ABOUT LUMINATE
Luminate is the world’s largest business accelerator for optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI) startups.
We’re bringing entrepreneurs from around the world together with OPI pioneers and qualified investors to speed innovation and time to market. We’re also helping early-stage startups gain clear competitive advantages.
IMMEDIATE FUNDING
with up to $100,000 at program acceptance and the ability to compete for up to $2 million in follow-on funding
ACCESS
to the global OPI network of experts, suppliers, and manufacturers
WORKSHOPS
with an OPI focus to help scale your business
INTRODUCTIONS TO INVESTORS
MENTORSHIP
that’s matched to business needs
LAB FACILITIES
and collaboration space in Rochester, NY—the optics and imaging capital of the world
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be accepted from September 9, 2020 until January 7, 2021.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
We are looking for startups that:
Have already proven their technologies
at least at lab scale
Are incorporated and have a staff of at least
two full-time members
Have C-level team members able to
actively participate (virtually and/or physically
in Rochester, N.Y.) throughout the 6-month
program
TESTIMONIALS
“With Luminate’s support, VPG Medical closed its seed round and started its series A round in less than 6 months, enabling the company to grow significantly.”
Jean-Philippe Couderc, Founder & CEO, VPG Medical (cohort 2)
“Since joining Luminate, we have raised over $5M in new funding. The program has been instrumental in our growth.”
Dimitri Chernyak, CEO, Intelon Optics (cohort 1)
