[Raleigh, NC, October 6, 2026] - M2 Optics Inc., a leading global manufacturer of advanced packaged optical fiber solutions, has been named a finalist for the Purpose Driven Innovation Award at the 2026 NC TECH Awards, North Carolina’s only statewide technology awards program. The nomination recognizes M2’s OptiTether™ fiber optic tether systems, which support U.S. and allied defense drone operations, enable connectivity with testing and monitoring devices in harsh environments such as nuclear facilities, mineshafts, and sewer systems.






