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Deep-tech startups have only four days left to apply for $1M investment opportunity as Luminate NY Application Window Closes Jan. 12

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

NEC X opens Elev X! Batch 15 to support early-stage AI founders with funding, tech trials and expert mentorship.

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

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

Four Innovative Battery Companies Selected to Participate in Inaugural Cohort of New Energy New York's ChargeUp Accelerator

New Energy New York has opened applications for ChargeUp, a new accelerator for startups working on battery innovations anywhere in the supply chain.