Nano and Advanced Materials Institute

What Nano and Advanced Materials Institute does

Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) is a Hong Kong-based research institute and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), a government-established applied research body. The institute conducts market-driven R&D in nano and multifunctional materials spanning five vertical sectors: Construction, Electronics, Energy, Environmental, and Healthcare. Its technology portfolio covers nanomaterials, nanostructured materials, smart materials, and bio-inspired materials, with 100+ granted patents filed across Hong Kong, China, the United States, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Macau, and 48 technologies currently available for licensing.

The product portfolio is organized as discrete technology offerings rather than a unified platform, including advanced battery systems (AN-1 lithium metal battery, Safion self-extinguishing EV battery, separator-free lithium-ion, wide-temperature IoT batteries), thermal management solutions (dual-phase nano immersion coolant for 5G/AI servers, H1500 thermal interface materials), construction innovations (high-strength lightweight concrete for modular integrated construction, bio-inspired wet-surface sealant, ReCon-Fill recycled backfill), display and electronics coatings (nCoating 9H foldable cover layer, Nanocurtain transparent solar coating, flexible light diffuser), healthcare and consumer applications (germ-repellent silicone rubber, microbiome skincare, Probiotics Revitalizing System, nanofiber filtration, intelligent pillow, NuHip hip protector), and environmental solutions (PAPEL+ water/oil-resistant paper coating, biodegradable composite reusables, micro-foaming pellets reducing plastic use by 20%).

NAMI's business model is built on technology licensing/royalties and contracted collaborative R&D services delivered through an enterprise field-sales motion. The institute partners with industry players, SMEs, startups, government departments, and public organizations (49 documented success cases) to co-develop and transfer technologies, integrating them into commercial partners' production lines. Revenue is generated via IP licensing agreements, technology commercialization contracts, and project-based R&D engagements, with pricing negotiated individually rather than publicly disclosed. Marketing and partner acquisition occur through direct engagement, industry exhibitions, and major international invention awards (R&D 100, Edison Awards, CES Innovation Awards, International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, Silicon Valley International Invention Festival).

Name

Nano and Advanced Materials Institute

Legal name

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited

Website

https://nami.org.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

NAMI is a Hong Kong-based research institute, subsidiary of ASTRI, that develops advanced nano and multifunctional materials across construction, electronics, energy, environmental, and healthcare sectors, licensing patented technologies to industry partners through co-development and technology transfer agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Technology Licensing and Transfer: NAMI licenses its patented technologies and provides technology transfer services to commercial partners. The institute generates revenue through IP licensing, technology commercialization agreements, and collaborative R&D contracts with industry partners.
2. Collaborative R&D Services: Market-driven research and development projects undertaken with industry, government departments, and public organizations. Revenue generated through contracted R&D services and project-based collaborations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NAMI is a Hong Kong-based research institute that conducts market-driven R&D in advanced nano and multifunctional materials and licenses its patented technologies to commercial partners across five sectors: Construction, Electronics, Energy, Environmental, and Healthcare. It generates revenue through technology licensing, IP commercialization agreements, and contracted collaborative R&D services with industry, government departments, and public organizations. Its portfolio includes 100+ granted patents and 48 technologies available for licensing, with 49 documented commercialization success cases.

