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Nabu Optical Systems is the winner of the the Startup Contest award in the 68th International Conference on Electron, Ion, and Photon Beam Technology and Nanofabrication (EIPBN 2025). In addition to winning the startup contest, Nabu participated in the commericial exhibit, demonstrating their technology to industry and academic leaders for the first time.
The State of Ohio awards Nabu Optical Systems a Technology Validation and Startup Fund (TVSF) grant to build ANU-1, an independently-developed massively parallel direct laser writing system based on thermal lithography technology pioneered by Dr. Imad Agha at the University of Dayton. The grant will enable Nabu to deliver their first system by Summer 2025.
Jordan Lee
Secured intellectual property for our lithography process, strengthening market position.
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Morgan Patel
Formed a strategic alliance to expand access to advanced chip manufacturing.
Casey Nguyen
Launched software to streamline tool setup, reducing lead times for clients.
Riley Chen
Entered the European and Asian markets, supporting a broader range of innovators.
Founded
Patents filed
Initial Funding Secured
Joined national accelerator
First product rolls out