
Panel Discussion: Investing Early in Innovative Future Businesses
Monday Sept. 14 at 11:05-11:30 am
What emerging innovations have potential and which industry trends are pointing the way? Hear from Luminate’s distinguished advisory board on what types of investments are being made today and how they will help shape what’s to come for those working in optics, photonics, and imaging. Find out what investors are looking for, how to tap mentors and capitalize on your ideas, how to work with universities and partners, and the ways you can protect your intellectual property (IP).
The panelists have very different professional and personal backgrounds, have an international focus, and have made impressive contributions t their fields. If you’re a researcher, a professional working on new technologies, or an entrepreneur launching or growing a business, you won’t want to miss this event.
What emerging innovations have potential and which industry trends are pointing the way?
Post-Event Breakout: Applying to the Luminate Accelerator
Monday Sept. 14 at 12:05-12:30 am
Solving problems in biophotonics, augmented and virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, machine vision, and other related fields requires specific skills — and so does starting a business. Luminate helps you do both by providing comprehensive support, including:
- A significant investment at acceptance, plus a chance to compete for up to $2 million in follow-on funding
- Access to investors, mentors, and the global OPI ecosystem for additional capital and support
- A peer-learning environment and robust curriculum to help you scale your business
Join this session to learn about the process of applying to Luminate and to get your questions answered. This session is perfect for:
- Entrepreneurs who have an OPI startup at the early-stage to Series A funding phase
- Scientists and engineers who are looking to move their technology from the lab to the market
- Teams that need resources for the design, fabrication, and manufacturing of technologies
