Duke Alumni Startup Lumius Imaging Accepted Into Y Combinator
Congratulations to Duke alumni Tri Vu, Chenhang Li, and Luca Menozzi on their startup's acceptance into Y Combinator and currently raising their seed round. YC is one of the world's most competitive startup accelerators - birthplace of OpenAI, Airbnb, Dropbox, and many more.
Congratulations to Duke alumni Tri Vu, Chenhang Li, and Luca Menozzi on their startup’s acceptance into Y Combinator and currently raising their seed round. YC is one of the world’s most competitive startup accelerators – birthplace of OpenAI, Airbnb, Dropbox, and many more.
What began as a Duke research project has evolved into a promising medical imaging startup, Lumius Imaging, with the potential to expand access to fast, intelligent, and affordable 3D ultrasound technology.
Through the Christensen Center’s PhD Research Accelerator, Duke Investor Showcase, mentorship, and customer discovery opportunities, the team built the entrepreneurial foundation, refined their venture strategy, and gained valuable insights that helped position them for this incredible milestone.
Lumius Imaging’s continued success highlights the impact of Duke’s innovation ecosystem in helping researchers transform groundbreaking discoveries into real-world ventures.