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Governor Kathy Hochul announces winners of Luminate NY OPI Competition. Pensievision receives $1M and named "Company of the Year".

The application period is now open for Luminate NY. Startups with technologies enabled by optics, photonics, and imaging are encouraged to apply.

PhotonDelta and Luminate NY have a strategic collaboration to support the growth of early-stage photonics companies across North America and Netherlands.

Empire State Development announces the 10 startups working on emerging deep technologies that have been selected to join cohort 8 of Luminate NY

Startups developing technologies enabled by optics, photonics and imaging should apply to Luminate NY for comprehensive support by Jan. 10, 2025

Empire State Development Announces Winners of Luminate Finals 2024, Nicslab Takes Home $1M in Follow-On Funding as Company of the Year

Startups Working on Emerging Technology Enabled by Optics, Photonics, or Imaging Are Encouraged to Apply to Luminate NY for Funding and Support

Empire State Development announces the companies selected to participate in cohort seven of Luminate NY's business accelerator and investment fund.

Last call to apply to the world's largest business accelerator for startups working on technologies that are enabled by optics, photonics, or imaging.

Luminate NY awards $2 million in follow-on funding to 6 startups, with Oculi winning Company of the Year and $1 million.