TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Electrically Pumped Nanocrystal Laser Diode

This opportunity offers licensing rights to a novel electrically pumped nanocrystal laser diode technology developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The technology delivers room‑temperature optical gain using solution‑processed colloidal quantum dots, overcoming key barriers such as Auger recombination, heat buildup, and optical losses. It is positioned for integration into a broad range of photonic and optoelectronic applications, from communications to defense systems. Licensees will gain access to the underlying patents (U.S. Patent pending, LA‑UR‑26‑25635) and the associated know‑how needed to commercialize the device in scalable, low‑cost manufacturing processes. • Enables electrically driven laser emission from printable semiconductor inks – a breakthrough for low‑cost photonics. • Provides a scalable, solution‑processable platform compatible with existing semiconductor fabrication lines. • Targets high‑impact markets such as optical communications, integrated photonics, sensing, defense/aerospace, consumer electronics, and medical instrumentation. • Technology is at TRL 4, indicating laboratory validation and ready for further development toward market‑ready prototypes. • Licensing is non‑exclusive, with options for exclusive agreements depending on commercial potential.