# Fringe Metrology

> Structured-light optical metrology for semiconductor wafer topography and large-scale precision surfaces.

## Why it is interesting

UA Wyant College spinout pivoting from telescope mirrors to semiconductor wafer inspection — finalist in the 2026 Lam Capital Venture Competition (250 applicants). NSF SBIR Phase I ($275K) with Phase II in review; Optics Valley proof that Tucson science can chase chip-packaging bottlenecks.

## Profile

- **Stage:** seed
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** deep-tech, hardware-semiconductors
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-29

## Key facts

- UA Optical Sciences spinout — Tucson HQ
- SLA captures slope, shape, and defects in one non-contact shot
- 2026 Lam Capital Venture Competition finalist (semiconductor track)
- NSF SBIR Phase I $275K; Phase II review ongoing (2025–2026)

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/ua-venture-capital

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/tucson-startups-and-vc-firms-2026

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