Luminate Accelerator

About

The Luminate Accelerator is a premier global program focused on supporting early-stage startups in optics, photonics, and imaging technology, offering a unique hybrid experience that includes initial funding, mentorship from industry experts, and access to a vast network of investors and resources, all aimed at accelerating growth and market entry for validated technologies.

Benefits

• Initial investment of $100,000
• Opportunity to compete for up to $1 million in additional funding
• Access to over 30 investors including major companies
• Guidance from a world-class advisory board
• Use of professional tools like PitchBook and MATLAB
• Connection to the New York photonics cluster and over 160 related companies
• Weekly business training on various topics
• Extensive networking with industry decision-makers and funding potential

Eligibility Criteria

• Company must be registered
• Technology must be validated at laboratory level in optics, photonics, or imaging
• At least two team members must be full-time
• C-level member must attend in-person events in Rochester, NY