Brilliance raises €6M for AR photonic chips
Dutch startup secures funding to scale integrated RGB laser technology, targeting compact, energy-efficient light engines for next-generation AR displays.
Enschede-based Brilliance RGB has raised €6 million to advance its integrated RGB laser chip platform for augmented reality (AR) and display applications.
The round was led by Cottonwood Technology Fund, with participation from Photonventures, Oost NL and Photix.
Brilliance is tackling a key constraint in AR hardware: the light engine, where size, brightness and efficiency remain difficult trade-offs.
Its solution integrates RGB laser sources with silicon nitride photonic circuits on a single chip, replacing bulky optical assemblies.
The approach promises lower power consumption, higher brightness for outdoor use and a wider field of view, enabling lighter AR glasses and improved automotive head-up displays.
CEO Tim Tiek said the company will use the funding to scale development, deliver custom solutions and prepare for initial production by year-end.
Beyond AR, the technology is being positioned for industrial laser systems and other display architectures.
