Nanoco Technologies is a UK-based nanotechnology company specialising in the development of quantum dots (QDs) and advanced nanomaterials with tailored optical and electronic properties. Its product portfolio focuses on cadmium-free materials, including infrared-absorbing HEATWAVE® QDs and visible light-emitting CFQD® QDs for applications in image sensing, displays, photovoltaics, lighting and emerging photonic technologies. Founded in 2001 by Dr. Nigel Pickett and Prof. Paul O’Brien as a spin-out from the University of Manchester, the company is headquartered in Runcorn and listed at the London Stock Exchange (LSE:NANO). It is a pioneer and market leader in the production of advanced quantum dot materials through its patented “molecular seeding” process. With a highly skilled and diverse team, Nanoco continues to drive materials innovation and maintains a robust intellectual property portfolio with ~ 300 granted and pending patents. Its expertise spans the full materials lifecycle - from design to scale-up and commercial manufacturing - serving global customers in the semiconductor and display industries.
| Website | http://www.nanocotechnologies.com |
| Ticker | NANO |
| Revenue | $10.2 million |
| Employees | 41 (34 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Phone | +44 161 603 7900 |
| Fax | +44 161 603 7901 |
| Industry | Nanotechnology Research, Consumer Services General, Nanotechnology, Consumer Services, Science and Engineering |
| Web Rank | 11 Million |
| Keywords | Nanotechnology, Quantum Dots, Advanced Materials, Innovative Materials, Nanoscale Materials, Nanomaterials, Materials Science, Thin Film Technology, Next Generation Displays, High Performance Materials, Lcd Displays, Display Technology, Led Lighting, Lighting Technology, Sustainable Materials, Solar Cells, Energy Technology |
| Competitors | Sharp HealthCare, Sony, Samsung India, Duke University, OSRAM, Vivendi, LG Display, Universal Display Corporation, Idemitsu Lube India Private Ltd, CYNORA +24 more (view full list) |
| SIC | SIC Code 36 Companies, SIC Code 367 Companies |
| NAICS | NAICS Code 33 Companies, NAICS Code 334 Companies |
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The Nanoco Technologies Ltd annual revenue was $10.2 million in 2026.
Nigel Pickett is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Nanoco Technologies Ltd.
34 people are employed at Nanoco Technologies Ltd.
The NAICS codes for Nanoco Technologies Ltd are [33, 334].
The SIC codes for Nanoco Technologies Ltd are [36, 367].