SubsidieMeestersMass Manufacturing Augmented Reality (AR) Waveguides via Roll-to-Plate Nanoimprinting
Morphotonics aims to validate and mature its patented Roll-to-Plate nanoimprinting technology for low-cost AR waveguides, while establishing a European foundry to enhance local production sovereignty.
Projectdetails
Introduction
Morphotonics has developed and patented a novel technology called Roll-to-Plate (R2P) nanoimprinting that can produce high-quality and low-cost waveguides used in Augmented Reality (AR) glasses. Our technology is protected by 90 patents, with 26 already granted.
Market Challenges
Augmented Reality (AR) smartglasses are not yet mass manufactured for the consumer market, especially because the AR industry struggles to mass produce low-cost, high-quality waveguides.
Technology Validation
Our technology is very promising, as confirmed by our prestigious sampling customers, including:
- Microsoft
- Meta
- Apple
- Vuzix
With the EIC project, we want to fully mature our equipment and technology, and prove (via an external validation with a customer) that it meets the market specifications.
Future Plans
Furthermore, we plan to request a 10 M equity component to set up a European foundry to mass manufacture AR waveguides. We expect that the foundry will be used mainly by European customers, who will then regain sovereignty over the AR hardware production.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 2.458.662 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 3.512.375 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-10-2023 |
| Einddatum | 30-9-2025 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2023 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- MORPHOTONICS BVpenvoerder
Land(en)
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