Dr. Hunter McDaniel
Founder
Ubiqd
UbiQD manufactures heavy‑metal‑free quantum dot materials using a CuInS₂/ZnS core‑shell design that delivers >99% photoluminescence efficiency and robust thermal/chemical stability. Their patented, scalable process produces bright, size‑tuned nanocrystals that can be added directly to existing products, enabling manufacturers in agriculture, renewable energy, security, display and coating markets to improve light harvesting, spectral output, or optical security without redesigning their hardware.
- Agriculture Technology
- Chemical Technology
- Clean Technology
- New Materials
Updated 5 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
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Problem
Many industries lack efficient, safe, and cost-effective ways to manipulate light and color for applications such as agriculture lighting, solar energy conversion, and anti‑counterfeiting, often relying on toxic heavy‑metal quantum dots or less effective conventional pigments.
Solution
UbiQD manufactures heavy‑metal‑free quantum dots using a copper‑indium‑sulfur core with a zinc‑sulfide shell, delivering near‑perfect photoluminescence efficiency and thermal/chemical stability. Their patented, scalable synthesis process produces bright, tunable nanocrystals from earth‑abundant elements, enabling drop‑in integration into existing products. By tailoring dot size, UbiQD can precisely shift emission wavelengths to optimize light harvesting in solar panels, enhance spectral output for greenhouse lighting, or create unique optical signatures for security inks. The company supplies these materials directly to manufacturers, allowing rapid adoption without redesigning core product architectures.
Target Audience
Primary customers are B2B manufacturers in agriculture, renewable energy, security/anti‑counterfeiting, display technology, and coating industries seeking high‑performance, non‑toxic light‑modifying materials.
Features
- Heavy‑metal‑free CuInS₂/ZnS core‑shell quantum dots with >99% photoluminescence efficiency
- Size‑controlled synthesis for precise wavelength tuning across UV to near‑infrared
- Scalable, patented manufacturing process that reduces cost while maintaining high quality
- Chemical and thermal stability suitable for demanding outdoor and industrial environments
- Compatibility as a drop‑in additive for greenhouse glass, solar panels, security inks, displays, coatings, and other optical products