QDIR, Inc. develops mid-wave and short-wave infrared image sensors and thermal imaging arrays based on HgTe colloidal quantum dots, which are nanoscale semiconductors painted onto silicon CMOS electronics for room-temperature operation without cryogenic cooling. The company manufactures low-SWaP-C sensors for applications including small unmanned aerial systems, collaborative combat aircraft, and high-resolution imaging. Target markets encompass defense, surveillance, reconnaissance, industrial manufacturing, autonomous driving, machine vision in agriculture and recycling, and non-destructive inspection. Founders and executives include Matthew Ackerman as CEO and co-founder, and Edward Malachosky as co-founder and vice president. QDIR received a 2024 SBIR Phase I award and an earlier Phase I grant of $256,000. The company operates from headquarters at 3440 S Dearborn St Ste 114S in Chicago, IL.