EINDHOVEN, Netherlands—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Eyeo, a cutting-edge photonics venture, has secured €15 million in seed funding to commercialize its revolutionary light-splitting technology. The investment round was co-led by imec.xpand and Invest-NL, with additional support from QBIC fund, High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), and Brabant Development Agency (BOM). Eyeo's innovation stems from a fundamentally new approach to capturing light. Traditional image sensors have relied on colored filters—red, green, and blue—to separate light into different hues. However, this method blocks and discards about 70% of the incoming light. Eyeo’s technology, in contrast, employs a layer of nanophotonic structures that split light by color without any loss, directing each photon to the appropriate pixel. This advancement represents a leap forward in imaging technology. By guiding and utilizing every photon, Eyeo’s sensors achieve unprecedented light sensitivity, accurate color reproduction, and exceptional resolution through a process known as photon compression. The result is images that are sharper, more detailed, and visually superior, especially in low-light environments and other challenging conditions. Founded to redefine imaging, Eyeo’s mission is backed by the most advanced nanophotonic color-splitting technology available today. This breakthrough allows image sensors to capture 100% of incoming light, significantly surpassing the 30% efficiency of conventional filters. The implications are profound for industries where high-quality imaging is essential, such as extended reality (XR), industrial inspection, security, and mobile devices. The company's operations also benefit from the support of the European Union under the InvestEU Fund, further solidifying its position as a leader in the field. For more information, visit www.eyeo-imaging.com.