Company profile
Nanoco Technologies
Runcorn manufacturer of cadmium-free quantum dot nanomaterials, including infrared-absorbing materials used in image sensors, photodetectors and displays. Listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Company overview
Nanoco Technologies is a UK nanotechnology company specialising in the research, development, licensing, and manufacturing of novel nanomaterials. Founded in 2001 as a spin-out from the University of Manchester, the company is headquartered in Runcorn. It focuses on cadmium-free quantum dots (QDs), with key products including infrared-absorbing HEATWAVE® QDs and visible light-emitting CFQD® QDs. The company uses its patented molecular seeding process to produce these materials, tuning their optical and electronic properties for specific client needs. Nanoco’s technology serves a wide range of markets, primarily in sensing applications for mobile devices, automotive, and healthcare, as well as display technologies for televisions, smartphones, and AR/VR headsets. The parent company, Nanoco Group PLC, is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Semiconductor activity
Primary capability: Semiconductor Materials. Supply-chain role: R&D, Manufacturing, IP Licensing.
Technologies and capabilities
- Semiconductor Materials
- Sensors
- Infrared
- Quantum Dots
- Nanomaterials
- Sensing
- Displays
- Molecular Seeding
- Cadmium-Free Quantum Dots
- Infrared-Absorbing QDs
- Visible Light-Emitting QDs
HEATWAVE® QDs; CFQD® QDs; Nanomaterial Manufacturing; Material Development; Licensing
Markets served
- Displays
- Image Sensing
- Consumer Electronics
- Automotive
- Healthcare
- AR/VR
UK presence
Runcorn. Part of the North West cluster.
Research links: University of Manchester.