Nalu Scientific, LLC received a $158,865 Project Grant from the Department of Energy's Office of Science (CFDA 81.049) awarded on July 8, 2025, with a completion date of July 7, 2026. The project, titled "WHISPER: Waveform-Based High-Speed Intelligent Signal Processing for Enhanced Readout," will be performed at the company's facility in Honolulu, Hawaii. Under this award, Nalu Scientific is developing advanced waveform-based signal processing technologies designed to enhance readout capabilities for high-speed detection and data acquisition systems.
The Office of Science Financial Assistance Program supports fundamental scientific research across multiple disciplines through project grants and cooperative agreements. As a specialized technology developer with extensive experience in photon detectors, lidar systems, and high-performance instrumentation, Nalu Scientific is well-positioned to deliver innovations in signal processing methodologies that advance scientific detection capabilities. The one-year project period aligns with typical Office of Science project grant durations and reflects the program's commitment to funding cutting-edge research that advances understanding of natural phenomena and develops technologies with applications to energy and scientific discovery.