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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 […]
4 Reasons to Apply to Luminate
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: […]
Highlights from Luminate Finals 2021
Last month we unveiled the recipients of $2.1 million in follow-on funding at Luminate Finals 2021. Nearly 700 people from around the world registered to watch the virtual event for a look at emerging technologies from our fourth cohort. Miss the event? You can watch the recording here. PreAct Technologies Named Company of the […]
Optica (formerly OSA), a New Name for the Leading Global Society in Light Science and Technology
After more than a century, the world’s leading champion for optics and photonics has a new name. Optica (formerly The Optical Society of America) is a reflection of the society’s global reach and commitment to continuous growth and inclusivity. Dr. Eric Mazur, Optica’s Foundation Chair and 2017 President, talks about the decision to rebrand with Dr. Sujatha […]
Luminate Announces Fourth-Round Winners
Via Optics & Photonics News October 1, 2021 In an online event on 30 September, Luminate NY, the business accelerator centered in Rochester, NY, USA, announced the winners of its fourth graduating class of emerging companies in optics, photonics and imaging (OPI). The five companies tapped by the program will receive a total of more than US$2 million […]
Governor Hochul Announces Round 4 Winners of Luminate NY Accelerator Competition
Via New York State September 30, 2021 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced PreAct Technologies as the winner of Round 4 of the Luminate NY optics, photonics, and imaging startup accelerator competition. The Portland, Oregon-based PreAct Technologies received the “Company of the Year” award at Luminate Finals 2021, which was held virtually and sponsored by Optica, formerly The Optical Society. The […]
Sneak Peek at Luminate Finals 2021
2 Days Left to Register People from all over the world — 23 countries and counting — are registered to watch the startups of cohort 4 pitch for up to $2 million in follow-on funding later this week. Don’t miss your chance to get a glimpse at the technology of the future. Register for […]
