NEWS
February 2020 in Review
What does it take to move technology from lab to launch? Startups participating in Luminate are getting first-hand knowledge in their second month of the accelerator program. For those contemplating taking the journey, Managing Director, Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan, provided an excellent overview of the four components of a healthy startup in the latest edition of […]
January 2020 in Review
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, is on a mission to save the world through improving the adoption of solar energy. His startup’s Photonic Smart Coating (PSC™) technology improves the efficiency of solar panels as well as electronic devices and architectural glass. Hear Dr. Nish’s advice for startups around navigating the scaleup process, […]
Attributes of a Successful Startup
Want to know what an investor considers when evaluating 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 what he looks for in […]
How to Attract Investors: Milton Chang 3-Part Podcast
Lessons for Entrepreneurs Dr. Milton Chang sits 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 […]
