XPANCEO Showcases Five Smart Contact Lens Prototypes at MWC 2026
Dubai unicorn XPANCEO demos five working smart contact lens prototypes at MWC, including AR displays and real-time glucose monitoring.
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DXB Start·March 9, 2026·1 min read·12 days ago
Dubai deep tech unicorn XPANCEO brought five working smart contact lens prototypes to MWC 2026 in Barcelona. The most consumer-ready version combines a micro-OLED display with continuous glucose monitoring.
XPANCEO raised $250 million in a Series A at a $1.35 billion valuation — the largest Series A in MENA history. The company targets clinical trials by end of 2026 with a consumer prototype planned for 2027.
The smart lenses integrate XR, health monitoring, night vision, and zoom into a single contact lens form factor, positioning XPANCEO as a direct challenger to Meta and Apple smart glasses.