumption. This technology is particularly beneficial for applications in leak detection and exhaust monitoring, providing clients with reliable and efficient solutions for chemical detection in high-temperature and high-pressure settings.
Combplex
Grant in 2020
Combplex specializes in remote monitoring technology aimed at enhancing digital agriculture and big data applications for commercial beekeepers. The company has developed a laser-based mite control system that effectively eliminates mites from honey bee colonies. This innovative system alerts beekeepers to issues within their colonies, allowing them to prioritize which colonies require further attention. Additionally, it incorporates temperature sensors and IoT connectivity, facilitating the creation of a more resilient ecosystem that contributes to improved bee health across various colonies and communities.
Quintessent
Grant in 2020
Quintessent Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in the commercialization of quantum dot-based lasers and photonic integrated circuits. The company focuses on developing optical connectivity technology that enhances large-scale computing systems. By utilizing advanced semiconductor materials and innovative laser architectures, Quintessent's solutions facilitate the scaling of high-bandwidth communication channels within optical networks. This technology supports applications in optical networking, deep learning systems, and sensing, positioning Quintessent at the forefront of advancements in these critical areas.
Berkeley Marine Robotics
Grant in 2020
Berkeley Marine Robotics specializes in the development of autonomous underwater swarm robotic systems aimed at enhancing ocean exploration and conservation. The company has created unmanned underwater vehicles that enable efficient inspections of ships entering ports, facilitating fast and cost-effective evaluations through underwater wireless communication. Its technology measures hull-fouling levels, allowing for optimized cleaning schedules and improved coating performance. By leveraging swarm robotics, underwater laser communication, and machine learning for vision models, Berkeley Marine Robotics addresses challenges in GPS-denied and degraded marine environments. This innovation helps shipping operators lower fuel costs and minimize emissions related to biofouling, while also contributing to the protection of marine ecosystems.
Uniqarta
Grant in 2019
Uniqarta specializes in the development of advanced technologies for manufacturing small, ultra-thin integrated circuits (ICs) that can be embedded into everyday materials like paper and plastic. By creating Smart Materials, the company eliminates the need for additional RFID labels, facilitating the advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT). Uniqarta's innovative approach employs laser-enabled assembly techniques, which replace traditional pick-and-place methods with a faster, more efficient massively parallel laser process. This technology addresses integration challenges associated with ultra-thin ICs, allowing electronics manufacturers to produce next-generation products effectively.
Mirada
Grant in 2019
Mirada Technologies Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and selling LiDAR sensor components. These components are integral to advanced driver safety systems and autonomous vehicles, primarily serving automotive suppliers. Mirada's core offerings include innovative laser scanning and detector technology, with its flagship product being a state-of-the-art laser scanner that ensures accurate ranging distance, wide field of view, reliability, and scalable volume production.
Momentum Optics
Grant in 2019
Momentum Optics is focused on addressing the growing demand for high-quality glass optics through innovative, on-demand manufacturing solutions. Utilizing proprietary technology developed with support from NASA, the company employs a laser-based mechanism combined with machine learning to produce custom lenses with exceptional precision. This approach allows Momentum Optics to manufacture optics ten times faster and at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods, while also achieving superior performance metrics. By enabling researchers and product developers to create multiple lenses simultaneously, Momentum Optics facilitates accelerated discovery, reduces overall costs, and enhances the performance of optical devices, ultimately shortening the time to market for new products.
Micro-LAM
Grant in 2018
Micro-LAM Technologies, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Battle Creek, Michigan, specializes in manufacturing precision laser-focused cutting tools. The company's flagship product is the Micro-LAM Optimus T+1, a hybrid laser-diamond cutting tool system designed for ultra-precision machining of advanced engineered ceramics, semiconductors, glass, metals, and other materials. In addition to its cutting tools, Micro-LAM offers feasibility analysis, process development, system customization, and installation and support services. These services include manufacturing setup evaluations, laser absorption tests, hardness reduction tests, sample machining, and value proposition analyses. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including optics, aerospace, defense and armor, semiconductor, and automotive.
Fluency Lighting Technologies
Grant in 2018
Fluency Lighting Technologies, Inc. is based in Santa Barbara, California, and focuses on developing next-generation, energy-efficient lighting solutions utilizing advanced laser technology and materials design. The company aims to overcome the limitations of traditional lighting by creating low-étendue light sources that offer high control over light output while maintaining a compact size. Their products are designed for a variety of applications, including tactical flashlights, automotive and aircraft lighting, projectors and displays, medical device illumination, architectural spotlighting, and downlighting for museums and retail environments. By enabling clients to incorporate these innovative technologies, Fluency Lighting Technologies enhances energy efficiency and supports the development of cutting-edge products in various markets.
