Scintil Photonics raises $58M to scale integrated photonics for AI
Scintil Photonics, based in Grenoble, secured $58 million in Series B funding to accelerate global production of its integrated Photonic System-on-Chip (PSoC) solutions for AI infrastructure, Tech.EU reports. Its LEAF Light engine, based on SHIP technology, enables high-density optical connectivity at much lower power, supporting next-gen AI data centers. Investors include NVIDIA, Yotta Capital, and NGP Capital.
Agate Sensors scores €5.6M to bring lab-grade spectral sensing to devices
Finland’s Agate Sensors has raised €5.6 million, led by Voima Ventures and LIFTT with Business Finland support, to commercialize its miniature, chip-scale spectroscopy solution, AIN reports. Their technology shrinks lab-grade spectral analysis to a single-pixel chip, unlocking light-based intelligence for health, defense, and wearables. Initial chip production begins by year-end, with commercial smart wearables expected by late 2027.
Space DOTS raises $1.5M to advance in-orbit space materials testing
London-based Space DOTS, led by Bianca Cefalo, has secured $1.5 million in seed funding from Female Founders Fund, Feel Ventures, and GE to expand in-orbit material testing for satellites, Tech Funding News reports. The capital will boost SKY-I, a platform combining space sensor data with external intelligence to pinpoint orbital threats and anomalies, supporting satellite reliability and rapid environmental analysis.
MCatalysis raises seed round to commercialize microwave catalysis
Dallas-based MCatalysis, Inc. secured seed funding from HL Energy Ventures to scale Oxford University’s microwave catalysis technology for circular, clean fuels and chemicals, the company said in a press release. With exclusive global rights from Oxford University Innovation, MCatalysis aims to efficiently upcycle waste carbon using advanced microwave processes and catalysts. The funds accelerate tech development, supporting more sustainable, cost-effective chemical production.
Deakin University and Telangana to jointly advance AI innovation
Deakin University and the Telangana government have signed a Letter of Intent to establish an AI Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad, Economic Times reports. The collaboration aims to drive innovation in healthcare, education, and governance, accelerate responsible AI adoption, and upskill the local workforce. The initiative is designed to make Telangana a global hub for ethical, inclusive AI development.
University of Hyderabad launches Centre for Alternate Protein Research
The University of Hyderabad and ASPIRE-BioNEST, with Cytiva’s support, have inaugurated the Centre for Alternate Protein Research to drive innovation in sustainable food technologies, Telangana Today reports. The new facility will foster research, startups, and scalable protein alternatives, including plant-based and microbial proteins. It aims to strengthen food security, nutrition, and climate resilience through translational research and entrepreneurship.
Aavishkaar plans deep tech fund
Impact investor Aavishkaar Group will launch a new equity fund focused exclusively on Indian deep tech and impact ventures, Nikkei reports. Founder Vineet Rai says the fund aims to harness advanced technologies like artificial intelligence to tackle economic inequality in low-income communities.
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