Luminoah

10/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who has watched, liked, and shared our video. The MedTech Innovator Best Video Competition ends this Friday—your support means so much as we close strong.

🎥 Watch and like our one-minute video: Luminoah’s Vision: A Brighter Future for Tube Feeding
📣 Share to help raise awareness for the millions who rely on enteral nutrition

We’re honored to stand with the tubie community and to help create a brighter future in nutrition care.

02/09/2025

Today, you can help Luminoah build a brighter future for tube feeding—in just one minute.

Luminoah’s video for the 2025 MedTech Innovator Best Video Competition is live—your watch, like, and share could put our mission on stage at AdvaMed, amplifying the voice of millions who rely on enteral nutrition.

Luminoah’s story began when founder & CEO Neal Piper’s young son relied on tube feeding during cancer treatment. The family’s experience revealed how little the technology had evolved—highlighting the urgent need for solutions that truly support patients and caregivers.

That experience inspired Luminoah, and now—during —we are sharing why change in enteral nutrition matters. This isn’t just about children; it’s about people of all ages who deserve simpler, smarter solutions that restore freedom, dignity, and independence.

Here’s how you can support:
🎥 Watch and Like Luminoah’s one-minute video: https://youtu.be/SxDsvHZyU-Q?si=e3ivZiU8s5gWzfJs
💛 Share to amplify the story

Together, we can build a brighter future for tube feeding.

25/08/2025

We are honored to be named the winner of the Startup World Cup Virginia Regional Finals, earning the title "Most Innovative Company in Virginia" and securing a place at the Global Finals in San Francisco this October, where we will compete for the $1M grand prize.

This recognition is more than a win for Luminoah—it’s a milestone in our mission to personalize nutrition and build a brighter future for millions who rely on tube feeding. It also reflects the momentum driving the entrepreneurial community in the Commonwealth of Virginia, driven by outstanding founders who inspire us.

A heartfelt thank you to Tim Ryan and Zack Miller at Innovate Hampton Roads and Pegasus Tech Ventures for bringing this global competition to Virginia, and to the judges and organizers who made the evening possible.

Charlottesville-based medical technology company Luminoah won first place at the Virginia Startup World Cup.

16/08/2025

Our founder, Neal Piper, met Jesse Cole, founder of The Savannah Bananas, at his first Banana Ball game in Chicago.

What stood out wasn’t just baseball—it was the delight. Every detail surprised, engaged, and uplifted fans. From marching bands to post-game singalongs, it became more than a game. It became an experience.

That same philosophy drives Luminoah.

Lessons reinforced:
• Vision matters. Jesse imagined a version of baseball no one else thought possible—and never wavered.

• Persistence wins. Disrupting the familiar means facing skeptics, but staying true to your mission is what creates impact.

• Delight is strategy. Whether in sports or healthcare, winning comes from creating an experience people love—not just a product they use.

At Luminoah, we’re not just building a medical technology. We’re building an experience that makes patients feel cared for, supported, and empowered.

24/06/2025

Attending The Oley Foundation – This Time With Family

In 2020, I attended my first OLEY conference virtually. Luminoah had just been founded, and our son Noah was undergoing cancer treatment. It was a time of uncertainty, but also a moment that fueled our mission to change the standard of care in enteral nutrition.

This year, I had the honor of speaking at the OLEY conference in Charleston—and this time, I brought my family with me.

Our twins joined Kids Klub alongside other amazing , designed their own outfits, walked in the fashion show, and—most importantly—built friendships that will last a lifetime.

What sets OLEY apart is that it feels like home. It’s more than a 28,000 member organization. It’s a vibrant, supportive community where tubies, caregivers, clinicians, and innovators come together to learn, share stories, and celebrate life. Whether singing karaoke or trading lived experiences, every moment is infused with connection and purpose.

I’m hopeful this becomes a yearly tradition for our family. OLEY reminds us why we do what we do—and who we’re doing it for.

Neal Piper

05/06/2025

We’re proud to announce that Luminoah has been selected to join the 2025 MedTech Innovator Cohort, the world's largest accelerator for medical device companies. Out of nearly 1,500 global applicants, Luminoah is one of just 65 startups chosen—representing the top 4% of healthcare innovators.

