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Lumai specializes in the development of fully optical computing systems, integrating photonics and machine learning to create faster and more energy-efficient computing solutions. By leveraging optical technologies, Lumai aims to provide significant advantages over traditional electronic systems, including reduced energy consumption and enhanced processing speeds. The company's innovations are designed to support the advancement of next-generation artificial intelligence, enabling consumers and businesses to benefit from quicker and more sustainable computing capabilities.

Brilliance specializes in the development of micro laser modules designed for augmented reality displays. The company has created a visual silicon-nitride-based platform that provides technical advantages and supports high-quality, low-cost volume production. This platform is engineered to deliver advanced light engines for projection applications, particularly in augmented reality. By focusing on laser projection technology, Brilliance aims to address key challenges such as miniaturization, integration, energy efficiency, and user comfort in AR applications.

MantiSpectra specializes in advanced spectroscopy technology, having developed the ChipSenseTM Spectral Sensors on a Chip, which serve as compact and cost-effective alternatives to traditional spectrometers. These sensors facilitate efficient material analysis in various settings, including agriculture, recycling, and real-time process analytics. The company's innovative platform utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver accurate and rapid assessments of material composition, making it suitable for applications such as identifying plastics and fibers in recycling facilities and enhancing consumer devices with real-time data. MantiSpectra's sensors can be deployed as portable scanners, standalone IoT devices, or integrated into larger systems, offering scalable solutions for diverse industries.

VitreaLab GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the development of advanced liquid-crystal display (LCD) backlighting solutions. The company utilizes glass-based waveguides and laser-powered photonic integrated circuits to create a groundbreaking quantum light chip that enhances display technology. This innovation replaces traditional backlight units with dedicated light sources for each sub-pixel, significantly improving energy efficiency, brightness, contrast ratio, and color rendering. VitreaLab's technology is designed to deliver high-quality illumination for 3D, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) applications, offering unparalleled brightness and color quality while consuming less energy than competing solutions.