Incubator & AcceleratorEvent
Luminate Accelerator for Photonics & Optics Technologies
Apply by Sep 12, 2025
Application Closed
About
The collaboration between PhotonDelta and Luminate NY aims to foster innovation in the photonics sector by providing early-stage startups with access to essential resources, funding, and mentorship, while facilitating connections to the U.S. and European markets through a series of planned events and programs.
Benefits
- 🤝Networking OpportunitiesAccess to our extensive network of domain experts, corporate sponsors, and investors
- 🎓Training & MentorshipAdvice, coaching, and mentoring from industry leaders and the Luminate staff
- 💰Financial Support$100,000 investment upon acceptance with an additional $2 million available to the best companies per cohort
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups in photonics and optics technologies
- Open to companies in North America and the Netherlands
- Have already proven their technologies at least at lab scale
- Be incorporated and have a staff of at least two full-time members
- Have C-level team members able to participate virtually for the seven months of the program, and attend select weeks in person
Target Region
North America and the Netherlands
Target Sector
Photonics
PhotonDelta, Luminate NY