NEWS
Highlights from Cohort 5 Kickoff
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 […]
Addressing the Skilled Labor Shortage in Optics
MCC & AmeriCOM Team Up to Train Future Optics Technicians The use of optics is essential to countless industries and applications — from virtual and augmented reality platforms and gaming devices to infrared systems, back-up cameras, and military surveillance. However, there are far more job openings for optics technicians than qualified candidates. This shortage is […]
Grant Writing from the Ground Up
Grant Writing from the Ground Up offers a step-by-step process to construct compelling grant proposals that rise to the top of a reviewer’s stack. On this episode of the Forward Faster podcast, author Dr. Damon Diehl discusses his background working with scientists and engineers, his motivation for creating a resource for stronger grant proposals, and […]
New Teams, New Cutting-Edge Ideas
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 […]
Empire State Development Announces 10 Finalists Selected for Round 5 of Luminate NY Competition in Rochester
Via GlobeNewswire $25 Million Luminate NY Initiative Continues to Bring the Best Startups with Optics, Photonics, and Imaging Technologies to the Finger Lakes Region to Tap World Class Resources and Grow the Economy The Competition is Supported by “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy ROCHESTER, N.Y., […]
International Appeal
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. […]
Luminate Accelerator Continues Support of Photonics Industry as Cohort-Five Application Period Nears a Close
Via Photonics Media ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2022 — As members of its first four cohorts continue to ascend the commercial optics and photonics landscape, the Rochester, N.Y.-based Luminate accelerator is less than one week away from the close of applications for finalists for its fifth cohort. The largest business accelerator for optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI) […]
Application Deadline Approaching for Startups to Participate in Luminate NY Competition and Business Accelerator
Applications Due Jan. 17 for Accelerator Offering Immediate Funding and the Chance to Compete for up to $2 Million in Follow-On Investment January 06, 2022 08:00 ET ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NextCorps today issued a reminder that the deadline is just days away to apply for Cohort 5 of Luminate NY—the world’s largest business […]
Time’s Not Up Yet
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 […]
