NEWS
AkknaTek finds safer methods for using high-end intraocular lenses
Via the Rochester Business Journal May 26, 2020 AkknaTek, a German-based startup company, offers innovative solutions for ophthalmology, specializing in cataract surgery. AkknaTek is one of 10 finalist companies with optics imaging, and photonics-enabled technologies in the Luminate NY accelerator program. Patients suffering from cataract disease can often achieve better vision through premium artificial lenses, […]
Sknow detects weak snow layers to protect skiers from deadly avalanches
Via the Rochester Business Journal May 18, 2020 Norwegian geo analytics company, Think Outside, has developed a product called Sknow, which provides deeper insight into snow conditions and protects skiers from dangerous avalanche terrain. Sknow can also be used to offer more reliable insights about the quality of water in the mountains. Think Outside is […]
April 2020 in Review
For Luminate’s previous two cohorts, the end of April meant our finalists were two-thirds of the way through the program and eagerly anticipating Demo Day in June. With COVID-19 disrupting business as usual, we’ve extended this year’s program through the summer and adjusted to a virtual format. Our companies continue to scale their businesses and […]
SunDensity’s Photonic Smart Coating improves energy efficiency
Via the Rochester Business Journal May 12, 2020 Boston-based SunDensity has produced groundbreaking Photonic Smart Coating (PSC) technology to double the energy efficiency for products like digital cameras and solar cells. SunDensity is an optics/photonics company in Luminate NY’s third cohort. “SunDensity’s ability to tap the unique resources that exist in the Finger Lakes region […]
Spotlight on ExPrimary: Improving Access to Bioanalytical Tools
Most people only see their doctor once a year, contributing to a lack of data points and ultimately a reactive approach to disease. ExPrimary, Inc., a Luminate cohort III startup, is miniaturizing bioanalytical tools to bring them closer to the individual. With more accessible tools and testing comes more data points, which increases the ability […]
How to Construct a Compelling Grant Proposal
This article originally appeared in the October-December 2019 issue of SPIE Professional. By Damon Diehl, PhD, Technology Program Manager at Luminate Whether pursuing a career in academia or industry, a researcher’s success and autonomy hinges upon skillfully crafted funding proposals. Grant reviewers look for answers to six questions when appraising a proposal: a) What is the […]
Nordetect’s ‘Lab-on-a-Chip’ designed to improve agricultural practices
Via the Rochester Business Journal May 6, 2020 Nordetect, a chemical analytics company based out of Copenhagen, Denmark, is another optics/photonics startup in Luminate NY’s third cohort. The company’s mission is to bring lab-grade testing to aid farm managers and agronomists by optimizing the use of additives like fertilizer to move toward a data-driven, adaptive […]
Spotlight on Augmentiqs: Redefining Digital Pathology
While many fields have already moved to digital, pathology remains limited with principally analog microscopes. Augmentiqs, a Luminate cohort II company, is digitizing the microscope to reduce subjectivity and improve pathologists’ interpretations for better patient outcomes. Luminate Managing Director, Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan, sat down with clinical specialists at Augmentiqs, Marcus D’Aguiar and Brandon Buscaglia, to […]
SaNoor Laser LiFi offers connectivity solutions for challenging environments
Via the Rochester Business Journal April 24, 2020 SaNoor Technologies Inc., an optics and photonics company in Luminate NY’s third cohort, is creating laser-based visible light communication (VLC) devices and systems for high-speed, energy-saving, eco-friendly and safe wireless data communication. SaNoor is headquartered in Pennsylvania, and CEO Boon Ooi and his team strive to address […]
