The Department of Energy's Office of Science awarded Vescent Technologies Inc., a small for-profit manufacturer of precision laser and photonics technologies, a $249,985 Project Grant under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049). The award, titled "DUAL-COMB, HYPERSPECTRAL NANOSCOPY OF BIOLOGICAL COMPOUNDS AT THE SHOT-NOISE LIMIT", supports the company's research and development of advanced optical systems, frequency comb lasers, quantum sensing technologies, and specialized laser components. This grant, awarded on February 18, 2025, enables Vescent Technologies to further its work in cutting-edge photonics and quantum technologies, with a focus on addressing environmental monitoring challenges through the development of frequency comb lasers for analyzing methane emissions. The company has a strong track record of delivering sophisticated research and development services to multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, NASA, and the Department of Commerce, through both prime contracts and subcontracts.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $250.0k | 4/3/25 |