DUBLIN, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dublin based integrated photonics firm, Pilot Photonics, have been approved for a recommended investment of up to €10.4m from the Horizon Europe European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator.

A major transition from electronics to photonics is on the way, with more devices taking up light-based circuits in lieu of the traditional electronic circuits. These photonic circuits are more power efficient, allow higher bandwidth signal processing, and enable completely new applications which are otherwise impossible. Pilot Photonics has developed patented photonic chip technology that uses laser light to generate exceptionally pure wireless signals, essential for AI data centres, satellite communications, 5G and 6G mobile networks, and other strategic applications. The company’s innovation is not only technical but also commercial.

The integration of photonic components into compact, cost-effective, production-scalable chips lowers the barrier of entry for critical industries. Data servers have already adopted photonic integrated circuits to better handle the bandwidth demands of AI. Commercially driven space exploration (“New Space”) has also turned to photonic chips to help reduce the size, weight, and power consumption of its systems. Pilot Photonics’ technology has already received validation from leading international customers within both markets.

The EIC Accelerator support comes at a critical stage for Pilot Photonics as demand grows for advanced photonic chip technologies. The funding will support Pilot Photonics’ next phase of growth, including product qualification, high-volume manufacture, and expansion of the team in Ireland and internationally.

As Part of the EU’s Horizon Europe 2021-2027 Research and Innovation Programme, the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Programme is Europe’s flagship programme for the financing and growth of deeptech startup and scaleup companies, providing grant funding of up to €2.5 million combined with an equity investment ranging from €0.5 to €10 million in a blended finance offer.

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke said: “Pilot Photonics is making great advancements in the strategic area of semiconductor technology, contributing to Europe’s digital sovereignty and strategic autonomy in the critical areas of 6G mobile networks, satellite and space systems and secure communications. The investment secured is a testament to the innovation and dedication of the Pilot Photonics team. I would like to congratulate William, Frank, and the team at Pilot Photonics on this investment and wish Pilot Photonics every success as their innovation evolves and the business grows.”

William Oppermann, CEO, Pilot Photonics said: “Being selected by the European Innovation Council is a major endorsement of Pilot Photonics’ technology, team, and commercial ambition. This support gives us the platform to move from breakthrough innovation to industrial scale-up, building a stronger team in Ireland, qualifying our products for global customers, and establishing the supply chain required to compete internationally.”

Enterprise Ireland leads the National Support Network for Horizon Europe which includes supporting Irish deep tech companies to compete for and secure funding in the highly competitive EIC funding programmes.

Kevin Burke, National Director for Horizon Europe at Enterprise Ireland, said: “This award from the European Innovation Council Accelerator Programme is international recognition of the breakthrough nature of Pilot Photonics’ technology, the progress the team have already made in commercialising their products, and the potential to now scale their business globally. Our support for deeptech companies like Pilot Photonics through our EIC National Contact Point Support team is very much aligned with Enterprise Ireland’s strategy of connecting Irish companies to transformational finance to start, compete, scale, and connect nationally and internationally.”

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The partnership, funded through opioid settlement dollars, will give investigators access to thousands of AI Special Agents and AI case-solving tools to enhance their investigative capabilities

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — eSleuth AI, the enterprise-AI investigative platform for law enforcement, today announced a five-year partnership with the Eloy Police Department in Arizona, funded through Opioid Settlement Funds, to better support opioid-related investigations, overdose trend analysis, identification of at-risk individuals, referrals to treatment resources, and criminal investigations related to illicit drug trafficking and associated crimes occurring within the community. 

 eSleuth AI gives investigators access to thousands of AI agents that analyze data from across the department’s Records Management Systems, Computer-Aided Dispatch, evidence.com and other systems. These virtual agents then surface leads and suspect patterns linked to crimes that would be difficult to identify manually. The platform also flags individuals who interact with law enforcement and may need opioid use disorder treatment, helping connect them to treatment, diversion programs, or support services at the earliest point of contact.

