Goal: high-risk research into quantum dot technology with significant potential
Goal: high-risk research into quantum dot technology with significant potential
Quantum dot technology has enormous potential for technological advancement. Quantum dots are nanoparticles that can be used as semiconductor materials. They possess unique properties and can be applied broadly, for instance in TV screens and solar cells. To give an idea of the attention this technology is receiving: the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded in 2023 to the discoverers and developers of quantum dots.
Practical applications in healthcare and technology
Potential new applications of quantum dots are still being investigated. This is exactly what QDI Systems focuses on. The company researches practical uses for quantum dot technology, including:
- Medical imaging techniques, such as enhancing image quality in X-ray examinations.
- Shortwave infrared, which can significantly improve facial recognition in smartphones.
Additional funding was required to bring these developments to market.
Enablemi’s role
We supported QDI Systems in the application process for multiple subsidies by identifying and matching suitable programs and preparing the necessary applications—including project plans and the business plan.
Especially during the Innovation Credit process with QDI our expertise truly added value. The Innovation Credit is granted only to (high-)tech projects that face significant technical risks and offer excellent market potential. This application demands that the project plan and business plan are truly watertight. We wrote both plans to meet the requirements of RVO and the ambitious objectives of QDI Systems. With success!
Interested in learning more about the Innovation Credit right away? Check our interview with Jeroen and Bouke!
From start-up to scale-up
QDI Systems is a perfect example of a client that grows alongside us. In 2019, we secured a successful MIT Feasibility subsidy application. That marked the beginning of a long-term partnership. In 2024, the Innovation Credit was granted. We expect QDI Systems to continue developing exciting innovations in the coming years.
The QDI Systems project contributes to these Sustainable Development Goals
The win-win impact of QDI Systems
The win-win impact of QDI Systems
QDI Systems is able to develop a quantum dot application for healthcare, specifically for radiology, thanks in part to the awarded subsidies. Quantum dots are used to sharpen X-ray images. This is good news for physicians, as it enables them to make more accurate diagnoses. At the same time, it becomes possible to reduce radiation doses, making scans less harmful for patients.
Additionally, QDI Systems researches applications of shortwave infrared, which can significantly improve facial recognition in smartphones. The company has been able to develop these projects with support from, among others, the MIT Feasibility subsidy, the WBSO, and most recently the Innovation Credit.
Want to know more about these kinds of projects? Jeroen will be happy to advise you!
