We're thrilled to announce that, following our victory at the 2024 SXSW Innovation Awards in the What the Future (WTF) category, the USDA has awarded us an SBIR grant to advance our UbiGro greenhouse technology into a new domain: glass. This venture aims to unlock the high-value potential of glass #greenhouses with our quantum dot technology. UbiGro, our agricultural-focused technology, utilizes our proprietary #quantumdots to optimize sunlight. It transforms UV and blue light into more photosynthetically efficient red light, giving plants a tailored light spectrum that boosts yield, quality, and growth. "Our SXSW-winning UbiGro Cover product is a great offering for 90% of the market, and now we are thrilled to receive new funding from the USDA to develop QD-glass for the rest," said Dr. Matthew Bergren, Chief Product Officer at UbiQD. Read our full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFxgy3jx
UbiQD, Inc.
Nanotechnology Research
Los Alamos, New Mexico 5,174 followers
Advanced materials company harnessing the power of light for product innovations in agriculture, energy, and security.
About us
UbiQD, Inc. is an advanced materials company powering product innovations in agriculture, clean energy, and security. Founded in 2014 by Dr. Hunter McDaniel to commercialize breakthroughs in quantum dot nanotechnology, UbiQD makes use of technology licensed from LANL, MIT, WWU, and UW and is based in Los Alamos, NM. What differentiates UbiQD from its competitors in the quantum dot industry (total 2015 industry sales of ~$300 million with 90% annual growth) is its focus on a specific class of low-hazard semiconductor QDs composed of CuInSeS and ZnSeS, which are synthesized by an extremely low-cost manufacturing process. Typically, quantum dots are composed of either cadmium selenide or indium phosphide, both of which are highly toxic and extremely expensive, which limits their application to displays. UbiQD’s goal is to enter new markets enabled by the dramatically lower costs and negligible toxicity of their materials. In a recent ranking by New Materials News, UbiQD was selected as the #7 QD company with the judges stating: “Despite its age, UbiQD has quickly established itself as one of the most interesting and innovative companies in the sector. The low price point of its low-toxicity QDs means that it is able to enter industries that have so far been off-limits.” The dry Los Alamos climate provides the perfect conditions for reproducible nanomaterial production while the close proximity to Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratory allows for beneficial collaborations with leading scientists in the area.
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http://www.UbiQD.com
External link for UbiQD, Inc.
- Industry
- Nanotechnology Research
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Quantum Dots, Cadmium-Free Quantum Dots, Low-Toxicity Quantum Dots, Nanotechnology, and Semiconductor Nanocrystals
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134 Eastgate Dr.
Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544, US
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Advancing and developing new #technologies is pivotal in addressing the world's most pressing environmental and energy challenges. Nobel Prize-winning #quantumdots, for instance, are revolutionizing how we harness and utilize light. Their unique properties enable innovations in various sectors, from enhancing the efficiency of solar panels to improving agricultural yields. By focusing on cutting-edge advancements, we pave the way for sustainable solutions that meet current demands and anticipate future needs, ensuring a cleaner, more efficient world. Happy #FluorescenceFriday!
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Light is the fundamental ingredient for life, and we're reimagining how it nurtures our plants. UbiGro Cover is our advanced luminescent greenhouse covering that improves the quality of #sunlight plants receive by converting less useful UV and blue light into the red and far-red spectrum that plants thrive on. Embedded with our proprietary #quantumdots, UbiGro Cover can boost crop yields by as high as 30%. This provides a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for growers without imposing additional energy needs. Optimizing the light environment promotes healthier plant growth and helps us meet our world's growing food demand with creative, more environmentally friendly solutions. Happy #FluorescenceFriday!
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We're proud to be recognized by the NM Vintage Fund as one of 13 startups in their latest $2 million investment round! The New Mexico Vintage Fund, known for backing early high-growth companies, will support the advancement and commercialization of our Nobel Prize-winning technology, #quantumdots, for various #cleantech applications. We are grateful for their continuous support in developing our leadership position in advanced materials innovation, backing New Mexico's rapidly growing advanced #energy sector. Read more about the recent funding from the New Mexico Inno 👇 https://lnkd.in/gMkBmJnr
New Mexico Vintage Fund invests $2M across 13 startups - Albuquerque Business First
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Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth, a day of resilience, progress, and the enduring spirit of freedom. It's a time to reflect on the journey toward equality and justice, recognizing the struggles and triumphs that have shaped our shared history. Let us honor the past by directing its lessons toward a future where every voice is heard, and every individual is valued. #FreedomDay #EqualityForAll
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UbiQD is proud to be part of New Mexico's thriving advanced energy sector, recently securing $615,000 through the New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD)'s Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program and another $307,000 from the Job Training Incentive Program. Our efforts in Nobel Prize-winning #quantumdot technology support the development of the state's clean energy sector, bolstered by initiatives from world-class research institutions and government programs. Discover more about New Mexico's leadership in the advanced #energy sector and our role in the state's exciting efforts 👇
How New Mexico is advancing renewable energy innovation - Albuquerque Business First
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Understanding the distinctive characteristics of #QuantumDots hinges on their size. These Nobel Prize-winning #nanoparticles, typically ranging from 2 to 10 nanometers (nm) or about 10,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair, exhibit quantum confinement effects. Their size directly influences their electronic and optical properties. For instance, smaller quantum dots (~2 nm) emit light at shorter wavelengths (bluer), while larger ones (~6 nm) emit light at longer wavelengths (redder). Their precise control over light emission and absorption makes quantum dots invaluable for #ubiquitous applications ranging from agriculture to clean energy and beyond.
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In collaboration with First Solar, we're enhancing the efficiency of utility-scale solar panels with our proprietary #quantumdot technology. By integrating our materials, we aim to significantly improve #solar energy conversion rates. Together, we're demonstrating the ubiquitous potential of Nobel Prize-winning quantum dots to drive important advancements in renewable energy, offering scalable, low-cost solutions to sustain global #energy demands. Happy #FluorescenceFriday! Learn more about our efforts with First Solar 👉 https://lnkd.in/guF-y_pW
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At UbiQD, we focus on creating advanced #materials that are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective. Our green chemistry approach minimizes waste and maximizes efficiency, providing high-quality solutions that address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Our materials—quantum dots—facilitate novel applications in agriculture, clean energy, and beyond by enabling industry leaders to harness the power of #light in unprecedented ways. Happy #FluorescenceFriday!
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The agricultural landscape is evolving with controlled environment agriculture (#CEA), enabling the ability to precisely control growing conditions, resulting in more productive and sustainable practices. But, despite the advancements in CEA, the full potential of optimized sunlight has yet to be harnessed. With our growing understanding of light's influence on plants, the capability to control the sun's spectrum is becoming increasingly valuable. Our UbiGro technology is tapping into this capability by employing proprietary #quantumdots. Our dots enable us to fine-tune sunlight to create a spectrum under which plants thrive. This approach stimulates photosynthesis, enhances crop health, and increases yields. It's transforming how we think about and use sunlight in #agriculture. Curious to learn more about our UbiGro technology and why it was named a winner at the 25th Annual SXSW Innovation Awards? 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFxgy3jx
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