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The Institute for Microstructural Sciences (IMS) develops enabling technologies related to hardware requirements for the Health, Environment, Energy, Security, and Information and Communication Technology sectors. Our R&D programs draw upon our researchers’ expertise and core competencies in engineered materials growth and characterization, the design, nanofabrication and characterization of photonic and quantum devices, and low volume manufacturing of these devices. IMS has been successful at anticipating the needs of Canadian industry, working together with academia and industry on identified issues and in the commercialization of research breakthroughs into innovative new product offerings. IMS also offers clients access to world-class technical services and has developed a broad portfolio of patented intellectual property that is available for licensing.
We are open for business! The IMS Business Office successfully advances IMS’ research discoveries in partnership with our clients -- we want to help you find technology solutions for your business. Our value-added approach to technology transfer has resulted in the creation of several start-up companies which have developed a wide range of products, such as thin film optical filters in telecommunications components equipment and radio frequency wireless solutions in video gaming equipment. We have also licensed technologies to several existing SMEs to improve their product offerings and enhance their competitive position in the marketplace.
The IMS Business Office is here to help you find the solutions to your technology needs. We offer a broad range of services to clients, including R&D collaborations, fee-for-service agreements, and technology licensing agreements for all of IMS's key research and development areas: Component Design and Validation, Engineered Semiconductor-related Material, Materials Characterization, Nanofabrication of ICT-based Devices and Components, and Prototyping and Manufacturing (Photonics and GaN electronics) through IMS’ Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre.
