global pioneer in high-performance blue laser technology, today announced a significant advancement in its strategic partnership with Tekne S.p.A. ("Tekne"), following the execution of (i) a comprehensive industrial and commercial Network Contract (contratto di rete) through NUBURU's defense subsidiary Nuburu Defense LLC, (ii) a €13m shareholder convertible loan, and (iii) the completion of an initial 2.9% equity investment in Tekne.
These agreements represent the full operational and economic activation of the strategic framework previously disclosed in November and December 2025 and are expected to generate revenues for NUBURU beginning in fiscal year 2026, while positioning the Company toward its long-term objective of acquiring a controlling interest in Tekne, subject to applicable regulatory approvals.
Collectively, these agreements mark NUBURU's transition from strategic positioning to revenue-generating execution, establishing a global operating framework designed to deliver program-level defense and dual-use revenues beginning in 2026.