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Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Simon Fraser University

$279,766.00

High Quality Quantum Dot Production at Scale

EF 2026-27 · 2026-06-17

Résumé
Quantum dots (QDs) are tiny semiconductor particles with remarkable optical properties, holding enormous promise for applications in medicine, diagnostics, and sensing technologies. However, a major barrier to their widespread use is the difficulty of producing them reliably and at scale — current methods suffer from batch-to-batch inconsistency, degradation over time, and the release of toxic heavy metal by-products. The Project addresses these challenges by shifting from traditional single-batch production to a continuous flow reactor system, enabling the scalable, reproducible manufacture of stable QDs. A key innovation is the development of novel encapsulating layers that protect the particles, lock in toxic components, and provide a versatile platform for attaching targeting or sensing molecules. The Project outcome will be safer, more reliable quantum dots that can be precisely engineered for applications ranging from early disease detection to environmental sensing — bringing transformative QD-enabled technologies meaningfully closer to real-world use.
Programme
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Emplacement
Burnaby|Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Numéro d'entreprise
118520725
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
1043787
Agreement Start Date
2026-06-17
Agreement Title
High Quality Quantum Dot Production at Scale
Agreement Title (French)
Production à grande échelle de points quantiques de haute qualité
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$279,766.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Quantum dots (QDs) are tiny semiconductor particles with remarkable optical properties, holding enormous promise for applications in medicine, diagnostics, and sensing technologies. However, a major barrier to their widespread use is the difficulty of producing them reliably and at scale — current methods suffer from batch-to-batch inconsistency, degradation over time, and the release of toxic heavy metal by-products. The Project addresses these challenges by shifting from traditional single-batch production to a continuous flow reactor system, enabling the scalable, reproducible manufacture of stable QDs. A key innovation is the development of novel encapsulating layers that protect the particles, lock in toxic components, and provide a versatile platform for attaching targeting or sensing molecules. The Project outcome will be safer, more reliable quantum dots that can be precisely engineered for applications ranging from early disease detection to environmental sensing — bringing transformative QD-enabled technologies meaningfully closer to real-world use.
Description (French)
Les points quantiques sont des nanocristaux semi-conducteurs aux propriétés optiques exceptionnelles, ouvrant des perspectives majeures en médecine, en diagnostic clinique et en détection avancée. Cependant, leur déploiement industriel se heurte à des obstacles de production critiques : irrégularités entre les lots dans les méthodes de synthèse traditionnelles, instabilité temporelle et libération de sous-produits toxiques à base de métaux lourds. Ce projet lèvera ces obstacles en transposant la synthèse par lots individuels (batch) vers un procédé en réacteur à flux continu, garantissant une fabrication à grande échelle, stable et hautement reproductible. L’innovation repose sur le développement de nouvelles matrices d’encapsulation qui protègent le cœur des nanoparticules, confinent les éléments toxiques et servent de plateforme polyvalente pour la fonctionnalisation de molécules de ciblage. En validant la production de points quantiques plus sûrs, biocompatibles et configurables avec précision, ces travaux marquent une étape décisive vers le transfert industriel de ces technologies de rupture pour le dépistage précoce des maladies et la surveillance environnementale.
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.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Burnaby North--Seymour
Federal Riding (French)
Burnaby-Nord--Seymour
Federal Riding Number
59003
NAICS Code
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
118520725
Recipient City
Burnaby|Burnaby
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Simon Fraser University
Recipient Postal Code
V5A 1S6
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2026-2027-Q1-1043787