4D Technology
Grant in 2017
4D Technology Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing optical metrology products, including laser interferometers, surface roughness profilers, and interferometry accessories. The company offers a range of products such as the AccuFiz, a compact laser interferometer for quality control and verification of optical components, and the PhaseCam interferometers, which are used for measuring large diameter mirrors and optical systems in various challenging environments. Additionally, 4D Technology provides the NanoCam Sq, a portable optical profilometer for assessing surface roughness and nano-topology of precision components. The company's solutions are utilized across multiple sectors, including astronomy, aerospace, and medical imaging, facilitating critical measurements in optical testing and industrial monitoring. 4D Technology distributes its products through partnerships in several countries, including China, Korea, and France, and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.
Uniqarta
Grant in 2017
Uniqarta specializes in the development of advanced technologies for manufacturing small, ultra-thin integrated circuits (ICs) that can be embedded into everyday materials like paper and plastic. By creating Smart Materials, the company eliminates the need for additional RFID labels, facilitating the advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT). Uniqarta's innovative approach employs laser-enabled assembly techniques, which replace traditional pick-and-place methods with a faster, more efficient massively parallel laser process. This technology addresses integration challenges associated with ultra-thin ICs, allowing electronics manufacturers to produce next-generation products effectively.
Mirada
Grant in 2017
Mirada Technologies Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and selling LiDAR sensor components. These components are integral to advanced driver safety systems and autonomous vehicles, primarily serving automotive suppliers. Mirada's core offerings include innovative laser scanning and detector technology, with its flagship product being a state-of-the-art laser scanner that ensures accurate ranging distance, wide field of view, reliability, and scalable volume production.
Innoblative Designs
Grant in 2017
Innoblative Designs, Inc. is a medical device company based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in developing advanced electrosurgical devices, particularly focusing on radiofrequency ablation technology. One of its key innovations is the Sira™ device, a saline-assisted intraoperative radiofrequency ablation tool that employs bipolar current to create a controlled zone of ablation. Sira's unique design, featuring a saline microinfusion system, enhances contact with target tissue and is compatible with standard electrosurgical generators already utilized in operating rooms. This technology offers surgeons a new, effective option for intraoperative ablation of soft tissue, promoting ease of use and adoption in surgical practices.
Clerio Vision
Grant in 2017
Clerio Vision is a medical device company based in Rochester, New York, established in 2014. It focuses on developing innovative contact lenses that aim to address safety and performance challenges associated with traditional refractive surgery. The company utilizes laser-induced refractive index correction technology, which has the potential to transform the vision correction market by allowing physicians to effectively treat refractive index issues in the human cornea. Clerio Vision is actively engaged in the commercialization of its next-generation products, positioning itself as a key player in the ophthalmic medical device sector.
Z-senz
Grant in 2017
Z-senz develops the next leap in LIDAR to enable safety and reliability in autonomous vehicles. The company's headquarters are in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2015 by a group of scientists with expertise in optics, lasers, material science, physics, and manufacturing,
AlchLight
Grant in 2017
AlchLight is a research and development company based in Rochester, New York, that focuses on advanced laser material processing and fabrication. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in creating proprietary laser-fabricated materials with nanoscale surface textures. Utilizing femtosecond laser processing, AlchLight etches nanostructures onto various materials, effectively altering their intrinsic properties. This innovative approach enhances the performance of materials across multiple industries, including optical, thermal, mechanical, energy, and environmental applications.
Uniqarta
Grant in 2016
Uniqarta specializes in the development of advanced technologies for manufacturing small, ultra-thin integrated circuits (ICs) that can be embedded into everyday materials like paper and plastic. By creating Smart Materials, the company eliminates the need for additional RFID labels, facilitating the advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT). Uniqarta's innovative approach employs laser-enabled assembly techniques, which replace traditional pick-and-place methods with a faster, more efficient massively parallel laser process. This technology addresses integration challenges associated with ultra-thin ICs, allowing electronics manufacturers to produce next-generation products effectively.
