NEWS
Here’s to More Firsts
Firsts are exciting. To most of us, they represent new beginnings. To entrepreneurs, they demonstrate the importance of seeing the world in a slightly different way — what could be if we truly dare to change the status quo. While 2020 did serve us some extremes, it also gave us many historic firsts that […]
Lead with “Why,” and Other Pitch Tips from Our Technology Program Manager
Get to Know Damon Diehl, PhD For startups that go through the Luminate accelerator, Damon Diehl becomes a fast friend. He speaks optics, knows what makes a strong business case, and connects our teams with the supply-chain resources they need — a rare blend of technical expert, savvy storyteller, and man about town. Prior to […]
New Year, New Possibilities
As the most challenging year in collective memory winds down, opportunity draws near. We’re closing out 2020 with excitement and optimism — the deadline to apply for cohort 4 is quickly approaching! Our team of judges is looking forward to reviewing applications from across the country and around the globe. With applicants from Ireland […]
Lessons Learned During a Career in Photonics
From an interview with Luminate Board Member, Jenifer Bunis Growing up in Buffalo, NY and attending an all-girls high school, Jenifer Bunis never thought she’d end up climbing the ladder in the male-dominated photonics and laser industry. But, as the saying goes, we make our own luck. Today, Bunis runs consulting firm, Westlake Photonics, and […]
Advances in Breast Cancer Imaging: Three Things Entrepreneurs Should Know
Damon Diehl, PhD, Technology Program Manager “Nobody knows what the AIs are thinking,” Dr. Zhimin Huo said. “They are basically black boxes.” It sounded like the beginning of a dystopian novel. Artificial Intelligence (AI) was not the conversation starter I had expected when Dr. Sujatha Ramanujan and I sat down to discuss breast cancer with […]
Spotlight on Haqean: Fighting Counterfeiting with Quantum Technology
The counterfeit medicine business in the U.S. alone is worth around $400 million. Counterfeit goods drain the global economy of trillions of dollars and cost millions of jobs. Haqean, a Luminate cohort 3 company, is working to ensure product quality and security in the global pharma industry by fighting counterfeiting with quantum-mechanical processes. Haqean’s CTO, […]
Counting Down to Cohort 4
Register for Luminate Live Webinars Learn more about Luminate, the benefits of participating, and how to apply. You can access the recording of our first webinar or register for future webinars here. Coming up on December 3, talk with three companies from prior Luminate cohorts who will share their experience at the accelerator. It’s […]
What You’ll See at the OIDA Technology Showcase
Looking for new products for your organization and information about the latest technology? Sujatha Ramanujan, PhD, Managing Director of Luminate NY, speaks with Simin Cai, President and CEO of Go!Foton, USA and OIDA Council Chair about what’s in store for attendees at the 2nd OIDA Technology Showcase. During this 3-day virtual event on December 1-3, 29 companies will demonstrate […]
SPIE CEO Interview Series with Leslie Kimerling
Launched in October 2020, SPIE’s CEO Interview Series focuses on how CEOs are weathering the COVID-19 crisis and what they are doing to overcome the accompanying business challenges the pandemic has created. The advice shared provides an invaluable tool for other CEOs navigating these difficult times. Leslie Kimerling, CEO and Co-Founder of Double Helix Optics, […]
