What Silanna UV does

Silanna UV is an Australian ultraviolet semiconductor technology company that designs and manufactures Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based UV-C LED components packaged in metal-can TO-39 form factors. The company sells UV-C LED products at two principal wavelengths: the SF1 Series operating at Far-UVC 235nm, targeted at nitrate, nitrite, and carbon dioxide detection in analytical instrumentation, and the SN3 Series at Deep-UVC 255nm, targeted at water quality monitoring and gas sensing applications. In April 2026, the company expanded its portfolio with a new TO-39 flat window package offering greater optical flexibility and compact integration for space-constrained OEM designs.

Silanna UV's technology addresses a specific safety gap in UV disinfection: traditional 254nm mercury lamps cannot be used in occupied spaces because the radiation penetrates skin and eyes, whereas the company's 235nm Far-UVC wavelength cannot penetrate the outer layers of skin or eyes. Independent BSL-3 laboratory testing at the University of Siena in November 2025 demonstrated 99.999% viral reduction against H5N1 avian influenza within seconds, providing third-party scientific validation for medical and biosecurity use cases. The company is targeting the medical device OEM market with this human-safe disinfection proposition, presenting findings at MEDICA 2025 in Düsseldorf.

The business model is direct enterprise B2B sales of UV-C LED components and packages to OEMs in three verticals: analytical instrumentation, environmental monitoring, and medical devices. Pricing is quote-based, determined by volume, specifications, and customer requirements. Revenue is generated through hardware product sales with no disclosed pricing or financial metrics. The company maintains a global direct-sales channel and reaches target customers through industry events such as MEDICA and PR-driven product announcements.

Name

Silanna UV

Legal name

Silanna UV

Website

https://silannauv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Silanna UV is an Australian manufacturer of Gallium Nitride UV-C LED components (235nm Far-UVC and 255nm Deep-UVC) sold directly to OEMs in analytical instrumentation, environmental monitoring, and medical device markets for disinfection and sensing applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

UV-C LED Components

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

UV Germicidal Light (UV-C) & HVAC Disinfection Systems (HSAOAIAI)

Keywords

• UV-C LED components
• Deep ultraviolet semiconductors
• Far-UVC disinfection
• Analytical instrumentation LEDs
• Environmental sensing LEDs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinkenba

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. UV-C LED Product Sales: Silanna UV generates revenue through the sale of UV-C LED components and packages, including the SF1 series (235nm Far-UVC), SN3 series (255nm Deep-UVC), and the new TO-39 flat window packaging. Revenue is derived from hardware product sales to OEM customers in analytical, environmental, and medical device markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Silanna UV manufactures and sells UV-C LED components—specifically the SF1 Series (Far-UVC 235nm) and SN3 Series (Deep-UVC 255nm)—packaged in TO-39 metal-can form factors. These components are sold to OEM manufacturers in analytical instrumentation, environmental monitoring, and medical devices for applications including nitrate/nitrite/CO2 detection, water quality monitoring, gas sensing, and human-safe disinfection.

Product overview

Silanna UV is an Australian ultraviolet semiconductor technology company offering a portfolio of UV-C LED products. The core offerings include the SF1 Series (Far-UVC 235 nm) for nitrate, nitrite, and carbon dioxide detection, and the SN3 Series (Deep-UVC 255 nm) for water quality monitoring and gas sensing. Both series are available in metal-can packages, with the newly introduced TO-39 flat window package providing enhanced optical flexibility and compact integration for analytical, environmental, and medical device applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SF1 Series: Far-UVC 235 nm UV-C LED product line targeting nitrate, nitrite, and carbon dioxide detection applications.
• SN3 Series

Products and services

• SF1 Series (Far-UVC 235 nm) High-performance Far-UVC 235 nm LED components in metal-can packaging designed for analytical instrumentation OEMs requiring precise UV sensing for nitrate, nitrite, and carbon dioxide detection.
• SN3 Series (Deep-UVC 255 nm) High-performance Deep-UVC 255 nm LED components in metal-can packaging designed for environmental monitoring OEMs requiring UV light sources for water quality monitoring and gas sensing.
• TO-39 Flat Window Package TO-39 metal-can UV-C LED package with a flat window offering enhanced optical flexibility, compact integration, and space efficiency. Compatible with both SF1 (Far-UVC 235 nm) and SN3 (Deep-UVC 255 nm) LEDs and used by OEMs in analytical, environmental, and medical devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.999% viral reduction against H5N1 avian influenza virus strains achieved within seconds of exposure

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of SienacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025Scientists at the University of Siena conducted independent testing of Silanna UV's 235nm Far-UVC LED technology against H5N1 avian influenza virus strains in a Biosafety Level 3 laboratory in Italy. The university presented the research findings at MEDICA 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, validating the technology's effectiveness with up to 99.999% viral reduction within seconds. This research partnership provides third-party scientific validation of Silanna UV's biosafety claims and product effectiveness.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• AquiSense Technologies: UV-C LED disinfection system integrator (PearlAqua, WaterWall brands) that designs finished UV-C disinfection products for water and air applications. While more focused on systems than components, AquiSense uses UV-C LEDs similar to those Silanna UV supplies and represents both an adjacent player and a downstream customer in the same OEM channel.

Direct peers

• Bolb Inc. US-based UV-C LED company focused on high-output deep UV LEDs for surface, air, and water disinfection. Competes with Silanna UV in the UV-C LED component space, particularly for germicidal and disinfection OEM applications.
• Sensor Electronic Technology (SETi): Pioneer of UV-C LED technology (now part of Seoul Semiconductor group) supplying deep UV LEDs for sterilization, sensing, and analytical applications. Directly comparable to Silanna UV as a UV-C LED component vendor serving OEM integrators.
• Violumas (Part of Focus Tech): UV LED supplier focused on UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C components for curing, disinfection, and analytical applications. Competes with Silanna UV in UV-C LED packages for OEM integration in sensing and disinfection devices.
• Seoul Viosys: Korean UV LED specialist (Violeds brand) and one of the most established UV-C LED component suppliers globally. Directly competes with Silanna UV in UV-C LED packages for disinfection and sensing applications, including the metal-can and SMD form factors used in OEM integration.
• UVphotonics: German UV LED manufacturer specializing in deep UV LEDs for sensing and sterilization, founded as a spin-off from TU Berlin. Direct competitor to Silanna UV in the European UV-C LED market with comparable target applications in analytical sensing and disinfection.
• Crystal IS (Asahi Kasei): US-based UV-C LED manufacturer (acquired by Asahi Kasei) specializing in high-performance aluminum nitride and GaN-based deep UV LEDs for disinfection and sensing. Direct competitor to Silanna UV in the UV-C LED component market with strong OEM and water disinfection customer traction.
• QPhotonics: Specialized manufacturer of UV and visible laser diodes and LEDs including UV-C wavelengths for sensing, spectroscopy, and biomedical applications. Direct competitor to Silanna UV in UV-C LED and laser diode components for analytical and medical OEM customers.

Broad incumbents

• Nichia: Japanese LED market leader with a UV-C LED product line used in sterilization and sensing. As the largest and most diversified LED manufacturer globally, Nichia competes with Silanna UV in UV-C LED components while also serving broader visible-light and general lighting markets.
• LG Innotek: Korean diversified LED and component manufacturer with a UV-C LED product line serving sterilization and sensing applications. As a much larger incumbent with vertical integration, LG Innotek competes broadly in the UV-C LED component space where Silanna UV also operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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