November 18, 2025 – The Idea Village is hosting the IDEAinstitute Fall 2025 Pitch Night on Nov. 19 at the historic Dew Drop Inn in New Orleans with five select founders from the Fall 2025 IDEAinstitute cohort pitching their startups to a live audience and a panel of judges.
LumaWave — Vinoin Vincely
LumaWave is developing novel imaging tools for efficient assessment and monitoring of chronic wounds. “LumaWave introduces a handheld photoacoustic imaging probe that enables real-time mapping of tissue oxygenation, a critical biomarker for wound healing,” said Vinoin Vincely of LumaWave. “Current methods like transcutaneous oximetry are slow, expensive, and impractical for high-volume clinics. Our device leverages ultrasound hardware to deliver real-time tissue oximetry, at a fraction of the cost. This innovation combines portability, speed, and functional insight, making advanced wound diagnostics accessible to community clinics, nursing homes, and remote care settings where chronic wounds are most prevalent.”