Charlottesville, VA – September 29, 2025 – Luminoah, a MedTech company developing the first and only closed-loop personalized nutrition platform, today announced it has been named a finalist in MedTech Innovator’s (MTI) 2025 Early-Stage Grand Prize competition. This recognition comes as part of the culmination of the world’s largest accelerator for medical technology companies.
As a finalist, Luminoah will receive $25,000 in non-dilutive funding and compete for the top honor of the Early-Stage Grand Prize of $350,000 at The MedTech Conference, October 5–8, 2025, in San Diego, California. During the finals, Luminoah will present its flagship innovation, Luminoah Flow™, the first portable, connected tube-feeding system that combines hardware and software to make enteral nutrition more discreet, mobile, and data-driven. The platform addresses the unmet needs of millions of patients worldwide who rely on tube feeding for survival, offering freedom of movement, improved adherence, and actionable insights for clinicians.
“Being selected as a finalist in MedTech Innovator’s 2025 Early-Stage Grand Prize competition is an incredible honor,” said Neal Piper, Founder and CEO of Luminoah. “This recognition validates our progress in advancing Luminoah Flow™ and supports our mission to transform the standard of care in enteral nutrition by providing patients with greater independence and clinicians with real-time insights.”
In 2025, MTI selected 64 companies from nearly 1,500 global applicants, representing the top 4% of innovations worldwide. Participants benefit from MTI’s comprehensive accelerator program, which provides mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to an unparalleled network of manufacturers, investors, providers, and payers.
For more information about Luminoah, visit www.luminoah.com.
About Luminoah
Luminoah Inc., is a MedTech company, based in Charlottesville, Virginia, dedicated to making enteral nutrition delivery simpler, smarter, and easier for everyone.
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About MedTech Innovator
MedTech Innovator is the world’s largest accelerator of medical device, digital health, and diagnostic companies. Its mission is to improve human health by accelerating the growth of companies transforming patient care. MTI has been a catalyst for groundbreaking healthcare solutions, sourcing nearly 14,000 applicants and fostering the growth of over 700 graduates. Alumni have collectively raised $10 billion in follow-on funding and introduced 400+ products to the market, improving the health of millions worldwide. For more information about MedTech Innovator, its annual programs, portfolio of industry-leading startups, and insights on trends, visit MTI’s website, follow them on LinkedIn, and subscribe to its monthly newsletter.
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