Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Broadband, Low-Noise, Backside-Integrated Semiconductor Optical Amplifier for Coherent Communication Links
Agreement Number:
1015529
Agreement Value:
$199,901.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 3, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The transmitters used in future fiber optic networks will require higher optical powers to sustain ever increasing bit rates and network flexibility. However, it is currently a technological challenge to implement an optical amplifier in the area of the transmitter for which its impact would be the largest. SCINTIL Photonics has developed a silicon photonics platform which allows the integration of amplifiers at this key point in the link. NRC has developed materials for amplifying optical signals which introduce little noise in the optical signal, a perfect fit for the transmitters SCINTIL is developing. This project will aim to utilize SCINTIL’s amplifier integration process, in combination with NRC’s amplifier materials, to develop the next generation of high speed, energy-efficient optical communication systems, with research support from the University of Toronto
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3B 5C9
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q2-1015529
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
772556502
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is $199,901.
Amendment Date
Oct 11, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Scintil-Photonics Developments inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710
Amendments: