Applied Plasmonics Chosen for Tech50 List

Applied Plasmonics, Inc., the first commercial company to generate
visible light with simple CMOS, announced today that it has been
selected by "TechJournal South" as one of the most promising tech
firms launched in the Southeast since 2000. The Tech50 selection
criteria focuses on a variety of elements, such as unique technology,
management team, market potential and market execution. Nominations
were obtained from venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and economic
development executives.

Allan Maurer, Editor of the TechJournal, stated "We're excited
about the present and the future of the Southeast technology
community. Vibrant, strong start-ups from DC through South Florida are
developing innovative and disruptive technologies that will change the
face of their industries." Maurer continued, "We had a difficult time
in selecting only 50 companies, but we feel this list represents a
solid cross section of the Southeast technology scene."

Applied Plasmonics is a fabless semiconductor company that has
invented a practical, mass-market use for devices based on surface
plasmons, and already has more than 160 patent applications. The new
technology employs nano-antennas manufactured in a single layer of
metal to generate visible light.

Henry Davis, Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Applied
Plasmonics, commented, "Selection to the Tech50 list is an
acknowledgement of the hard work and dedication of the entire staff of
Applied Plasmonics. Bringing a break-through technology from inception
to commercialization takes talent, teamwork and persistence. We're
very pleased to be awarded this recognition."

Note to editors / researchers:

1.) A photo of Henry Davis is available upon request.

2.) See "Gainesville Sun" article Big Hopes for Tiny Lights at
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20070611/DAYBREAK/70610018&SearchID
=73284244737861 (Due to its length, this URL may need to be
copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the
extra space if one exists.)

About "TechJournal South"

"TechJournal South" is the business publication of the southeast's
new economy, reaching the top executives in the top industries... from
biotech, to software, pharma, IT, defense, and others. TechJournal
South reaches over 60,000 executive readers through its monthly
publication, website and daily email, eWire. TechJournal South also
produces the Southeast Venture Conference (www.seventure.org) and a
series of other executive events in the southeast. For more
information, visit www.techjournalsouth.com .

About Applied Plasmonics

Applied Plasmonics, Inc., based in Gainesville Florida, is a
research and development company dedicated to expanding the use of new
physics to produce products that improve the quality of life through
reductions in energy usage, increases in computer speed, and the
enablement of completely new products based on the company's
technology. More information is available at
http://www.appliedplasmonics.com