2429341
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
SBIR Phase I: Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PE-CVD) diamond growth for photonic switches - The broader impact/commercial potential of this Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project is significant, as it addresses the critical need for high-purity diamond substrates in various ongoing science programs.
Several of these programs have been hindered by lack of diamond substrates which are repeatable and reproducible as well as being commonly available.
Project’s advancement will not only propel scientific research but also has the potential to revolutionize industries by improving the performance and capabilities of devices such as photonic switches.
Large 10 mm size diamond substrates will be produced, a size which is currently not available.
The research focus is upon the societal benefits include advancements in technology that contribute to national security and healthcare, particularly in areas such as radiation therapy dosimetry.
The commercial impact is promising, with the potential to establish the United States as a leader in semiconductor diamond production which has been and setting up a large-scale PE-CVD (plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition) diamond platform for limited lab production.
Diamond devices, when manufactured can lead by creating technology and economic growth to commercialization across a range of fields spanning: semiconductors and advanced electronics, optical lenses/Raman laser, high voltage switches, and radiation monitoring devices.
This SBIR Phase I project proposes to address the challenge of limited availability of high-quality diamond substrates, which hinders progress in various ongoing commercial and science programs.
The research objectives include establishing a nitrogen matrix study to control and maintain consistency in nitrogen levels, which has been a significant barrier in the past.
The project will grow and fabricate diamond substrates with the required purity and dopant levels, tailored for specific applications.
The research will utilize plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PE-CVD) to grow diamond films and create standard reference materials (SRMs) for potential standardization.
Anticipated technical results encompass providing nitrogen matrix slices for evaluation, establishing nitrogen selection for a photonic high-frequency (HF) microwave switch.
This project is strengthening the only domestic supply chain that has been established since 2020 for semiconductor diamond substrates.
The project aims to significantly advance the field by delivering semiconductor diamond devices that outperform current offerings in high frequency microwave switching and proton irradiation therapy dosimetry as well as other applications.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Subawards are not planned for this award.
Several of these programs have been hindered by lack of diamond substrates which are repeatable and reproducible as well as being commonly available.
Project’s advancement will not only propel scientific research but also has the potential to revolutionize industries by improving the performance and capabilities of devices such as photonic switches.
Large 10 mm size diamond substrates will be produced, a size which is currently not available.
The research focus is upon the societal benefits include advancements in technology that contribute to national security and healthcare, particularly in areas such as radiation therapy dosimetry.
The commercial impact is promising, with the potential to establish the United States as a leader in semiconductor diamond production which has been and setting up a large-scale PE-CVD (plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition) diamond platform for limited lab production.
Diamond devices, when manufactured can lead by creating technology and economic growth to commercialization across a range of fields spanning: semiconductors and advanced electronics, optical lenses/Raman laser, high voltage switches, and radiation monitoring devices.
This SBIR Phase I project proposes to address the challenge of limited availability of high-quality diamond substrates, which hinders progress in various ongoing commercial and science programs.
The research objectives include establishing a nitrogen matrix study to control and maintain consistency in nitrogen levels, which has been a significant barrier in the past.
The project will grow and fabricate diamond substrates with the required purity and dopant levels, tailored for specific applications.
The research will utilize plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PE-CVD) to grow diamond films and create standard reference materials (SRMs) for potential standardization.
Anticipated technical results encompass providing nitrogen matrix slices for evaluation, establishing nitrogen selection for a photonic high-frequency (HF) microwave switch.
This project is strengthening the only domestic supply chain that has been established since 2020 for semiconductor diamond substrates.
The project aims to significantly advance the field by delivering semiconductor diamond devices that outperform current offerings in high frequency microwave switching and proton irradiation therapy dosimetry as well as other applications.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Subawards are not planned for this award.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE GOAL OF THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY, "NSF SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PROGRAMS PHASE I", IS IDENTIFIED IN THE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.NSF.GOV/PUBLICATIONS/PUB_SUMM.JSP?ODS_KEY=NSF23515
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Place of Performance
Douglas,
Massachusetts
01516-2334
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 03/31/25 to 02/28/25.
Single Crystal Diamond was awarded
Project Grant 2429341
worth $274,586
from in October 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Douglas Massachusetts United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 months and
was awarded through assistance program 47.084 NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I Programs.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
SBIR Phase I: Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PE-CVD) Diamond Growth for Photonic Switches
Abstract
The broader impact/commercial potential of this Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project is significant, as it addresses the critical need for high-purity diamond substrates in various ongoing science programs. Several of these programs have been hindered by lack of Diamond substrates which are repeatable and reproducible as well as being commonly available. project’s advancement will not only propel scientific research but also has the potential to revolutionize industries by improving the performance and capabilities of devices such as photonic switches. Large 10 mm size diamond substrates will be produced, a size which is currently not available. The research focus is upon the societal benefits include advancements in technology that contribute to national security and healthcare, particularly in areas such as radiation therapy dosimetry. The commercial impact is promising, with the potential to establish the United States as a leader in semiconductor diamond production which has been and setting up a large-scale PE-CVD (Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition) diamond platform for limited lab production. Diamond devices, when manufactured can lead by creating technology and economic growth to commercialization across a range of fields spanning: semiconductors and advanced electronics, optical lenses/Raman laser, high voltage switches, and radiation monitoring devices.
This SBIR Phase I project proposes to address the challenge of limited availability of high-quality diamond substrates, which hinders progress in various ongoing commercial and science programs. The research objectives include establishing a nitrogen matrix study to control and maintain consistency in nitrogen levels, which has been a significant barrier in the past. The project will grow and fabricate diamond substrates with the required purity and dopant levels, tailored for specific applications. The research will utilize Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PE-CVD) to grow diamond films and create Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) for potential standardization. Anticipated technical results encompass providing nitrogen matrix slices for evaluation, establishing nitrogen selection for a Photonic High-Frequency (HF) microwave switch. This project is strengthening the only domestic supply chain that has been established since 2020 for semiconductor Diamond Substrates. The project aims to significantly advance the field by delivering semiconductor diamond devices that outperform current offerings in High frequency Microwave switching and proton irradiation therapy dosimetry as well as other applications.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Topic Code
AM
Solicitation Number
NSF 23-515
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 3/5/25
Period of Performance
10/1/24
Start Date
2/28/25
End Date
Funding Split
$274.6K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$274.6K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 2429341
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2429341
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Funding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Awardee UEI
XDSHF4Q6RNM9
Awardee CAGE
9DS26
Performance District
MA-02
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Modified: 3/5/25