EVENTS
Luminate Finals 2021
Luminate Finals 2021 was streamed internationally on Thursday, September 30. Presented by Optica (formerly The Optical Society / OSA), the event marked the graduation of the ten startups in cohort 4 of the Luminate accelerator — companies that are revolutionizing vehicle safety, advanced manufacturing, the energy efficiency of buildings, and other industries.
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Congratulations to Our Follow-On Funding Recipients
$1,000,000: PreAct Technologies
with sensors and software that make it possible to angle car seats away, deploy airbags earlier, and raise the car suspension before the impact of a crash occurs to save lives
$400,000: Andluca Technologies
creators of UV-solar-powered smart glass for improving the energy efficiency of buildings
$250,000: Mesodyne
inventors of ultra-high energy-density compact power generators that increase the endurance of small autonomous systems by 10x over batteries alone
$250,000: Dynocardia
developers of the first non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) method that measures BP continuously and with accuracy compared to the gold standard
$200,000: Owl Autonomous Imaging
makers of the world’s only 3D Thermal Ranger™, providing HD imaging and precision ranging that is a 150x improvement in resolution and cloud density of LiDAR
$10,000 (Audience Choice): Layer Metrics
with an integrated metrology system that enables intelligent 3D printing
Luminate Finals 2020
Luminate Finals 2020 was streamed internationally on Monday, September 14 as part of The Optical Society‘s all-virtual Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science (FiO+LS) APS/DLS conference.
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Congratulations to Our Follow-On Funding Recipients
$1,000,000: SunDensity, enhancing the energy output of solar panels
$400,000: Simulated Inanimate Models, providing instructor-less surgical training
$300,000: Rubitection, saving lives with early bedsore detection
$250,000: Nordetect, reducing soil testing time for faster fertilizer optimization
$250,000: AkknaTek, eliminating postoperative surprises following cataract surgery
$10,000 (Audience Choice): Kilo Medical Solutions, improving NICU light conditions
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 2017
SPIE Optics + Photonics 2017
Luminate will be at the trade show at SPIE Optics + Photonics 2017, the meeting where the latest research in optical engineering and applications, nanotechnology, sustainable energy, organic photonics, and astronomical instrumentation is presented. Stop by to learn more about our new accelerator program, based in Rochester, NY!
Find out more »September 2017
Light & Sound Interactive
Light and Sound Interactive is a unique conference and expo focused on light and sound-based technologies and their applications in emerging fields such as virtual and augmented reality, games, cinema, and music. The conference is interactive, featuring talks by leading experts, panel sessions, workshops, and product demonstrations.
Find out more »OSA Frontiers in Optics
Frontiers in Optics, the OSA Annual Meeting, encompasses the breadth of optical science and engineering and provides an atmosphere that fosters the exchange of information between those working on fundamental research and those looking for solutions to engineering problems. We will be at the trade show sharing information about our accelerator program. Stop by to learn more!
Find out more »October 2017
SPIE Optifab
Luminate will be at the trade show at Optifab, organized jointly by SPIE and APOMA, the largest optical manufacturing conference and exhibition held in North America. This is the premier event to meet with top companies and to learn about the latest optical fabrication technologies. Visit us to learn more about our accelerator program!
Find out more »January 2018
Luminate Kicks Off
Our first cohort of the Luminate accelerator kicks off on January 1, 2018.
Find out more »June 2018
Light Tomorrow with Today
On June 28th, 2018, the inaugural cohort of Luminate will participate in an exciting Demo Day event in the Big Tent of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival! All 10 finalist companies will be pitching their optics, photonics, and imaging startups, and one team will be awarded $1 million in follow-on funding from the Empire State Development's Finger Lakes Forward initiative. An additional $1 million is also available to be awarded to other finalist companies. We hope you'll join us…
Find out more »Luminate Cohort 1 Concludes
The first cohort of Luminate will conclude on June 30, 2018.
Find out more »September 2020
2020 Luminate NY Finals
Save The Date The 2020 Luminate NY Finals will be held virtually in conjunction with OSA Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science APS/DLS Conference on Monday Sept. 14 from 10:30 AM to Noon. Watch 10 companies from around the world as they showcase the latest innovations and compete for up to $2 million in follow-on funding. And, hear what types of investments are being made today and how they will help shape what’s to come for those working in OPI during…
Find out more »September 2021
Luminate Finals 2021
Optica (formerly OSA) presents Luminate Finals 2021. Watch as 10 startups from around the world introduce emerging optics-, photonics-, and imaging-enabled technologies destined to bring new capabilities to a wide range of industries. See them make the pitch for up to $2 million in follow-on funding from the Empire State Development's Finger Lakes Forward initiative. Hear a lively panel discussion on diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship with distinguished women in science and investment. Vote for your favorite startup to help them bring home the Audience…
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