Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Applied Nanotools Inc.
$150,000.00
Development of X-ray Lithography Processes for Volume Manufacturing of High-energy X-ray Optics and Gratings
FY 2020-21 · 2020-05-01
Summary
The worldwide market for diffractive optical elements (gratings, zone plates) is estimated to be over $500m US [1]. While existing products developed over the last few years have propelled Applied Nanotools Inc. (ANT) to be a leading supplier of X-ray optics worldwide, current fabrication methods have limited capacity to address growing requirements for higher specifications, particularly where the field is trending which is toward higher energy systems. This project will serve to transition our current manufacturing to higher performance and higher yield to meet the demands of the rapidly growing field of X-ray microscopy, microanalysis, and inspection. The project will open new markets that are inaccessible with our current technology.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
863056826
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2020-05-01 | 2020-21 | $75,000.00 |
| 1 | 2020-05-01 | 2020-21 | $150,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 212 days. The total amended value is 75,000 dollars.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 212 jours. La valeur totale des modifications est de 75 000 dollars.
Agreement End Date
2022-03-31
Agreement Number
947986
Agreement Start Date
2020-05-01
Agreement Title
Development of X-ray Lithography Processes for Volume Manufacturing of High-energy X-ray Optics and Gratings
Agreement Title (French)
Mise au point de procédés de lithographie aux rayons X pour la fabrication en série d'éléments optiques et de réseaux à rayons X à haute énergie
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$150,000.00
Amendment Date
2021-08-23
Amendment Number
1
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
The worldwide market for diffractive optical elements (gratings, zone plates) is estimated to be over $500m US [1]. While existing products developed over the last few years have propelled Applied Nanotools Inc. (ANT) to be a leading supplier of X-ray optics worldwide, current fabrication methods have limited capacity to address growing requirements for higher specifications, particularly where the field is trending which is toward higher energy systems. This project will serve to transition our current manufacturing to higher performance and higher yield to meet the demands of the rapidly growing field of X-ray microscopy, microanalysis, and inspection. The project will open new markets that are inaccessible with our current technology.
Description (French)
Le marché mondial des éléments optiques diffractifs (réseaux, plaques de zone) est estimé à plus de 500 millions de dollars USD [1]. Alors que les produits existants mis au point au cours des dernières années ont propulsé Applied Nanotools Inc. (ANT) à être un des principaux fournisseurs d'optique à rayons X dans le monde, les méthodes de fabrication actuelles ont une capacité limitée pour répondre aux exigences croissantes de caractéristiques plus élevées, en particulier lorsque le domaine tend vers des systèmes à énergie plus élevée. Ce projet servira à faire évoluer notre fabrication actuelle vers des performances et des rendements plus élevés afin de répondre aux exigences du domaine en pleine croissance de la microscopie, de la microanalyse et de l'inspection par rayons X. Le projet permettra de conquérir de nouveaux marchés qui sont inaccessibles avec notre technologie actuelle.
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
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number
48019
NAICS Code
334410
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
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
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
863056826
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Applied Nanotools Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
T6G 2M9
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q1-947986
