Green Technology

Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited

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95 Potential

Decision Maker

Ms. Jenny Yiu
jennyyiu@nami.org.hk
+852 35113407
Units 510, 515-518, Lakeside 1, No. 8 Science Park West Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Pak Shek Kok,
Raw Description
Our Beliefs | NAMI strives to act as the focal point for conducting market-driven, demand-led R&D in nanotechnology and advanced materials for technology upgrading of the industries and commercialization of research outcome. We will continue to develop innovative and award-winning technologies by enhancing core competences in nanotechnology and advanced materials, as well as to nurture and develop research talents. | Product | As a Materials Expert, NAMI has a strong portfolio of innovative technologies to support the industry, offering frontier-applied research on advanced materials as well as technology transfer for commercialization success. | Based on the technology trends, applied research opportunities and business environment of Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area, NAMI has developed core platform technologies in five market sectors – Construction, Electronics, Energy, Environmental and Healthcare. The development and advancement of our core platform technologies are essential to promote R&D and commercialization of R&D outcomes for the benefit of industry and the public sector. | Technology | Based on the technology trends, applied research opportunities and business environment of local Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta, NAMI has developed key technology platforms in five market sectors, namely, | - Energy | - Environmental | - Construction | - Electronics | - Healthcare | The development and advancement of our core platform technologies are essential to promote R&D and commercialization of R&D outcomes for the benefit of the industry and the public sector. || Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), incorporated in 2006, is designated by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong Government as a Research and Development Center for nanotechnology and advanced materials. NAMI undertakes and provides support for market-driven research in nanotechnology and advanced materials, and strives for commercialization of the technologies to benefit the industry and the society at large, as well as re-industrialization to promote the economic growth and sustainability of Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area. As a Materials Expert, NAMI has a strong portfolio of innovative technologies to support the industry, offering frontier-applied research on advanced materials as well as technology transfer for commercialization success. | Based on the technology trends, applied research opportunities and business environment of Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area, NAMI has developed core platform technologies in five market sectors – Construction, Electronics, Energy, Environmental and Healthcare. The development and advancement of our core platform technologies are essential to promote R&D and commercialization of R&D outcomes for the benefit of industry and the public sector. | Description | R&D Center for nanotechnology and advanced materials to undertake and support market-driven research, and strive for commercialization and re-industrialization.

Strategic Analysis

Executive Brief

The Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) serves as Hong Kong's primary R&D center for market-driven nanotechnology. Functioning as a bridge between fundamental research and commercialization, NAMI focuses on five key sectors: Construction, Electronics, Energy, Environmental, and Healthcare. As a designated government center, they act as both a technology incubator and a strategic partner for industries in the Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Strategic Fit & Lead Score

Lead Score: 95 (Direct R&D Partnership & Equipment Opportunity)

Why this Score? NAMI is not just a user of materials; they are an enabler of new material technologies. Their five focus sectors perfectly align with the core advantages of CVD diamond:

  • Electronics: Thermal management for high-power devices.
  • Environmental: BDD for electrochemical water treatment.
  • Healthcare: Diamond’s bio-compatibility for sensors and implants.
  • Energy: Diamond-based radiation-hardened sensors and thermal spreaders.
  • Infrastructure: Providing NAMI with proprietary MPCVD reactors allows them to offer "Diamond-as-a-Service" to the Hong Kong industry.

6C Solutions Proposal

Application Area 6C Solution Technical Value Prop
Environmental (Water) BDD (Boron Doped Diamond) Electrodes Efficient electrochemical oxidation of "forever chemicals" (PFAS/PFOS) and organic pollutants; high overpotential for water stability.
Thermal Management PCD Wafers & Custom Heat Spreaders Thermal conductivity > 2000 W/mK. Essential for NAMI’s 5G/RF and high-power electronics projects in the GBA.
R&D Infrastructure Custom MPCVD Reactor Systems Equipping NAMI labs with 6C reactors to allow local HK companies to prototype SCD and PCD applications in-house.
Quantum/Healthcare SCD (Single Crystal) with NV Centers Ultra-pure SCD (Ra < 1nm) for NAMI’s healthcare sector to develop high-sensitivity quantum biosensors for diagnostic tools.
Energy & Sensing Custom Diamond Coating (on Silicon/Refractories) Direct-growth diamond on non-standard substrates for NAMI’s harsh-environment energy sensors (radiation and high-temp resistance).

Engagement Hooks

  • Technical Question: "As NAMI pushes for re-industrialization in the GBA, how are your current electronics partners overcoming the 'thermal wall' in GaN-on-Si devices? Would the integration of 6C’s direct diamond-growth process accelerate your commercialization of high-power RF modules?"
  • Value Statement: 6C can empower NAMI’s market-driven R&D by providing the industry's most stable MPCVD platforms and high-purity diamond materials, ensuring your technology transfers for the Electronics and Environmental sectors are globally competitive.