Ira F. Kuhn

Vorbeck Materials Corp. manufactures and develops industrial Vor-x products with graphene material. Its products include antennas, RFID's wearables, composites, conductive inks, and next generation battery development. The firm's products at Vorbeck are based on two core technologies Vor-x as a multi-functional additive and Vor-ink as a preferred solution for new and existing applications in the printed electronics industry through ease of processing, durability, and exceptional conductivity. The company was founded by Robert Prud’homme, John S. Lettow, Ilhan A. Aksay and Ira F. Kuhn, Jr. in 2006 and is headquartered in Jessup, MD.

H2Gen Innovations, Inc. of Alexandria, Virginia designs, manufactures and markets cost efficient on-site hydrogen generators and gas purification plants. Its products competitively serve the existing industrial gases and chemical markets and are a key enabling technology for the emerging needs of hydrogen transportation. The technology was initially developed at an Arlington, Va., consulting firm, Directed Technologies, Inc. (DTI) by H2Gen's founders, Dr. Lomax and Dr. Thomas, beginning in 1996. Their efforts led to the spin-out and creation of the Company in February of 2001.

Directed Technologies, Inc. is a technical consulting firm dedicated to providing engineering and analytic solutions to technology's problems. From R&D and systems analysis through cost estimation for mass manufacturing, DTI's capabilities have served both government and industry in a range of technical fields

Central Intelligence Agency provides national security intelligence to senior police makers. It also offers public affairs, human resources, mission innovation, protocol, congressional affairs, legal issues, information management, and internal oversight. The firm was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Aerion Corp. develops aeronautical engineering solutions. The firm engages in the design, engineering, development, and sale of supersonic business jets. The company was founded by Ira F. Kuhn and is headquartered in Reno, NV.