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Luminate

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Luminate is a hybrid 7-month accelerator for early-stage optics, photonics, imaging, and laser startups. Participants receive an initial convertible note investment of up to $100,000 and can compete for follow-on funding of up to $1 million.

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Key facts

Organiser: NextCorps
Deadline: January 11, 2027
Amount: $1,000,000 · Investment
Open to: Anywhere
Stages: Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors: AI and machine learning, Biotech, Cybersecurity, Deeptech and hardware, Other

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Who can apply to Luminate?

Luminate is aimed at startups at these stages: Pre-seed and Seed. Founders from anywhere can apply. The company must already be incorporated. Only startups in these sectors qualify: AI and machine learning, Biotech, Cybersecurity, Deeptech and hardware, and Other.

When is the Luminate deadline?

The Luminate deadline is January 11, 2027.

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