THE LENS

  For the first time in more than two years, the Luminate accelerator was back to in-person meetings, workshops, and networking events for the start of cohort 5. Our startup teams flew in from around the world — Germany, Spain, Canada, India, and both coasts of the U.S. — to meet us in Rochester, New […]

  As Luminate’s Managing Director, Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan, said, “Earning a spot in Luminate is becoming more competitive each year as the caliber of the teams and the originality of their inventions increases.” Congratulations to all the startups joining us for the fifth round of Luminate! The 10 teams selected to join us include: Alertgy […]

  Startup companies from all around the world are vying for a spot in cohort 5. In fact, this year’s application period drew a record number of submissions, with half coming from outside of the United States. The selection process is underway and we’re looking forward to welcoming 10 teams to the accelerator in April. […]

  The ball has dropped, but our countdown is still ticking. The deadline to apply to Luminate’s fifth cohort has been extended through Monday, January 17. Happy New Year! If accelerating your startup’s growth is on your list of resolutions, Luminate can help. Companies accepted into cohort 5 receive an immediate $100,000 investment, plus the […]

  Most of us share the goal of ending the year on a strong note. If you’ve spent 2021 developing an innovation that’s enabled by optics, photonics, or imaging, give yourself a gift by applying to Luminate before the year closes. Here’s a short list of how Luminate can propel your progress well into 2022: […]