70NANB24H063
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
Purpose: EMODE PHOTONIX seeks to develop a new class of photodetectors designed for room temperature operation and tailored dual-comb spectroscopy (DCS) applications. These detectors will seamlessly integrate with chip-scale optical frequency comb sources, enabling mass production and commercial viability employs optical frequency combs to precisely analyze trace amounts of gases or liquids, making it a key method for gas and chemical detection.
Presently the reliance on high-speed, low-noise photodetectors cooled by liquid nitrogen hinders integration onto a chip.
Activities to be performed: During Phase I, the awardees will develop, fabricate and test the performance of the NIST patent, Quantum Waveguide Infrared Photodetector.
Expected outcomes: Development of a chip-scale integrated sensor based on dual-comb spectroscopy in the molecular fingerprint spectral region. This allows for manufacture of portable and wearable devices for several industrial sectors and applicable to a wider range of applications.
Intended beneficiaries: The chip-scale integrated sensor could result in applications in several industrial sectors and applicable to a wider range of applications. This includes precisely analyze trace amounts of gases or liquids, making it a key method for gas and chemical detection.
Subrecipient activities: No consultants, contractors, or subaward recipients will be involved in this Phase I program.
Presently the reliance on high-speed, low-noise photodetectors cooled by liquid nitrogen hinders integration onto a chip.
Activities to be performed: During Phase I, the awardees will develop, fabricate and test the performance of the NIST patent, Quantum Waveguide Infrared Photodetector.
Expected outcomes: Development of a chip-scale integrated sensor based on dual-comb spectroscopy in the molecular fingerprint spectral region. This allows for manufacture of portable and wearable devices for several industrial sectors and applicable to a wider range of applications.
Intended beneficiaries: The chip-scale integrated sensor could result in applications in several industrial sectors and applicable to a wider range of applications. This includes precisely analyze trace amounts of gases or liquids, making it a key method for gas and chemical detection.
Subrecipient activities: No consultants, contractors, or subaward recipients will be involved in this Phase I program.
Awardee
Funding Goals
TO EXPLORE THE TECHNICAL MERIT OR FEASIBILITY OF AN INNOVATIVE IDEA OR TECHNOLOGY WITH THE AIM OF DEVELOPING A VIABLE PRODUCT OR SERVICE THAT WILL BE INTRODUCED TO THE COMMERCIAL MARKETPLACE. TO STRENGTHEN THE ROLE OF INNOVATIVE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SBCS) IN FEDERALLY-FUNDED RESEARCH OR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R/R&D) AND TO: (1) STIMULATE TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION; (2) USE SMALL BUSINESS TO MEET FEDERAL R/R&D NEEDS; (3) FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION BY SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED SMALL BUSINESSES AND BY WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION; AND (4) INCREASE PRIVATE SECTOR COMMERCIALIZATION OF INNOVATIONS DERIVED FROM FEDERAL R/R&D, THEREBY INCREASING COMPETITION, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Boulder,
Colorado
80305-5469
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 11/15/24 to 12/15/24.
Emode Photonix was awarded
Cooperative Agreement 70NANB24H063
worth $100,000
from the National Institute of Standards and Technology in May 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Boulder Colorado United States.
The grant
has a duration of 7 months and
was awarded through assistance program 11.620 Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach.
The Cooperative Agreement was awarded through grant opportunity Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
Quantum Waveguide Infrared Photodetector
Abstract
Dual-comb spectroscopy (DCS) employs optical frequency combs to precisely analyze trace amounts of gasses or liquids, making it a key method for gas and chemical detection. However, its reliance on high-speed, low-noise photodetectors cooled by liquid nitrogen hinders integration onto a chip. Current solutions like HgCdTe face integration challenges, bulkiness, and cryogenic dependency. Our initiative focuses
on developing a new class of photodetectors based on NIST Patent No. US 11,271,023, designed for room temperature operation and tailored for DCS applications. These detectors will seamlessly integrate with chip-scale optical frequency comb sources, enabling mass production and commercial viability. This program directly addresses the mandate and intentions of the NIST SBIR program. Our effort supports EMode Photonix’s growth, advances NIST’s metrology mission, and unlocks economic opportunities tied to NIST IP. The societal and market impact is substantial, offering a compact detector for commercial gas sensing via DCS. The technology’s versatility extends beyond industries, fostering miniaturization for portable and wearable devices, enhancing efficiency, and democratizing access to high-precision measurement technology.
Topic Code
2
Solicitation Number
2024-NIST-SBIR-01
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 11/1/24
Period of Performance
5/15/24
Start Date
12/15/24
End Date
Funding Split
$100.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$100.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 70NANB24H063
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
70NANB24H063
SAI Number
70NANB24H063_1
Award ID URI
EXE
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
1333ND DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Funding Office
1333ND DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Awardee UEI
WDAKL8EH1CW6
Awardee CAGE
11UE9
Performance District
CO-02
Senators
Michael Bennet
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper
Modified: 11/1/24