Grants and Contributions:
Title:
On-Chip Multi-Wavelength Coherent Comb Light Source for Converged Optical and Wireless Access Networks
Agreement Number:
1023867
Agreement Value:
$300,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 6, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project focuses on the development of a high-performance on-chip multi-wavelength coherent comb light source through the hybrid integration of key photonic components, including a quantum dot (QD) comb laser, QD semiconductor optical amplifier (SOA), optical isolator and polarization-maintaining (PM) fiber. The core activities will involve establishing optical interconnections between these components using novel advanced technologies, such as 3D-printed polymer micro-optics, culminating in a proof-of-concept demonstration. This project will be executed in collaboration between the NRC and Aeponyx, the two primary partners contributing the necessary expertise and technologies to achieve the project’s final goals
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 H3C 2M7
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q3-1023867
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
843674706
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Les Entreprises Aeponyx Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Laurier--Sainte-Marie
Federal Riding Number:
24037
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