LuminaX 2022 is currently running and applications are closed.
Register your interest below to be notified when the applications open for 2023.
LuminaX:
ACCELERATING AUSTRALIAN HEALTHTECH STARTUPS
LuminaX is a 14-week Health Accelerator that provides comprehensive support to ten startups, including investment, networks, resources, and skills required to build successful businesses and accelerate their growth.
From customer validation, product development, AI discovery, pitch prep and investor readiness, startups will be working on every aspect of their business in an intensive accelerator journey.
WHAT IS LUMINAX?
LuminaX supports up to 10 startups with the networks, expertise, funding, space and resources required to build, grow and launch successful businesses.
Applications Open: 28 Feb 2022
Applications Close: 12 April 2022
Program Start: 9 May 2022
This program is being delivered in-person at Cohort Innovation Space, Gold Coast.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
$50,000 in cash. Plus more than $50,000 in-kind with workshops, coworking, perks & benefits.
$50,000 Cash Investment
Coworking Space
Personalised Connections
12 Expert-led Workshops
Weekly Expert Coaching
Investor readiness
Receive Our Partner Perks
Exposure + Connections
Pitch product at Demo Day
Chance to win $30,000 worth of prizes
ACCELERATOR MENTORS
“LuminaX program was incredible in helping Hearoes understand and gain a stronger knowledge of
– Elliot Miller, Co-founder of Hearoes
2021 LuminaX Founder of the Year Winner
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for early-stage Australian startups in the HealthTech, MedTech, BioTech and SportsTech space with an MVP or product built and traction.
HEALTH | MED | BIO
Startups focused on improving health outcomes, including those within the bio, medical, physical, mental, fitness, sport and wellness sectors.
TECHNOLOGY
Startups that use technology to solve a problem in the healthcare space i.e. platforms, databases, applications, mobile solutions and wearables.
AI | ML
Integrate or better utilise data and machine learning technology to improve your existing product and help you to gain a competitive advantage.
ESIC CERTIFIED ACCELERATOR
LuminaX is one of only a handful of accelerator programs around the country to gain ESIC eligibility, meaning startups who are accepted into the 2022 LuminaX Accelerator will gain 50 points out of the 100 points required to qualify as an Early Stage Innovation Company, unlocking significant tax incentives for early stage investors.
The LuminaX Accelerator is delivered by Cohort Innovation Space.
Cohort Innovation Space, managed by CoSpaces, is a home for founders, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, scientists and students on the Gold Coast. Located in the Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct, Cohort operates in 3 buildings with over 2500m2 of internal space with world-class facilities and innovation programs.
Visit: www.cohortspace.com.au
REACH US
For any questions, or to register your interest for the 2023 program, please complete the form here.
Southport QLD 4215
07 5610 1906
hello@cohortspace.com.au