Brightlight Photonics, Inc.
Cambridge, MA
- UEI
- ZPD5X7DEX9N1
- CAGE
- 9U0R5
- Primary NAICS
- 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 501 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
- Website
- brightlightphotonics.com
- Industry
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- Health Care
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Life Sciences Tools & Services
- SIC code
- 38 Instruments & Related Products
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $899,995 |
| FY2024 | $155,226 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase II sbir, 80NSSC25C0075, space-ready chip-integrated titanium:sapphire lasers | Shared Services Center | $899,995 | |
| FY24 sbir phase i- space-ready chip-integrated titanium:sapphire lasers | Shared Services Center | $155,226 |
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sttr phase i: wafer-scale, foundry-ready TI:sapphire integrated photonic lasers and amplifiers | National Science Foundation | $275,000 |
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About the company
Brightlight Photonics, Inc. is a small disadvantaged business located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in advanced integrated photonics technology with a primary focus on developing innovative laser systems for space and scientific applications. The company is registered in SAM.gov and operates as a for-profit corporate entity, primarily engaging in cutting-edge research and development of sophisticated photonic technologies. Their core competency appears to be the design and development of advanced chip-integrated laser systems, particularly in the visible and near-infrared wavelength spectrum, with potential applications in biomedical imaging, quantum computing, and defense navigation systems.
Regarding federal contract awards, Brightlight Photonics, Inc. has secured two significant Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts with the Shared Services Center, both focused on developing space-ready chip-integrated titanium:sapphire lasers. The first contract, a Phase I award for $155,235.00 issued on August 7, 2024, initiated the research, with a completion date of February 6, 2025. The subsequent Phase II contract, valued at $899,995.00 and awarded on August 6, 2025, continues the research with a scheduled completion date of August 5, 2027. Both contracts are total small business set-aside awards, indicating the company's commitment to innovation in specialized laser technology for space applications.
In terms of federal grant awards, Brightlight Photonics, Inc. has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant focused on advancing integrated photonics technology. The $275,000 grant, awarded on February 15, 2025, aims to transition the Ti:Sapphire-on-Insulator (Ti:SaOI) platform to a wafer-scale, CMOS-foundry compatible process. The project's performance period runs from February 15, 2025, to October 31, 2025, with broader impacts targeting the development of compact, portable, and affordable devices for diverse applications including biomedical imaging, neuroscience research, early cancer detection, quantum computing, and defense navigation systems. The grant specifically seeks to enable scalable production of integrated Ti:Sapphire lasers and amplifiers in the 700-1000 nm wavelength range, representing a significant advancement in integrated photonic technology.
Quick answers
Is Brightlight Photonics, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Brightlight Photonics, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through January 8, 2027.
How much has Brightlight Photonics, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $899,995 to Brightlight Photonics, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $1,055,221 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Brightlight Photonics, Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Brightlight Photonics, Inc. ranked #79 in NAICS 541713 in FY2025.
What is Brightlight Photonics, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Brightlight Photonics, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Phase II sbir, 80NSSC25C0075, space-ready chip-integrated titanium:sapphire lasers, from Shared Services Center, on August 6, 2025.
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