This financing, backed by the European InvestEU program, aligns with the EIB's objectives on innovation (TechEU), industrial sovereignty and security in Europe. It will allow Exosens to accelerate its innovations and leading-edge investments in dual-use photonics, notably for digital imaging and night-vision technologies used in the surveillance and defense sectors.

In addition, the agreement will give Exosens access to long-term financing on favorable terms, with a maturity of up to seven years.