Nanoscale Digital Microscope

The NanoXim project proposes a disruptive nanoscale holographic microscope with a sensing architecture that can compensate for the lack of complexity of usual optical components (confocal) or markers (fluorescent) by use of novel theories and numerical algorithms. The technique based on digital holography allows to realize 3D movies with sub-µm resolution. The instrument developed CEA builds phase contrast maps of a specimen by using 3D propagation and numerical reconstruction algorithms already implemented in a user-friendly interface. We propose realize a study of the a large panel of end-users and also to validate immediate needs and requirements in health problems and bio-technology. First objective consists in supporting CEA to bridge the gap from research prototypes to the pre-commercial products and initiate the creation of a start-up. We will increase of the technology readiness of the instrument. TEMATYS SME will support this by bringing a market analysis and set a full business model. We will seek for valorization through patenting and licensing to put the instrument close to the market. A startup creation willbe initiated.