Nanoco Technologies

Nanoco Technologies Ltd is a UK-based nanotechnology company that spun out from the University of Manchester in 2001, specializing in the development and large-scale production of cadmium-free quantum dots and other electronic-grade nanomaterials. Co-founded by Dr. Nigel Pickett, who invented Nanoco's key quantum dot scale-up technology, the company is unique in the nanomaterials market as a manufacturer of high-grade quantum dots at commercial volumes. Since 2004, Nanoco has focused research efforts on cadmium-free quantum dot development, addressing environmental and health concerns while maintaining performance for applications in LCD displays, LED lighting, sensors, solar cells, and bio-imaging technologies. In October 2024, Dmitry Shashkov joined as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Nigel Pickett, co-founder and CTO, announced retirement from the board in 2024 but remains with the company until February 2026. Publicly traded and based in Manchester, Nanoco represents British innovation in quantum materials commercialization.