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Aerogel Composite, LLC's primary objective is to develop and supply aerogel based composite materials for a wide variety of industries. Aerogel Composite has developed a carbon aerogel based electrocatalyst for use in the manufacturing of fuel cell electrodes. The catalyst can reduce the platinum requirements for fuel cell vehicles to approximately 30% of current levels while improving performance.

454 Life Sciences, a center of excellence of Roche Applied Science, develops and commercializes the innovative Genome Sequencer™ system for ultra-high-throughput DNA sequencing. Specific applications include de novo sequencing and re-sequencing of genomes, metagenomics, RNA analysis, and targeted sequencing of DNA regions of interest. The hallmarks of 454 Sequencing™ are its simple, unbiased sample preparation and long, highly accurate sequence reads, including paired reads.

The Laboratory’s unparalleled expertise in the areas of guidance, navigation, and control systems remains its greatest resource. Draper is among the leaders in fault-tolerant computing, reliable software development, modeling and simulation, and MEMS technology. It applies its expertise to a broad range of domains, including autonomous air, land, sea, and space systems; information integration; distributed sensors and networks; precision-guided munitions; air traffic flow management; military logistics; and biomedical engineering and chemical/biological defense.

BAE Systems is a global defence and security company with approximately 100,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).

Aerodyne Research, Inc. (ARI) has provided research and development (R&D) services to commercial and government clients working to solve national and international problems since 1970. Our R&D staff is organized into six technology centers which address a wide range of topics requiring expertise in the physical and engineering sciences. These include such critical issues as global and regional environmental quality and development of clean and efficient energy and propulsion technologies.

ZettaCore was founded by scientists from the University of California Riverside and North Carolina State University, along with business executives with experience in computer, IT and biotechnology firms. The company has attracted considerable attention in the venture capital community, closing its first round of funding late in 2001. ZettaCore's venture backers include Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Oxford Biosciences, Radius Venture Partners, Access Venture Partners, Garrett Capital/BancOne and Stanford University.

TDA Research, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is located in Wheat Ridge and Golden, CO. TDA’s staff of 84 develops catalysts and sorbents, advanced materials and components. Our development work is primarily supported by government R&D contracts. TDA retains the intellectual property developed under these contracts, and works in partnership with larger manufacturing companies to bring our products to market.

Synkera brings unique solutions to market through development and manufacturing of products that utilize nanotechnology, microfabrication and advanced materials engineering.

Synkera is committed to providing innovative, high-performance solutions to our customers. We produce nano/micro-structured devices focusing on chemical sensors, ceramic membranes and opto-electronic devices. Synkera's unique combination of proprietary processes, precision engineering and device integration of advanced materials bring practical products to the market for everyday use.

Sporian Microsystems' mission is to develop and commercialize advanced MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) based products, including sensors for environmental monitoring, for a range of industries including: energy generation, water health management, environmental safety, homeland defense, telecommunications, aerospace, and military and commercial resource management, and consistently deliver value to customers on custom R&D projects through leading edge solutions.

Ramtron International Corporation is a worldwide leader in the design, development, and delivery of unsurpassed semiconductor memory and integrated semiconductor solutions. We are a publicly traded company (Nasdaq:RMTR) with world headquarters located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.