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Optical company sees way to success overseas
By Gino Fanelli via the RBJ When discussing blindness on a global scale, there are some harsh realities that need to be addressed. According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately 285 million visually impaired people worldwide, 39 million of whom are completely blind. About 90 percent of those cases are found in the […]
Photonics struggles to bring more women into its ranks
Via Rochester Business Journal By GINO FANELLI The hard sciences, otherwise known as STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), have long been devoid of significant female representation. According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, women in most science and engineering fields make up only a fraction of the workforce. In 2018, womenaccounted for 15.9 percent of architecture and […]
Heads-up display could revolutionize motorcycle helmet
By Gino Fanelli via the RBJ Picture yourself tearing down a highway on a Harley Davidson. You’re going fast, but you’re not quite sure how fast, so a simple downward glance confirms your speed is 60 miles per hour. Say it takes one second to check the speedometer—that’s a second with your eyes off the […]
Governor Cuomo Announces $15 Million in Funding for the Luminate NY Accelerator Competition in Rochester
Additional Backing Will Support Three More Rounds of Innovative Optics, Photonics and Imaging Competition Investment Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $15 million in additional funding is being made available to support three more rounds of the Luminate NY […]
Two Leaders in Optics Win “Keeper of the Flame” Awards from National Women’s Hall of Fame
DECEMBER 18, 2018—ROCHESTER, NY – On Dec. 17th, the National Women’s Hall of Fame honored three women with the prestigious Keeper of the Flame award; two of these women are leaders in the optics community. The Luminate Accelerator—the world’s largest optics, photonics, and imaging accelerator for startups—hosted the awards ceremony at NextCorps in Rochester, NY. […]
Empire State Development Announces 10 Startups Selected to Take Part in Cohort II of Luminate NY
$10 Million Luminate NY Initiative is the World’s Largest Startup Accelerator Program for 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 November 14, 2018–Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the 10 companies selected to take part […]
Empire State Development Announces 70 Innovative Companies from Around the World Apply for Round Two of Luminate NY Competition in Rochester
Luminate NY is the World’s Largest Startup Accelerator for Optics, Photonics and Imaging Technologies Finger Lakes Forward Investment Advances the Region’s Successful Strategic Plan to Grow the Economy and Create New Opportunities Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Luminate NY—the world’s largest business accelerator for startups that have optics, photonics and imaging (OPI) enabled […]
Luminate Winners Announced
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF INAUGURAL LUMINATE NY ACCELERATOR COMPETITION IN ROCHESTER Double Helix Optics Wins $1 Million Top Prize; Three Additional Visionary Optics, Photonics, and Imaging Companies Secure Follow-On Funding Investment Investment Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced […]
Luminate startup makes ‘Fitbit on steroids’
Via Rochester Business Journal By: Gino Fanelli, June 21, 2018 Think Biosolution’s QuasaR wearable biometric device. If the term “wearable biometric device” doesn’t ring a bell to you, you’re likely not alone. It’s a term seemingly pulled out of a science fiction novel, and comes off as something reserved solely for […]