Product overview

Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) is a Hong Kong-based research institute that develops advanced materials technologies across five market sectors: Construction, Electronics, Energy, Environmental, and Healthcare. NAMI operates as a portfolio of distinct products and technologies rather than a unified platform, with each innovation developed through industry collaboration and targeted toward specific market applications. Their portfolio includes batteries (lithium-ion, solid-state, flexible, IoT-specific), thermal management solutions (immersion coolants, thermal interface materials), construction materials (lightweight concrete, waterproof coatings), healthcare products (germ-repellent materials, smart wearables), environmental solutions (biodegradable materials, air purification), and advanced coatings (anti-fog, anti-fingerprint, foldable display coatings). Technologies like nCoating, Nanocurtain, PAPEL, Celluwarm, and various battery solutions represent their key branded products, each addressing specific industry needs across electronics, construction, healthcare, and environmental applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Performing Dual Phases Nano Immersion Coolant for 5G Servers Dual-phase immersion coolant for superior thermal management in 5G servers, AI servers, and high-performance computers, available for licensing to data center operators and HPC hardware makers.
• Durable Housing Based on Steel-Lightweight Concrete Modular Construction (MiC) High-strength lightweight concrete and modular integrated construction system reducing wall weight by 40%, available for licensing to construction firms and developers.
• Multifunctional Gel-free Binder for High-performance Batteries with High-Ni Content Cathodes Revolutionary PVDF binder for nickel-rich cathode lithium-ion batteries with unparalleled slurry stability, available for licensing to battery manufacturers.
• Transparent Sun Nanocurtain Long-lasting transparent window coating blocking 50% of solar radiation while allowing over 60% visible light transmission, available for licensing to facade and window manufacturers.
• nCoating for Foldable Electronics Display Transparent cover layer combining glass-like hardness (9H) with plastic-like flexibility for foldable electronics displays, available for licensing to display and electronics OEMs.
• Safion: Self-Extinguishing EV Battery with In-Situ Quasi-Solid Electrolyte Self-extinguishing EV battery with in-situ crosslinked quasi-solid electrolyte extending cycle life by 10 times, available for licensing to EV battery makers.
• Separator-free Lithium-Ion Battery with Super Thin and Safe Performance Coating Ultrathin nanofiber conformal coating replacing conventional polymer separator for higher energy density lithium-ion batteries, available for licensing to battery manufacturers.
• AN-1: Ultra-stable Lithium Metal Battery with 3D Nano-Scaffold Anode World's first 5Ah lithium metal battery with flexible 3D nano-scaffold anode offering 40% higher energy density than lithium-ion batteries, available for licensing to battery makers.
• Sustainable Cellulose Aerogel for Extra Warm Ultralight Winter Outfits (Celluwarm) Cellulose aerogel insulation material from corn husk cellulose nanofibrils, 3.5x warmer and 50% thinner than duck down, available for licensing to apparel manufacturers.
• PAPEL+ Water-Resistant, Oil-Resistant, Germ-Repellent Coating for Paper Packaging Plastic-free water/oil-resistant, germ-repellent coating for paper food packaging, FDA food-contact certified and 100% repulpable, available for licensing to paper packaging manufacturers.
• Bio-inspired Silicone Sealant for Wet Surface Adhesion One-part, neutral curing bio-inspired silicone sealant with catechol groups for wet and dry surface adhesion, available for licensing to construction sealant manufacturers.
• Sustained, Toxin-free, Anti-biofouling Silicone (GRSR) PEGylated anti-biofouling silicone with over 99% germ-repellent efficacy preserving microbiome balance, available for licensing to baby products and cosmetics manufacturers.
• All Weather Mission Critical Battery for NG-eCall Systems Battery enabling 15-min voice calls across -40°C to 85°C with 10 years storage without degradation, available for licensing to automotive eCall and mission-critical IoT manufacturers.
• Wrinkle-Free, Flexible and High Contrast Screen for Portable Display 24-inch 2K resolution collapsible portable display weighing 2.5 pounds and folding to book size, available for licensing to display manufacturers.
• Dual-Purpose Impact Dissipating Bollard for Road Safety World's first bollard achieving both highest safety level for vehicle occupants and effective vehicle stopping with shallow foundation, available for licensing to road infrastructure providers.
• Collaborative R&D Services Contracted market-driven R&D services for industry partners, government departments, and public organizations developing customized advanced materials technology solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-strength lightweight concrete reduces wall weight by 40%
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Airport Authority Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on trolley tracker solution for Hong Kong International Airport. NAMI developed an innovative self-powered asset tracker with long-life extreme temperature battery for real-time monitoring of baggage trolleys, contributing to smart airport development.
• Jointure Technology International LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of advanced wide-temperature battery technology that effectively resolves unstable performance issues under extreme temperature environments, significantly improving battery stability and lifespan.
• Long Sing TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on wide-temperature battery technology co-development for applications requiring stable operation in extreme temperature conditions.
• Main Choice Paper Products LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAPEL technology partnership for germ-repellent water-resistant coating for paper food packaging. Main Choice Paper Products integrated NAMI's technology seamlessly into existing production lines.
