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About Vivid Photonics

Vivid’s Light enables Intelligent Reality where information, insight, and intelligence are always on, always clear, and naturally within view.

Vivid is an Irish company pioneering a new class of light engines that power next-generation AI and AR wearables. Built on proven, patented surface-emitting Superluminescent Diode (SLD) technology, Vivid delivers clear, bright, natural light in an ultra-compact form. Precision illumination designed for intelligent displays.

Moving beyond the limits of LEDs and lasers, Vivid’s technology combines power, efficiency, and visual comfort to enable all-day wearable use. Scalable by design and ready for integration, it provides the foundation for a new era of human–AI collaboration.

Our Technology

Vivid’s proprietary surface-emitting SLD technology forms the foundation for ultra-compact integrated RGB light engines designed to power next-generation AI and AR wearables, providing bright, natural, and finely tunable illumination.

License Agreement with University College Cork [UCC]: Exclusive rights to Surface Emitting SLD patent US10656510

Meet Our Team

Chief Executive Officer, Chris Gorman

Technology and business leader with 30+ years driving innovation, IP strategy, and product development across high-tech industries. Proven in founding and scaling ventures, leading teams, and transforming an established company for a €150 million acquisition. Holder of 17 international patents with deep expertise in turning R&D into commercial success.

Chief Operations Officer, Mike Gilmartin

Seasoned operations leader with over 30 years’ experience in international business management, product development, and high-volume manufacturing. Proven success driving operational excellence and leading global teams delivering revenues over $200M. Extensive background in P&L oversight, process optimization, and M&A due diligence on transactions exceeding $225M.

Chief Product Officer, Aidan Durack

Operations and commercial executive with 25+ years in semiconductor, photonics, and MedTech sectors. Skilled at scaling complex technologies from R&D to high-volume production while improving margins, streamlining processes, and driving growth. Proven leader of international teams with a strong record in operational excellence, quality systems, and strategic customer partnerships.

Vivid Photonics Investors

To date, Vivid has partnered with leading public institutions, investing over €1 million in the development of our pioneering lighting technology. We are now seeking seed-stage investors to accelerate commercialisation and scale. To explore investment opportunities, please contact our team.

Our News

We continue to look for enthusiastic Subject Matter Experts in the field of Photonics and Laser the area of Photonics. We plan to hire at all level of experience to support our growth plans.

Leave an expression of interest in joining Vivid so as opportunities arise and we will contact you.

Email: careers@vividphotonics.com

VIVID COMPANY LAUNCH

Irish House, San Francisco 28 January 2025

Minister James Lawless & Tyndall CEO William Scanlon

25th June 2025

GSCM 2025

Happening in Malta On The 10th and 11th November

The 2-day programme has been carefully curated by Malta Enterprise, the country’s economic development agency, in collaboration with Silicon Catalyst, the world’s only incubator and accelerator focused exclusively on the semiconductor industry.
GSCM continues to serve as a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and strategic partnerships supporting the evolution of the semiconductor industry across Europe and bey

Contact Information

Address

Tyndall National Institute, Lee Maltings Complex, Dyke Parade, Cork. Ireland. T12R5CP

Mail Us

info@vividphotonics.com

Call Us

+353 86 3647846