High sensitivity, energy-efficient and low-cost swir focal plane arrays

The U.S. Department of Energy, through its Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049), awarded a $199,974 Project Grant to Aeluma, Inc., a semiconductor company in Goleta, CA, on February 18, 2025. The grant will fund the development of high-sensitivity, energy-efficient, and low-cost shortwave infrared (SWIR) focal plane arrays. Aeluma specializes in advanced sensor and communications technologies, particularly photonic integrated circuits, photodetectors, and heterogeneous integration techniques. The company has extensive experience working with federal agencies, including the Department of Energy and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), on semiconductor research and development projects. This grant supports Aeluma's ongoing efforts to create innovative semiconductor-based solutions for visible and near-infrared applications.