“As Chief of Police, I am committed to ensuring our officers have every available tool to protect our community,” said Chief Sergio Banales, Eloy Police Department. “eSleuth’s AI-powered platform serves as a force multiplier for our 32-officer department, enabling us to solve crimes more efficiently, identify and address opioid-related trends, and transform complex data into actionable intelligence that enhances public safety.  This platform will assist our investigators by identifying patterns and investigative leads, and all investigative decisions and enforcement actions will remain the responsibility of our sworn personnel.”

“We are very excited to begin this partnership with Chief Banales and the Eloy Police Department.  This demonstrates our ability to support crime reduction efforts not only in large metropolitan police departments but also help to empower smaller agencies with the tools they need to enhance public safety and better serve their communities.” said Robert Batty, chief executive officer of eSleuth AI.

The Arizona Opioid Settlement Agreement requires settlement funds to be expended on approved opioid-abatement purposes. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, “Primer on Spending Funds from the Opioid Litigation,” identifies treatment during justice-system contact as one of the most effective ways to reduce overdose deaths and recidivism.

About eSleuth AI

eSleuth is an enterprise AI investigative platform that gives law enforcement a team of Virtual Investigators — AI Special Agents that continuously analyze case data, surface connections and leads, and prioritize cases through a solvability matrix score. Every output carries a full chain-of-custody audit trail and meets CJIS compliance standards. Learn more at www.esleuth.ai

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SHANGHAI, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infineon Technologies was forced to remove certain gallium nitride (GaN) products from its exhibition booth at electronica China 2026 after the products were identified by Innoscience as being subject to a Chinese court injunction prohibiting their sale, offer for sale, and importation in mainland China. The removal took place during the exhibition following intervention by the on-site intellectual property dispute mediation authorities.

Court Previously Found Patent Infringement and Issued Immediate Injunction

The dispute stems from patent litigation initiated by Innoscience in late 2024 before the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court against Infineon Technologies (China) Co., Ltd., Infineon Technologies (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., and related distributors, alleging infringement of two core GaN invention patents.

On May 27, 2026, the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court issued its first-instance judgment, finding that Infineon had infringed Innoscience’s two invention patents covering GaN technology. The court ordered Infineon to immediately cease the sale, offer for sale, and importation of the infringing products and awarded Innoscience RMB 10 million in damages.

At the same time, the court issued two preliminary injunctions requiring the immediate suspension of the sale, offer for sale, and importation of the accused products pending the final effectiveness of the judgment.

China’s Supreme People’s Court Upheld the Injunction

Infineon subsequently applied to the Supreme People’s Court of China for reconsideration of the preliminary injunctions.

On June 12, 2026, the Supreme People’s Court rejected Infineon’s applications in their entirety and upheld the injunctions issued by the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court.

As a result, the injunctions remain in full force, and the relevant GaN products covered by the court orders are prohibited from being sold, offered for sale, or imported into mainland China. Under the applicable legal procedures, the Supreme People’s Court’s reconsideration decision is final.

Court-Enjoined Products Displayed at electronica China

Less than three weeks after the Supreme People’s Court upheld the injunctions, Infineon displayed GaN products covered by the court orders at electronica China, which opened in Shanghai on July 1, 2026.

After identifying the products at the exhibition, Innoscience submitted a complaint to the on-site representatives of the Shanghai Pudong Intellectual Property Dispute People’s Mediation Committee, requesting that the products be removed from display.

Following a review of the judicial decisions, hearing submissions from both parties, and conducting an on-site inspection of the booth, the mediation personnel supported Innoscience’s request. Infineon subsequently removed the relevant products from display during the exhibition.

Respect for Judicial Decisions and Intellectual Property Rights

Innoscience stated that, as a global semiconductor company operating extensively in China, Infineon is expected to comply with applicable Chinese laws and judicial decisions.

The exhibition of products covered by effective court injunctions, after both the first-instance court and the Supreme People’s Court had ruled on the matter, underscores the importance of respecting judicial decisions and intellectual property rights.

Innoscience reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its proprietary GaN technologies and enforcing its intellectual property rights through legal channels worldwide.

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