• MaskOn LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on microbiome skincare industry advancement combining NAMI's technology with MaskOn's 20+ years of OEM experience serving global brands.
• Nox Bellcow Cosmetics Co., LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProbiotics Revitalizing System (PRS) partnership for skin microbiome balance using multi-layered nano-shells of biopolymers.
• Organic SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on immersion coolant technology development that significantly reduces energy consumption and operational costs in data centers.
• Shenzhen HFC Co., LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdoption of NAMI-SUPERTHERM immersion coolant for AI servers and high-performance computers.
• Silverlit Toys Manufactory Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnereMuscle technology collaboration for developing educational and fun toy products.
• Amperex Technology Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's first fully flexible light diffuser development for foldable display applications.
• Arovia Hong Kong LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on flexible light diffuser technology enabling displays that can be entirely folded.
• AsiaWorld-ExpominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrial launch of reusable tableware for event visitors advocating sustainability and reducing plastic waste.
• Chevalier Construction Company Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHybrid steel-concrete MiC project using high-strength lightweight concrete technology, reducing wall weight by 40% and enhancing thermal insulation and durability.
• Focus & Co (Far East) LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultifunctional nanofiber filtration material development offering 35% higher breathability and 99.9% virus elimination.
• Harvest Time Facade LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNanocurtain coating application for glass surfaces to reduce indoor temperatures and conserve energy.
• Henderson Land Development Co LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-performance sealant development for wet surface applications in construction.
• Neosen Energy HK LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of green battery printed on LoRa IoT devices, winner of 2019 R&D100 Awards.
• Mind Body (Asia) LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of Zero Waste Compact Water Dispenser using nanofibrous water filter technology.
• Main Choice Paper Products LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAPEL (Germ-Repellent Varnish) co-development taking Gold Award in Materials Science category.
• Nox Bellcow Cosmetics Co. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProbiotics Revitalizing System (PRS) partnership for probiotic revitalization and colonization on skin.
• Young King Hi-Tech Company LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRate-Responsive Smart Bandage co-development for sport injury prevention.
• HFC Industry LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerH1500 Series Thermal Management Pad co-development for 5G telecommunication systems, winning Edison Bronze Award.
• Chung Yin New Materials (H.K.) Company LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-NANO FTHR-001 Resin co-development for foldable screen applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Toray Industries: Global advanced materials conglomerate with deep R&D in nanofibers, composites, and functional materials. Comparable on materials innovation and licensing, though operates as a fully integrated commercial manufacturer.
• CSIRO: Australia's national science research agency with a comparable government-backed, applied-research mandate and IP licensing model. Operates in materials, energy, and health verticals overlapping with NAMI.
• Fraunhofer Society: Europe's largest applied research organization with 75+ institutes covering materials, electronics, and energy. Comparable on contract R&D and IP licensing, though significantly larger in scale and global footprint.
• Showa Denko: Japanese specialty materials manufacturer with relevant adjacent products in battery materials, advanced polymers, and electronic materials. Comparable in materials R&D focus, though operating as a commercial manufacturer.
• Nitto Denko: Japanese specialty materials group with deep IP in industrial tapes, coatings, and electronic materials. Comparable on advanced materials licensing and co-development with electronics manufacturers.
• 3M: Diversified materials and coatings multinational with comparable portfolio breadth across electronics, energy, environmental, and healthcare verticals. NAMI competes for similar licensing and co-development opportunities.

Direct peers

• Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST): Korean government-funded applied research institute conducting market-driven R&D and technology transfer. Similar structure, multi-sector materials focus, and emphasis on commercialization through licensing.
• Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR): Singapore's government R&D agency with a parallel portfolio model of public-funded research, IP licensing, and industry co-development. Operates across materials, electronics, and biomedical sectors comparable to NAMI's five verticals.
• Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI): Taiwan's largest government-funded applied research organization, with a similar mandate to develop market-driven technologies and license IP to industry. Directly comparable on funding structure, IP licensing model, and multi-sector coverage.

Emerging players

• Hexcel: Specialty advanced composites manufacturer serving aerospace, wind energy, and industrial markets. Comparable on advanced materials innovation and IP-driven product development, though focused on composites rather than nano-materials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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