John T. Goehrke

Luna Technologies, Inc. provides optical communication systems. It offers optical component test and measurement systems to measure critical performance parameters of next generation optical components and systems. The company was founded in December 2000 and is headquartered in Roanoke, VA.

siXis has created the next generation of embedded computing modules that pave the way for smaller, higher performing, scalable and lighter electronics that use less power. siXis' patent-pending approach uses Silicon Circuit Board (SiCB) technology, which combines bare-die and packaged components on large-area silicon substrate, providing superior size, weight and power characteristics in an industry-standard BGA package. Using a number of variations, including different CPUs, FPGAs, memory and oscillators, siXis custom embedded computing modules deliver higher performance in a smaller, energy efficient package for a diverse group of markets including communications, high-performance computing, networking, medical imaging, test and measurement, aerospace and defense.

Acterna is the provider of communications test solutions for telecommunications and cable network operators. A trusted communications test partner for more than eight decades, Acterna offers portfolio of instruments, systems, software and services that help its customers reduce network costs while improving performance and reliability. Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, US

Laird Durham, Inc. designs & manufactures thermal and power management products. The company was founded by Rama Venkatasubramanian in December 2004 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Centice Corp. delivers unique technology and systems for identification and verification of chemical substances. It offers MFL-3000 is a product which focuses on chemical identification of narcotics, cutting agents and controlled prescription drugs. The firm serves the law enforcement, healthcare and pharmacy operations sectors. The company was founded by David J. Brady, Todd A. Creech and Prasant Potuluri in 2004 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

HexaTech, Inc. designs and manufactures aluminum nitride single crystals. It offers aluminum nitride substrates, and technology development. The company was founded by Raoul Schlesser and Zlatko Sitar in 2001 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

Prime Photonics LC operates as a technology company. It specializes in advanced sensor and materials technologies. The firm operates in four business areas: FOCIS gas turbine, e-Prime thermal management products, optical sensors and instrumentation products, and technology development. The company was founded by Russ May in 2002 and is headquartered in Blacksburg, VA.