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Global startup accelerator Venture For ClimateTech is accepting applications from early-stage climate and deep-tech innovators until Feb. 20, 2026.

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

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

Applications are now open for Venture For ClimateTech, an accelerator + studio helping entrepreneurs and early-stage companies speed climate tech solutions

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

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Venture For ClimateTech has selected 20 early-stage companies to participate in its third cohort and advance innovations to reduce carbon emissions...

Competition Continues to Bring the Best Startups with Optics, Photonics, and Imaging Technologies to the Finger Lakes, Assisting Innovators With Tapping Into the Region’s World Class OPI Ecosystem ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Venture For ClimateTech announced today that its third cohort is open for applications from interested companies or entrepreneurs. On the heels of...

Startups From Around the World Are Encouraged to Apply if Their Technology Leverages Optics, Photonics, or Imaging OPI Accelerator Competition is Supported Through “Finger Lakes Forward” – The...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twelve companies have been selected for the second cohort of Venture For ClimateTech. Launched in December 2020, Venture For ClimateTech is...