2021 Cade Prize for Innovation Accepting Entries
The 2021 Cade Prize for Innovation is accepting entries from inventors and entrepreneurs in Alabama, Georgia and Florida from June 1 – August 2, 2021.
Grit Drives Display Technology Expert to Advance the Field of Nanotechnology
For one researcher in the Florida High Tech Corridor, grit has always been the difference-maker. Courage to try something new and determination to be successful are what led Alexandre “Alex” Titov into the field of nanotechnology, where he remains motivated to make a significant impact in The Corridor region and beyond. Alex was introduced to nanotechnology while […]
State of Innovation: All the Small Things
Today’s innovation generally rests squarely on the shoulders of yesterday’s giants. Recently, 2013 Cade Prize winner, UF startup and UF Innovate | The Hub resident client NanoPhotonica announced a $3.5 million investment led by Samsung Ventures. NanoPhotonica’s system of light emitting nano-materials, including Quantum Dots (QDs), and method of layering these materials together, form the […]
Electronics Giant Samsung Invests in Orlando Nanotechnology Company
A Lake Mary technology company has landed $3.5 million from a group of investors led by the technology giant Samsung. Florida-based DeepWork Capital also contributed to the round for UF startup NanoPhotonica, which has been developing technology to improve displays on devices such as flat-panel televisions and smartphones. While NanoPhotonica has its corporate headquarters in […]
UF Incubator Firm Gets $2 Million Boost for New Screen Technology
Two resident companies at a University of Florida business incubator recently received a hefty investment from Samsung to further develop technology that could revolutionize electronic displays, like televisions. Samsung Venture Investment Corporation has invested $2 million into Matrixx Technologies, a technology company based at UF Innovate’s The Hub, for an undisclosed percentage of equity in […]
NanoPhotonica Receives $3.5M in Funding
NanoPhotonica, a resident client of UF Innovate | The Hub and developer of quantum dot, nanomaterials, and device technology, secured $3.5M in funding. The round was led by Samsung Ventures, with participation from DeepWork Capital (formerly the FAN Fund). The company intends to use the funds to hire more engineering staff, finalize development and move […]
NanoPhotonica Announces $3.5M Investment Led by Samsung Ventures
UF Innovate | The Hub startup NanoPhotonica, an industry leader in quantum dot, nanomaterials, and device technology, announced that it has secured a $3.5M investment from Samsung Ventures and DeepWork Capital (formerly the FAN Fund). The investment, led by Samsung Ventures, will help the company further develop and commercialize its world-class quantum dot and related […]
NanoPhotonica to Participate in 2019 Display Week Conference
NanoPhotonica announced that Chris Morton, CEO, will present at the Society for Information Display (SID)/ Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) annual investor conference on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. NanoPhotonica is a leading provider of innovative nano-materials enabling electronic displays to have high resolution, pure, vivid colors, and high efficiency at significantly reduced manufacturing cost. This annual SID/DSCC […]
NanoPhotonica Launches Advisory Board of World-Renowned Experts
UF startup NanoPhotonica announced the launch of a world-class advisory board, building on its growing industry presence. Members of NanoPhotonica’s Advisory Board are highly regarded entrepreneurs, technologists, and c-suite executives with long-standing credibility in the materials and commercialization aspects of flat panel displays. They will support the Company at a pivotal time as it works […]
NanoPhotonica Partners With Lockheed Martin on QLED Applications (LaserFocusWorld)
NanoPhotonica, a resident client of UF Innovate | The Hub and Sid Martin Biotech alum, has won a contract with giant Lockheed Martin to demonstrate the application of its Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diode (QLED) nanomaterials and device technology to new application and configurations. NanoPhotonica co-founder and CEO Chris Morton said, “We are pleased that […]