Iris Light Technologies
Techstars '23Chicago, US · Founded 2018 · 8 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
Iris Light develops photonic inks based on nanomaterials that enable integration of light-emitting and light-detecting components directly onto silicon wafers, addressing manufacturing bottlenecks in silicon photonics and infrared imaging. The company targets applications including optical communications, medical devices, autonomous vehicle LiDAR, and chemical/biological sensors.
Founders & leadership
Iris Light Technologies was founded in 2018 by Chad Husko, Ph.D..
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Chad Husko, Ph.D.inFounder
Investors · 2
Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2023 | $206.5K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $75K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $256K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2020 | $265K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2020 | $25K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Iris Light Technologies do?
- Iris Light develops photonic inks based on nanomaterials that enable integration of light-emitting and light-detecting components directly onto silicon wafers, addressing manufacturing bottlenecks in silicon photonics and infrared imaging. The company targets applications including optical communications, medical devices, autonomous vehicle LiDAR, and chemical/biological sensors.
- Who founded Iris Light Technologies?
- Iris Light Technologies was founded by Chad Husko, Ph.D. in 2018.
- Who are Iris Light Technologies's investors?
- Iris Light Technologies's investors include Evergreen Climate Innovations, Techstars.
- Where is Iris Light Technologies headquartered?
- Iris Light Technologies is headquartered in Chicago, US.