Charlottesville, VA – October 8, 2025 – Luminoah, a MedTech company developing the first and only closed-loop personalized nutrition platform, today announced it has won MedTech Innovator’s (MTI) 2025 Best Video Award and received $25,000 in non-dilutive funding as one of the top five finalists in the Early-Stage Grand Prize competition. This recognition marks the culmination of the world’s largest accelerator for medical technology companies.
During The MedTech Conference, held October 5–8, 2025, in San Diego, California, Luminoah presented the latest progress on 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 greater freedom of movement, improved adherence, and actionable insights for clinicians.
Luminoah was also awarded MTI’s Best Video Award following a live audience vote among four finalists. All 64 cohort companies were eligible to participate, highlighting creative storytelling and innovation across the MedTech Innovator network. Luminoah’s one-minute video can be viewed here.
“We are honored to be recognized with the MedTech Innovator Best Video Award and as a top five finalist in the Early-Stage Grand Prize competition,” said Neal Piper, Founder and CEO of Luminoah. “These recognitions showcase the progress we’ve made with Luminoah Flow™ and affirm our mission to transform the standard of care in enteral nutrition by providing patients with greater independence and clinicians with real-time insights. Through MedTech Innovator, we gained access to exceptional mentors and partners who strengthened our work across regulatory strategy, technology, manufacturing, commercialization, and reimbursement. Their guidance has been instrumental in preparing us to deliver a solution that empowers patients and transforms how nutrition is delivered.”
This year’s MedTech Conference by AdvaMed welcomed more than 3,700 leaders from 1,800 companies across 38 countries to celebrate AdvaMed’s 50th anniversary and the theme “Medtech Redefines the Future of Health Care.”Luminoah joined RIVANNA, Armor Medical, STENTiT, and SutureTech as finalists in the MedTech Innovator Grand Prize competition—recognized among the year’s most promising startups.
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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