RSVP Required
30 Sep 2026
11:30 - 13:30
Showfloor Theater, Empire Hall South
Progress has a beat. Feel it build at the Luminate Accelerator’s annual tech showcase and startup competition, sponsored by Optica as part of Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science (FiO LS).
Luminate Finals 2026 brings the deep-tech companies of Luminate cohort 9 to the stage as they graduate from the accelerator and step into their next chapter. They’re tackling high stakes challenges in healthcare, defense, manufacturing, quantum, and beyond—and up to USD 2 million in follow on funding is on the line, including a USD 1 million Company of the Year investment. Vote live for the USD 10,000 cash Audience Choice Award, and get a focused look at the new NSF-backed STELLAR laser innovation hub.