LightDeck Diagnostics
Grant in 2016
LightDeck is a developer of on-the-spot diagnostic products used to offer fast, accurate, simple, and low-cost diagnostic tests. Its proprietary platform combines an advanced laser waveguide with novel materials and patented manufacturing techniques to deliver lab-quality results anywhere, in minutes that provides emergency departments, nursing homes, and clinics to non-traditional settings such as pharmacies and the workplace with quicker point-of-care testing.
Innoblative Designs
Grant in 2016
Innoblative Designs, Inc. is a medical device company based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in developing advanced electrosurgical devices, particularly focusing on radiofrequency ablation technology. One of its key innovations is the Sira™ device, a saline-assisted intraoperative radiofrequency ablation tool that employs bipolar current to create a controlled zone of ablation. Sira's unique design, featuring a saline microinfusion system, enhances contact with target tissue and is compatible with standard electrosurgical generators already utilized in operating rooms. This technology offers surgeons a new, effective option for intraoperative ablation of soft tissue, promoting ease of use and adoption in surgical practices.
TPhotonics
Grant in 2016
TPhotonics, founded in 2012 in Southern Arizona, is a company that focuses on developing advanced laser solutions utilizing its patented T-cavity technology. As a spin-off from the University of Arizona's College of Optical Sciences, TPhotonics specializes in vertical external cavity surface emitting lasers. These lasers are capable of producing spectrally tunable light across multiple wavelengths, spanning from the ultraviolet to the far infrared regions of the spectrum. This versatility allows TPhotonics to cater to various sectors, including medical, commercial, and military applications, while also supporting scientific research and multi-disciplinary education in exploring new wavelengths and their potential uses.
4D Technology
Grant in 2016
4D Technology Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing optical metrology products, including laser interferometers, surface roughness profilers, and interferometry accessories. The company offers a range of products such as the AccuFiz, a compact laser interferometer for quality control and verification of optical components, and the PhaseCam interferometers, which are used for measuring large diameter mirrors and optical systems in various challenging environments. Additionally, 4D Technology provides the NanoCam Sq, a portable optical profilometer for assessing surface roughness and nano-topology of precision components. The company's solutions are utilized across multiple sectors, including astronomy, aerospace, and medical imaging, facilitating critical measurements in optical testing and industrial monitoring. 4D Technology distributes its products through partnerships in several countries, including China, Korea, and France, and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.
Clerio Vision
Grant in 2016
Clerio Vision is a medical device company based in Rochester, New York, established in 2014. It focuses on developing innovative contact lenses that aim to address safety and performance challenges associated with traditional refractive surgery. The company utilizes laser-induced refractive index correction technology, which has the potential to transform the vision correction market by allowing physicians to effectively treat refractive index issues in the human cornea. Clerio Vision is actively engaged in the commercialization of its next-generation products, positioning itself as a key player in the ophthalmic medical device sector.
Fluency Lighting Technologies
Grant in 2015
Fluency Lighting Technologies, Inc. is based in Santa Barbara, California, and focuses on developing next-generation, energy-efficient lighting solutions utilizing advanced laser technology and materials design. The company aims to overcome the limitations of traditional lighting by creating low-étendue light sources that offer high control over light output while maintaining a compact size. Their products are designed for a variety of applications, including tactical flashlights, automotive and aircraft lighting, projectors and displays, medical device illumination, architectural spotlighting, and downlighting for museums and retail environments. By enabling clients to incorporate these innovative technologies, Fluency Lighting Technologies enhances energy efficiency and supports the development of cutting-edge products in various markets.
Ayar Labs
Grant in 2015
Ayar Labs, Inc. specializes in the development of optical interconnect technology, focusing on high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers designed to enhance data transmission capabilities. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, is a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution that enables high bandwidth, low latency, and power-efficient short-reach interconnects, making it suitable for applications in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud computing, telecommunications, and aerospace. The company's innovative approach leverages industry-standard silicon processing techniques to create optical interconnect chiplets that replace traditional electrical-based I/O, addressing performance and efficiency challenges in the semiconductor and computing industries. By optimizing data movement within AI systems, Ayar Labs aims to alleviate compute and bandwidth bottlenecks associated with complex large language models, thereby maximizing computational efficiency while minimizing costs and power consumption. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Ayar Labs also has an office in Santa Clara, California.