This milestone affirms our mission to reimagine enteral nutrition through a personalized, data-driven platform that improves outcomes, enhances mobility, and empowers smarter clinical decisions for patients and providers.

Over the next few months, we’ll take part in world-class mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to a robust network of investors, providers, payers, and industry leaders. We’re honored to bring our team on this journey—and to work alongside a phenomenal group of fellow innovators.

Huge thanks to the MedTech Innovator team and selection committee for believing in our vision - and congratulations to all of the inspiring companies in the 2025 cohort!

Learn more: https://luminoah.com/luminoah-selected-for-prestigious-medtech-innovator-2025-accelerator-cohort/

02/06/2025

Four years ago, Noah rang the bell at UVA Health, marking the end of his cancer journey. Today, he’s a thriving third grader—and the inspiration behind Luminoah.

Born from a father’s determination to make tube feeding simpler, smarter, and more human-centered, Luminoah has grown from a deeply personal idea into a company committed to building a brighter future for enteral nutrition.

This week, Luminoah is honored to be featured in Virginia Business as part of the incredible momentum in Charlottesville’s biotech sector—alongside CvilleBioHub and University of Virginia's Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology, both of which are helping build an ecosystem that makes innovations like this possible.

Charlottesville biotech support helps startups like Luminoah and Rivus grow, with the Manning Institute and CvilleBioHub leading the way

26/03/2025

The ASPEN 50th Anniversary Conference offered a meaningful moment of reflection — on where clinical nutrition began, how far it has come, and the opportunities that will shape the decades ahead.

Since the introduction of the enteral nutrition feeding tube in 1976, the field has progressed from basic interventions to a complex, evidence-driven discipline powered by innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This year’s conference highlighted:
- The expanding role of artificial intelligence in diagnostics and clinical decision-making
- The value of integrated care models in managing disease-related malnutrition
- The importance of robust data infrastructure and accessible tools across care environments

As we look ahead, clinical nutrition continues to evolve alongside advances in data, technology, and the ongoing pursuit of ethical, equitable, and value-based care.

It's a privilege to have been part of this significant milestone and to acknowledge all those contributing to shaping the landscape of clinical nutrition today and in the years ahead.

05/02/2025

Eating is a privilege many take for granted, yet millions face challenges.

In 2019, our Founder's 3-year-old son, Noah, was diagnosed with a life-threatening cancer that made swallowing unsafe. Tube feeding became his lifeline.

Noah spent his mornings in the hospital receiving chemo and his afternoons at home helping his family in the garden. Though he couldn’t eat, he found joy in harvesting vegetables and cooking. It was a difficult reality for everyone.

Noah’s journey underscored the urgent need for innovation in enteral nutrition. It’s not just about survival—it’s about improving quality of life, independence, and dignity.

Five years later, as we recognize and , our commitment at Luminoah to reimagining enteral nutrition remains unwavering. Everyone deserves access to the nutrition they need to thrive and the opportunity to live fully.

We are grateful to healthcare providers and clinical nutritionists for their dedication to raising awareness, advancing care, and supporting the tube feeding community.

03/02/2025

This Feeding Tube Awareness Week, our Founder, Neal Piper, shares his family's personal journey with a feeding tube. Throughout the week, we'll provide resources to support and provide awareness for our community. Join the conversation: share your feeding tube experiences using and tag us to connect and raise awareness together. UVA Health, The Oley Foundation, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition - ASPEN

18/12/2024

What a year it’s been for Luminoah! Our team gathered for our 2024 holiday party to reflect on a year defined by innovation, growth, and significant progress in advancing enteral nutrition technology.

As we move into 2025, we’re energized by the opportunities ahead and the impact we aim to make in transforming care for those with chronic conditions. A heartfelt thank-you to our dedicated team and supporters who make it all possible. Here’s to an incredible year ahead!

18/09/2024

Malnutrition is a silent threat that weakens your ability to fight illness and delays recovery.

Cancer patients are especially vulnerable to malnutrition, with treatment side effects like difficulty swallowing, diarrhea, vomiting, and extreme fatigue severely impacting nutritional intake.

This Malnutrition Awareness Week— The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition - ASPEN recommends that cancer patients and their caregivers closely monitor nutritional intake and consult healthcare providers if they notice signs such as weight loss, reduced food intake, or persistent diarrhea.

Take action today—nutrition is a vital part of the fight against cancer.

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