  This special session paper introduces the Horizon Europe NEUROPULS project,
which targets the development of secure and energy-efficient RISC-V interfaced
neuromorphic accelerators using augmented silicon photonics technology. Our
approach aims to develop an augmented silicon photonics platform, an
FPGA-powered RISC-V-connected computing platform, and a complete simulation
platform to demonstrate the neuromorphic accelerator capabilities. In
particular, their main advantages and limitations will be addressed concerning
the underpinning technology for each platform. Then, we will discuss three
targeted use cases for edge-computing applications: Global National Satellite
System (GNSS) anti-jamming, autonomous driving, and anomaly detection in edge
devices. Finally, we will address the reliability and security aspects of the
stand-alone accelerator implementation and the project use cases.