Z-senz
Grant in 2015
Z-senz develops the next leap in LIDAR to enable safety and reliability in autonomous vehicles. The company's headquarters are in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2015 by a group of scientists with expertise in optics, lasers, material science, physics, and manufacturing,
Uniqarta
Grant in 2015
Uniqarta specializes in the development of advanced technologies for manufacturing small, ultra-thin integrated circuits (ICs) that can be embedded into everyday materials like paper and plastic. By creating Smart Materials, the company eliminates the need for additional RFID labels, facilitating the advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT). Uniqarta's innovative approach employs laser-enabled assembly techniques, which replace traditional pick-and-place methods with a faster, more efficient massively parallel laser process. This technology addresses integration challenges associated with ultra-thin ICs, allowing electronics manufacturers to produce next-generation products effectively.
Tiger Optics
Grant in 2014
Tiger Optics, LLC specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of laser-based gas analyzers and electro-optical components. Their product range includes trace moisture analyzers for various gases, multi-species gas analyzers, and ambient monitors for detecting molecular contaminants such as HCl, HF, and ammonia. These instruments are essential for applications in semiconductor fabrication, medical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring, catering to sectors like high-brightness LEDs, greenhouse gas monitoring, and specialty chemical analysis. The company serves a global clientele, including semiconductor fabrication plants and chemical companies, with distribution through authorized partners in Europe and the United States. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Warrington, Pennsylvania, Tiger Optics maintains service centers in France, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan, ensuring support for its international operations.
4D Technology
Grant in 2014
4D Technology Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing optical metrology products, including laser interferometers, surface roughness profilers, and interferometry accessories. The company offers a range of products such as the AccuFiz, a compact laser interferometer for quality control and verification of optical components, and the PhaseCam interferometers, which are used for measuring large diameter mirrors and optical systems in various challenging environments. Additionally, 4D Technology provides the NanoCam Sq, a portable optical profilometer for assessing surface roughness and nano-topology of precision components. The company's solutions are utilized across multiple sectors, including astronomy, aerospace, and medical imaging, facilitating critical measurements in optical testing and industrial monitoring. 4D Technology distributes its products through partnerships in several countries, including China, Korea, and France, and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.
TAG Optics
Grant in 2014
TAG Optics Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Princeton, New Jersey, specializes in the design and manufacturing of custom tunable acoustic gradient index lenses. The company is renowned for its award-winning TAG Lens, recognized as the world's fastest focusing lens, which employs proprietary technology that utilizes sound to shape light. This innovation enables scanning speeds over 1,000 times faster than traditional devices, significantly enhancing performance in various sectors, including medical pathology, laser manufacturing, and industrial imaging. TAG Optics' lenses offer the capability to change focus in sub-microseconds and can be integrated with multiple systems, providing substantial advantages in applications such as machine vision, biological microscopy, and particle counting. In August 2020, TAG Optics was acquired by Mitutoyo Corporation.
LasX Industries
Grant in 2013
LasX Industries provides intelligent laser processing solutions for manufacturing. They offer services that include contract manufacturing, flexible packaging, digital print converting, precision converting, textile, on demand precision cutting, laser cutting machines.
Laser Prismatics
Grant in 2013
Laser Prismatics delivers solutions to meet specific customers' needs, from concept and feasibility studies to prototype and production equipment and continuing technical support. Optical systems design, laser process development, optimization, diagnostics, whole OEM machine design and build, and laser and optics consultancy are among their main competencies.
TPhotonics
Grant in 2013
TPhotonics, founded in 2012 in Southern Arizona, is a company that focuses on developing advanced laser solutions utilizing its patented T-cavity technology. As a spin-off from the University of Arizona's College of Optical Sciences, TPhotonics specializes in vertical external cavity surface emitting lasers. These lasers are capable of producing spectrally tunable light across multiple wavelengths, spanning from the ultraviolet to the far infrared regions of the spectrum. This versatility allows TPhotonics to cater to various sectors, including medical, commercial, and military applications, while also supporting scientific research and multi-disciplinary education in exploring new wavelengths and their potential uses.
Micro-LAM
Grant in 2013
Micro-LAM Technologies, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Battle Creek, Michigan, specializes in manufacturing precision laser-focused cutting tools. The company's flagship product is the Micro-LAM Optimus T+1, a hybrid laser-diamond cutting tool system designed for ultra-precision machining of advanced engineered ceramics, semiconductors, glass, metals, and other materials. In addition to its cutting tools, Micro-LAM offers feasibility analysis, process development, system customization, and installation and support services. These services include manufacturing setup evaluations, laser absorption tests, hardness reduction tests, sample machining, and value proposition analyses. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including optics, aerospace, defense and armor, semiconductor, and automotive.
