Luna Labs to expand Charlottesville operations

Product development company Luna Labs USA is investing $200,000 to expand its operations in Charlottesville, creating 20 new jobs.

The Charlottesville-headquartered technology company works with companies and government agencies to address complex challenges in defense, industrial and health care markets. The company brands some of its products as Luna Labs, while others may be licensed or produced by third-party companies.

Luna Labs Director of Communications Lianne Landers said in an email the expansion would add 4,000 square feet at the company’s Charlottesville location, bringing its total occupied space in Charlottesville to 50,000 square feet.

The new space will be used for some of the company’s biotech activities, including development of NanoVac, a platform to deliver therapeutics for cancer treatments, she said. Work on biomarker identification will also be done in the new space, including work associated with diagnosing PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.

“The new space allows the company to expand its existing manufacturing facilities related to the production of TrueClot bleeding control training products and Dislotech Joint Reduction trainers,” Landers wrote. “Existing space is also being reassigned to accommodate our materials group and the development of protective coatings and sealants.”

The company currently has about 100 employees, and the expansion will raise that number to 120.

“Luna Labs’ expansion demonstrates Virginia’s ability to cultivate and retain innovative technology companies,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin in a statement. “When high-tech firms choose to grow in the commonwealth, it reinforces our position as a hub for research and development, particularly in sectors like aerospace, energy and defense.  Luna Labs’ success story showcases how Virginia’s world-class talent pipeline and collaborative ecosystem help companies thrive.”

Luna Labs has operated as a privately owned company with locations in Charlottesville and Blacksburg since 2022.

“Luna Labs is excited to continue our growth in Charlottesville,” said Luna Labs CEO James Garrett in a statement. “This location has been a huge advantage for us — bringing talent, partners and customers all within easy reach. We’ve built a world-class team that’s flourishing in Central Virginia.”

Luna Labs is enrolled in the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade Program, which assists the state’s exporters that have firmly established their domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as a growth strategy. According to a news release from the governor’s office, the company will graduate from the program in July 2026. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the Charlottesville government to involve Luna Labs in the program.

According to Landers, the expansion is expected to be completed in the second quarter of the year, by the end of June.