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Luminate begins accepting applications for its first cohort, which will run from January-June 2018.
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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!
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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.
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Applications to the Luminate accelerator close.
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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!
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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!
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Our first cohort of the Luminate accelerator kicks off on January 1, 2018.
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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…
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The first cohort of Luminate will conclude on June 30, 2018.
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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…
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