LongWave Photonics
Grant in 2013
LongWave Photonics offers terahertz quantum cascade laser systems for imaging, spectroscopy, and heterodyne receivers. Their devices are available as multi-mode fabry-period or single-frequency distributed feedback devices. For inquiries, physical addresses are given on their website.
Tiger Optics
Grant in 2013
Tiger Optics, LLC specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of laser-based gas analyzers and electro-optical components. Their product range includes trace moisture analyzers for various gases, multi-species gas analyzers, and ambient monitors for detecting molecular contaminants such as HCl, HF, and ammonia. These instruments are essential for applications in semiconductor fabrication, medical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring, catering to sectors like high-brightness LEDs, greenhouse gas monitoring, and specialty chemical analysis. The company serves a global clientele, including semiconductor fabrication plants and chemical companies, with distribution through authorized partners in Europe and the United States. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Warrington, Pennsylvania, Tiger Optics maintains service centers in France, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan, ensuring support for its international operations.
MicroTech Instruments
Grant in 2013
Virginia Investor Portfolio Project - Q4 2021 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MG-pIE-OQy6Bk3DyFqH2CA9_TWo7pA9rvn18zZxtgoA) MicroTech Instruments manufactures instruments for laser micromachining, coherent raman, multi-photon and terahertz imaging and spectroscopy applications. The company provides a wide range of equipment such as wire gride polarizers, polarization rotators, polyethylene lenses, and THz low pass filters. MicroTech Instruments was established in 1995 by Vladimir Kozlov in Eugene, Oregon.
AOSense
Grant in 2013
AOSense is a creator and producer of atom optic tools for accurate timekeeping, gravity measurement, and navigation. Inertial measuring units, gyroscopes, accelerometers, gravimeters, gravity gradiometers, and atomic frequency standards are some of their capabilities. Their product categories such as atom beam sources, electronics, frequency standards, lasers, tapered amplifiers, fiber frequency combs, optical isolators, transfer cavities, optomechanics, and atom-optic sensors.
TAG Optics
Grant in 2013
TAG Optics Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Princeton, New Jersey, specializes in the design and manufacturing of custom tunable acoustic gradient index lenses. The company is renowned for its award-winning TAG Lens, recognized as the world's fastest focusing lens, which employs proprietary technology that utilizes sound to shape light. This innovation enables scanning speeds over 1,000 times faster than traditional devices, significantly enhancing performance in various sectors, including medical pathology, laser manufacturing, and industrial imaging. TAG Optics' lenses offer the capability to change focus in sub-microseconds and can be integrated with multiple systems, providing substantial advantages in applications such as machine vision, biological microscopy, and particle counting. In August 2020, TAG Optics was acquired by Mitutoyo Corporation.
Wasatch Photonics
Grant in 2013
Wasatch Photonics is a manufacturer of spectrometers. They offer products that include gratings, spectroscopy, spectrometers, systems, probes, lasers, enlighten software, library matching, and a shift calculator.
Swamp Optics
Grant in 2013
Swamp Optics specializes in developing devices for measuring and compressing ultrashort laser pulses. The company's technology is focused on supporting the measurement of femtosecond laser pulses, allowing researchers and engineers to accurately measure pulse durations ranging from picoseconds to nanoseconds. By providing tools for pulse measurement and compression, Swamp Optics plays a crucial role in advancing laser technology and its applications in various scientific fields.
XUV Lasers
Grant in 2012
XUV Lasers focuses on developing compact ultraviolet lasers and ultraviolet optical systems. Its technology facilitates a range of applications, including nanoscale imaging, nanopatterning, single-photon ionization mass spectroscopy, interferometry, dense plasma diagnostics, and nanoscale material ablation. By enabling tabletop experiments, XUV Lasers supports clients in advancing their capabilities in single-photon ionization mass spectroscopy and semiconductor manufacturing, among other fields.
Shasta Crystals
Grant in 2012
Shasta Crystals, Inc. specializes in the production of nonlinear optical crystals essential for visible laser light generation and YAG crystals for infrared and medical laser applications. The company offers specific products such as PPMgLN optics for green light generation and KLN for blue and UV light generation. In addition to standard offerings, Shasta Crystals engages in the custom growth of both pure and doped congruently melting crystals, the development of various compositions from solid solutions, and the growth of different refractory materials. The company also conducts custom studies on the material properties of known crystals and explores novel applications for crystal materials. Founded in 2006 and originally based in Anderson, California, Shasta Crystals has since relocated to San Francisco, California.
