Lumino Technologies UK Space Agency flagship GEO Accelerator

Lumino Technologies, an SME specialising in free-space optical and quantum communications, has been selected as part of the UK Spacy Agency GEO Accelerator programme.

The GEO Accelerator is a 4-month programme aimed at high ambition UK space ventures with demonstrated traction and high potential to scale rapidly. It is designed for businesses committed to achieving multi-million valuations within three years .

Luminos’ growth trajectory made it an ideal candidate for the Accelerator programme.

Inclusion in the GEO Accelerator programme gives Lumino access to high value networks of founders, space sector leaders, commercial partners and investment opportunities to support Lumino’s journey.

Portia Bircher, Accelerating Business Growth Lead at UK Space Agency, said:

“The UK’s space sector is buzzing with innovation, and our government has bold ambitions for space and its role in driving national prosperity. I am delighted that the Geo and Fusion: Connect with Capital programmes launching today are directly helping to address these objectives by supporting high potential businesses to grow and thrive.”

Omar Iqbal, CEO of Lumino, said:

“At Lumino we are focussed on creating a world beating business in satellite optical and quantum communications. We are excited at this fantastic opportunity to accelerate our growth in the space sector and look forward to an exciting programme.”

The UK Space Agency Accelerator is funded by the UK Space Agency and delivered in partnership with venture acceleration and ecosystem experts, Entrepreneurial Spark.