ElFys, Inc. has been selected to NATO DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) program, emerging as one of only three Finnish companies chosen from a competitive pool of over 2600 applicants globally. This selection highlights the importance of ElFys' innovative photodetector technology in the defence sector that combines high responsivity, low dark current, and fast response times.
Participation in the DIANA program is expected to accelerate ElFys' growth trajectory, providing access to NATO's extensive network of test centers and accelerator sites across member countries. This opportunity will enable ElFys to further refine its innovations, collaborate with defence industry leaders, and potentially secure contracts within the NATO alliance.The selection of ElFys for this prestigious program not only validates the company's technological prowess but also positions it as a key player in shaping the future of defence-related photonics. As global security challenges evolve, ElFys' cutting-edge photodetector solutions present a crucial role in enhancing NATO's technological capabilities and operational readiness.
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DIANA is the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic, a NATO organisation with a mission to locate and accelerate dual-use innovation across the Alliance. DIANA provides technology developers with the resources, networks and expertise to address critical defence and security challenges, to create a more peaceful and resilient future.
DIANA was established by NATO in 2023 to tackle complex societal challenges through disruptive dual-use technologies. Working throughout the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystems of the 32 NATO Allies, DIANA aims to find and bring together innovative companies developing technologies that could solve key needs for the Alliance. Through public ‘Challenge’ calls each reflecting Allied priorities in defence, security and resilience, innovators propose technological solutions with the potential to address the challenges and transform society.
Learn more at www.diana.nato.int
ElFys, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is located in Espoo, Finland. The company is based on long-term research work on photodetector technologies at Aalto University. Our core team consists of former senior researchers, engineering leaders and business professionals. The company utilizes the state-of-the-art processing facilities at Micronova Nanofabrication Center in Espoo, Finland: 2600 square meters of CMOS compatible facilities suitable for both R&D and semi-mass production. For high-volume mass production, ElFys has partnered with an external, European foundry.
ElFys provides light sensors with sensitivity better than anything seen before, literally catching every ray of light. The technology greatly improves any light sensing application ranging from health monitoring to analytical instrumentation and security X-ray imaging. The superior performance of ElFys photodetectors is based on an inventive combination of modern MEMS nanotechnology and atomic layer deposition. The core technologies are patented and in the possession of the company. www.elfys.fi
Most light sensing technologies capture about two thirds of light rays, whereas ElFys’ technology can capture all of them. The Black Silicon Photodiode provides superior sensitivity over a wide spectral range, especially in the ultraviolet, as well as an ultra-wide viewing angle. The increased sensitivity provides improvement potential to any applications where light needs to be measured.