Uviquity builds solid‑state photonic integrated circuits that emit human‑safe far‑UVC light at 222 nm, enabling continuous disinfection of air, food, and water without chemicals or hazardous UV exposure. The same semiconductor chip also provides coherent deep‑UV light for advanced sensing applications such as Raman spectroscopy, metrology, and environmental monitoring.
Funding
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Product
Problem
Current disinfection methods rely on bulky, chemical-based systems or traditional UV lamps that cannot operate safely in occupied spaces, limiting continuous protection of air, food, and water from pathogens.
Solution
Uviquity’s proprietary photonic integrated circuit (PIC) generates spectrally pure far‑UVC light at 222 nm directly from a solid‑state semiconductor chip. The chip uses an integrated blue laser, wavelength tuning, and second‑harmonic generation waveguides to produce human‑safe, pathogen‑lethal far‑UVC radiation. This compact light engine can be embedded in standard photonic packages, enabling seamless integration into a wide range of equipment. The far‑UVC output continuously inactivates viruses, bacteria, fungi and mold without harming skin or eyes, allowing safe operation in occupied environments. By eliminating the need for chemicals, large fixtures, or frequent maintenance, the technology provides scalable, continuous disinfection for air, food, and water applications. The same platform also delivers coherent deep‑UV light for advanced sensing and analytical tasks such as Raman spectroscopy, semiconductor metrology, and gas or water quality monitoring.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers of HVAC systems, food processing equipment, and water treatment infrastructure, as well as developers of analytical instruments requiring deep‑UV lasers.
Features
- Solid‑state far‑UVC PIC that emits 222 nm light via on‑chip second‑harmonic generation of a 445 nm blue laser
- Human‑safe germicidal output that continuously inactivates all known pathogens while being safe for skin and eyes
- Compact form factor compatible with industry‑standard photonic packages for easy OEM integration
- Dual‑use capability: same chip provides coherent deep‑UV light for Raman spectroscopy, metrology, and absorption‑based sensing
- High efficiency, long lifetime and low cost compared to traditional UV lamps or chemical disinfectants
- Scalable design suitable for air handling systems, food processing lines, and water treatment installations