The Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp. announced members of its 2008 Innovator class Thursday in Topeka.

Members are considered high-potential technology and bioscience entrepreneurs from across the state.

Class members are Carlos Antequera, Prairie Village; Alfred Botchway, Stilwell; Dr. Reggie Chandra, Lenexa; Todd Gentry, Winfield; Jeff Hargroves, Overland Park; Andrew Hoelscher, Bushton; Bruce Ianni, Overland Park; Dr. Dan Melton, Kansas City, Kan.; and Jan Srack, Salina.

Innovators spend one year receiving business assistance and education as well as building skills and networking. The program also connects the entrepreneurs with capabilities for financing early-stage technology companies.

The Pipeline program aims to encourage technology-based economic growth in Kansas. For more information, visit www.ktecpipeline.com.