Cambrian Genomics
Grant in 2012
Cambrian Genomics is a developer of innovative hardware and systems for laser printing DNA. Its advanced DNA laser printer synthesizes, assembles, and sequences strands of DNA, which can then be inserted into cells. This technology enables researchers in both academia and industry to create genetically modified cells more efficiently. Cambrian Genomics serves a significant and expanding global market for DNA, where researchers order or clone over $1 billion worth of DNA annually. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, sequence-verified DNA to its customers, enhancing the capabilities of scientists and contributing to advancements in genetic research.
Shasta Crystals
Grant in 2012
Shasta Crystals, Inc. specializes in the production of nonlinear optical crystals essential for visible laser light generation and YAG crystals for infrared and medical laser applications. The company offers specific products such as PPMgLN optics for green light generation and KLN for blue and UV light generation. In addition to standard offerings, Shasta Crystals engages in the custom growth of both pure and doped congruently melting crystals, the development of various compositions from solid solutions, and the growth of different refractory materials. The company also conducts custom studies on the material properties of known crystals and explores novel applications for crystal materials. Founded in 2006 and originally based in Anderson, California, Shasta Crystals has since relocated to San Francisco, California.
Daylight Solutions
Grant in 2012
Daylight Solutions, Inc. develops and manufactures advanced molecular detection and imaging systems for various sectors, including scientific research, life sciences, industrial process control, and defense. The company offers cutting-edge external cavity quantum cascade laser technology, including mid-infrared tunable and fixed wavelength lasers, as well as accessories like amplified MCT detectors. Its product range encompasses analytical instruments for cancer and stem cell research, digital pathology, and personalized medicine, alongside sensors and imaging solutions for industrial applications in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and environmental monitoring. In the defense arena, Daylight Solutions produces high-power laser systems for aircraft protection and multi-spectral beacons for military use. Founded in 2004 and based in San Diego, California, the company distributes its products globally, serving markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. As of June 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of DRS Technologies, Inc.
Micro-LAM
Grant in 2012
Micro-LAM Technologies, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Battle Creek, Michigan, specializes in manufacturing precision laser-focused cutting tools. The company's flagship product is the Micro-LAM Optimus T+1, a hybrid laser-diamond cutting tool system designed for ultra-precision machining of advanced engineered ceramics, semiconductors, glass, metals, and other materials. In addition to its cutting tools, Micro-LAM offers feasibility analysis, process development, system customization, and installation and support services. These services include manufacturing setup evaluations, laser absorption tests, hardness reduction tests, sample machining, and value proposition analyses. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including optics, aerospace, defense and armor, semiconductor, and automotive.
KMLabs
Grant in 2012
KMLabs specializes in the manufacturing of ultrafast laser systems tailored for both research and industrial applications. The company focuses on advancing ultrashort-pulse and short-wavelength laser technologies, offering optimized tabletop ultrafast laser sources that cover a spectrum range from 1 to 200 nm, including VUV, EUV, and soft X-ray wavelengths. KMLabs' products find utility in various fields, including life sciences, material science, semiconductors, and manufacturing, providing customers with flexible fiber lasers that deliver high average power.
Shasta Crystals
Grant in 2010
Shasta Crystals, Inc. specializes in the production of nonlinear optical crystals essential for visible laser light generation and YAG crystals for infrared and medical laser applications. The company offers specific products such as PPMgLN optics for green light generation and KLN for blue and UV light generation. In addition to standard offerings, Shasta Crystals engages in the custom growth of both pure and doped congruently melting crystals, the development of various compositions from solid solutions, and the growth of different refractory materials. The company also conducts custom studies on the material properties of known crystals and explores novel applications for crystal materials. Founded in 2006 and originally based in Anderson, California, Shasta Crystals has since relocated to San Francisco, California.
Shasta Crystals
Grant in 2010
Shasta Crystals, Inc. specializes in the production of nonlinear optical crystals essential for visible laser light generation and YAG crystals for infrared and medical laser applications. The company offers specific products such as PPMgLN optics for green light generation and KLN for blue and UV light generation. In addition to standard offerings, Shasta Crystals engages in the custom growth of both pure and doped congruently melting crystals, the development of various compositions from solid solutions, and the growth of different refractory materials. The company also conducts custom studies on the material properties of known crystals and explores novel applications for crystal materials. Founded in 2006 and originally based in Anderson, California, Shasta Crystals has since relocated to San Francisco, California.
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