Luminate: A NY State-funded accelerator for visionary startups in optics, photonics, and imaging.
Location
Rochester, NY, US
Founded
2017
Luminate is a New York State-funded accelerator program focused on optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI) startups. The accelerator supports visionary entrepreneurs solving challenging problems in areas such as machine vision, inspection, biophotonics, security, augmented & virtual reality, and autonomous vehicles. Luminate typically invests in seed and pre-seed rounds, with some participation in Series A and B rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include PreAct Technologies, Owl Autonomous Imaging, and SunDensity. As part of NextCorps, Luminate offers a comprehensive ecosystem for OPI startups, providing funding, mentorship, and access to industry networks. The program aims to foster innovation and growth in the optics and photonics sector, aligning with New York State's economic development initiatives.
Luminate - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
