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TECHEU VD OPTICS11 (IEU FT)

Summary sheet

Release date
1 July 2025
Status
Reference
Approved | 18/11/2025
20240831
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
TECHEU VD OPTICS11 (IEU FT)
OPTICS11 BV
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 25 million
EUR 51 million
Location
Sector(s)
Description
Objectives

Optics 11 develops advanced fibre optic sensing technology, with a focus on applications in the Energy and (Underwater) Security sectors.

The aim is to further develop Optics11's three flagship products (OptiFender, OptiArray and OptiBarrier) and expand their presence in target markets through dedicated sales efforts. In detail: - OptiFender is designed to monitor high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) assets, such as transformers, switchgear, and HV cable accessories; - OptiArray is a fibre sensing system primarily intended for underwater surveillance in anti-submarine warfare; - OptiBarrier is a static underwater acoustic monitoring system, mounted on tripods, aimed at advanced seabed monitoring and the protection of underwater infrastructures.

Environmental aspects
Procurement

The investments concern research and development (R&D) activities carried out in existing facilities. Consequently, the project does not fall under the environmental impact assessment (EIA) Directive 2011/92/EU (amended by EIA 2014/52/EU).

The Promoter has been assessed by the EIB as being a private company not subject to EU rules on public procurement or concessions.

Milestone
Approved
18 November 2025
Related projects
Parent project
FUTURE TECH (INVESTEU VD) PL
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Summary sheet
TECHEU VD OPTICS11 (IEU FT)

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