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Title:

Rapid-prototyping and high-volume manufacturing of metasurfaces and metalenses

Agreement Number:

1029047

Agreement Value:

$200,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026

Description:

Metasurfaces, with their compact size and broadband performance, are poised to revolutionize optics industries, however, the lack of accessible fabrication services hinders their widespread adoption. We plan to bridge this gap by adding a dedicated metasurfaces option to our NanoSOI™ foundry, which is utilized by leading companies in quantum computing (QC), artificial intelligence (AI), LIDAR, and sensing. Adding dedicated metasurface and metalens fabrication capacity to our existing foundry will position our company for the future growth that is expected to occur in the field of advanced materials and optics for applications in electronics devices, high-speed computing, AI, and advanced imaging.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6G 2M9

Reference Number:

172-2025-2026-Q1-1029047

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

863056826

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Applied Nanotools Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Strathcona

Federal Riding Number:

48019

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

334410