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Luminate NY

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Rochester, US · 1 known investors

Luminate is an accelerator and investment fund for startups developing optics, photonics, imaging, and laser-enabled technologies, awarding $3 million annually across a cohort of 10 companies from around the world. Portfolio companies work across industries including AR/VR, cybersecurity, defense, healthcare, IoT, and quantum.

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Clean Energy VenturesBoston · $100K – $5M

In the news

Pensievision Wins Luminate NY OPI Accelerator Competition – ICO Opticsico-optics.org · Aug 2026Global innovators head to Rochester for Luminate NY cohortrbj.net · Mar 2026Empire State Development announces 10 startups selected for round nine of Luminate NY Accelerator - Luminateluminate.org · Mar 2026Final Call: $1M Investment Opportunity for Deep-Tech Startups as Luminate NY Application Window Closes Jan. 12manilatimes.net · Jan 2026Photonics startups invited to apply to Luminate NY accelerator - PIC Magazine Newspicmagazine.net · Sep 2023Luminate NY: Rochester tech companies land funding as winners in state competition | RochesterFirstrochesterfirst.com · Sep 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Luminate NY do?
Luminate is an accelerator and investment fund for startups developing optics, photonics, imaging, and laser-enabled technologies, awarding $3 million annually across a cohort of 10 companies from around the world. Portfolio companies work across industries including AR/VR, cybersecurity, defense, healthcare, IoT, and quantum.
Who are Luminate NY's investors?
Luminate NY's investors include Clean Energy Ventures.
Where is Luminate NY headquartered?
Luminate NY is headquartered in Rochester, US.