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Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock T.D., today [Friday] launched a high-tech spinout InfiniLED Limited at Tyndall National Institute, UCC. InfiniLED is commercialising a new generation of LED technology, which significantly extends the battery life for portable devices such as cameras, mobile phones and laptops as well as for various medical and analytical instrumentation by producing more usable light, using less energy.

Speaking at the launch Minister Sherlock praised the effective use of research and development investment in the creation of this new high-tech business. "As we strive to embed the knowledge economy in Ireland it is vital that we maximise the return on the significant investment Government is making in research and development. InifiniLED is an excellent example of the type of company that we want to see emerge from this investment. One that will grow, develop and create the jobs this economy needs".

The Micro LED technology was invented by a team of researchers led by Mr. Brian Corbett at Tyndall National Institute, supported and funded by Enterprise Ireland. Under the EI Business Partner Programme, Entrepreneur Joe O’Keeffe, who has already spun out a series of successful companies, evaluated the commercial potential of the Micro LED leading to today’s launch of the company, InfiniLED.

"Portable device manufacturers are continuously in search of new technologies that provide end users with extended battery life, while reducing energy usage. Our Micro LED technology extends battery life by up five times relative to the current state-of-the-art for any device with an LCD display," according to Joe O’Keeffe, Interim CEO of InfiniLED and serial entrepreneur. "The Micro LED technology brings performance advantages across a broad spectrum of applications. Already, products have been developed to serve LCD display, medical and analytical instrumentation and maskless lithography markets. InfiniLED is actively seeking new applications, new customers and new licensing opportunities. We are in the process of raising investment and we invite any interested investors to contact us at info@InfiniLED.com", added Joe O’Keeffe.

"This is an excellent example of a successful collaboration between researchers, UCC’s Technology Transfer team and external entrepreneurs. We are delighted that Dr. Bill Henry, who as a Tyndall employee worked on identifying commercial opportunities for the technology, has now joined InfiniLED as Chief Commercial Officer. InfiniLED will continue to access our facilities and expertise in the further development of the Micro LED technology under an access agreement between InfiniLED and Tyndall", explained Professor Roger Whatmore, CEO Tyndall National Institute