Spatially Multiplexed Spectrophotometry

Project Information

FAST SPECTRO

Grant agreement ID: 679942

DOI

10.3030/679942

Project closed

EC signature date 30 October 2015

Start date 1 November 2015

End date 30 April 2017

Funded under

• EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC)

Total cost

€ 149 922,00

EU contribution

€ 149 922,00

Coordinated by

AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS
Spain

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - FAST SPECTRO (Spatially Multiplexed Spectrophotometry)

Reporting period: 2015-11-01 to 2017-04-30

Summary of the context and overall objectives of the project

In this project we have analyzed the key issues to be solved in order to advance in the manufacturing and commercialization route of a new label free optical technique named Spatially Multiplexed Spectrophotometry (SMS). This technique allows spectral characterization of surfaces with one order of magnitude better lateral resolution than actual spectrophotometers, and two orders of magnitude shorter analysis time. We have identified three main fields of application of the technology: biophysics, plasmonics and thin film characterization. In order to accelerate the market entry of the technology, we have also performed a market feasibility study of the technology, as well as clarified the intellectual property position. The information gathered along the project has allowed fruitful approaches to different potential partners and investors to advance in the exploitation and final use of the technology. The key invention related to this project has been advanced to PCT/ES2015/070732, priority 08/10/2015, and licensed to the company Mecwins SA for further development and future exploitation. Other non-conflicting exploitation routes through sub-licensing have also been explored.