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January 2020
Every month, we’ll be sharing an inside look at the startups of Luminate’s third cohort, as well as the partners, resources, and events that help scale their business. In addition, we’ll highlight the achievements of our portfolio companies. January 2020 marked the beginning of a new decade and Luminate’s newest cohort, selected from more than […]
Spotlight on SunDensity: Solving Inefficiencies in Photonics
Dr. Nish Sonwalkar, Founder and CEO of SunDensity, has developed a Photonic Smart Coating (PSC™) technology that improves the efficiency of solar panels as well as electronic devices and architectural glass. He talks with NextCorps Marketing Director, Holly Barrett, about SunDensity’s mission to save the world through improving the adoption of solar energy. Hear his […]
Attributes of a Successful Startup
What do investors look for in a company? NextCorps President, Jim Senall, sits down with Don Golini, founder of SANICA Ventures and QED Technologies International, successful entrepreneur, startup mentor, chairman of the Luminate Accelerator Advisory Board, and former chairman of the Rochester Angel Network (RAN). Don shares his criteria when evaluating a company, his thoughts on the […]
How to Attract Investors: Milton Chang 3-Part Podcast
Lessons for Entrepreneurs Dr. Milton Chang sat down with Managing Director of Luminate, Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan, for a three-part conversation on his professional journey and advice for entrepreneurs. Author of Toward Entrepreneurship and Managing Partner of Incubic Management, LLC, Dr. Chang has incubated multiple companies without a single failure, resulting in six IPOs and seven acquisitions. […]
Optical Advancements Enable High-Precision 3D Imaging
Via Photonics Media By Leslie Kimerling, Warren Colomb, and Anurag Agrawal, Double Helix Optics Advancements in engineered point spread function (E-PSF) technology, in the form of optical phase plates, will enable manufacturers to meet rising demands for ultraprecise object imaging. As robotics and automation change the face of manufacturing, demands on industrial inspection have increased. […]
Meet the Startups of Luminate Cohort III
22 Startups Pitched. 10 Were Chosen. The finalists selected include optics, photonics, and imaging startups that pitched their innovative ideas to an advisory panel comprised of industry experts during the Lightning Awards at the Strong National Museum of Play. Each company received an initial investment of $100,000 and will be a part of Luminate’s third […]
Empire State Development Announces 10 Finalists Selected to Take Part in Round III of Luminate NY Accelerator Competition
$25 Million Luminate NY Initiative is the World’s Largest Accelerator Program for Startups with Optics, Photonics, and Imaging Technologies OPI Innovation is a Key Part of “Finger Lakes Forward”—the Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the 10 companies selected to take part in the Round […]
Finalists selected for third Luminate cohort
Via the RBJ By: Rochester Business Journal Staff, November 7, 2019 The 10 finalists in the third cohort of Luminate. (Provided) Empire State Development announced the 10 startups selected to take part in the third round of New York State’s Luminate NY accelerator competition in Rochester on Thursday during the Lightning Awards at the Strong National […]
Ten tech startups working with businesses to grow, earn shot at million dollar prize
Via 13 WHAM By: Tanner Jubenville, Thursday, November 7th 2019 Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) – Ten tech startups from around the world are moving on to the next round of a competition to earn their shot at a million dollar prize, and it’s happening in the Rochester area. The competition, run by the state program Luminate, […]
