Short-wave Infrared to Visible Light Electronic Up-Conversion for Imaging with eco-friendly III-V quantum Dotscore
E-LUCID · Horizon Europe grant · 2027-09-01–2029-08-31
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Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call HORIZON-MSCA-2025-PF · scheme HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF · topic HORIZON-MSCA-2025-PF-01-01. CORDIS record →
Objective
The technology of infrared-to-visible electronic up-conversion imaging opens opportunities in night vision, low-light sensing, medical diagnostics, security, and wearable systems. However, most existing solutions are bulky, costly, or based on non-sustainable materials, which limits their broader use in compact and portable devices. The EU-funded project will develop a new generation of pixel-less short-wave infrared (SWIR) to visible up-conversion devices using RoHS-compliant III-V colloidal quantum dots (CQDs). These nanomaterials combine solution processability with tunable optical properties and provide an environmentally sustainable alternative to lead- or cadmium-based technologies. By advancing materials design and device engineering, the project will enable real-time, efficient, and stable SWIR-to-visible conversion in a lightweight and energy-efficient platform. The outcome will be a new class of imagers ideally suited for wearable night-vision tools, firefighter and defense helmets, as well as applications in healthcare, security, and environmental monitoring.
Beneficiaries (1)
| Organisation | Country | Role | EC contribution | SME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE CIENCIES FOTONIQUES | ES | coordinator | €194,075 |
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