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General Fusion, Inc. develops fusion power based on magnetized target fusion. Its technology transforms energy supply by developing path to commercial fusion power. The company was founded by Michel G. Laberge and Douglas Richardson in 2002 and is headquartered in Richmond, Canada.

20/10 Perfect Vision AG develops, manufactures and markets technologies for refractive surgeries. Its FEMTEC femtosecond laser workstation uses therapeutic technologies for ophthalmic surgery market. The firm was founded in January 1999 and is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany.

ProtAffin was spun out of the Karl-Franzens University of Graz in July 2005. The company currently employs 16 people in modern office and laboratory facilities in Graz and Vienna and plans to expand to 27 by the end of 2009. They are well financed by a syndicate of 5 international venture capital investors. The company has a balanced 'platform-product' strategy: a lead compound in pre-clinical development and a core discovery technology by which they are supporting a sustainable pipeline of products via its unique CellJammer® discovery technology platform. ProtAffin is leveraging its leading technical expertise in protein-glycan interactions to develop novel biological products. They are currently collaborating with a number of university groups in Austria, Germany, Brazil and the UK. They plan to collaborate with Pharma and Biotech companies interested to access its technology for the development of novel anti-inflammatory products with a unique mechanism of action.

OptiNose AS develops, produces, administers, commercializes, and distributes exhalation drug delivery systems. It offers single and multi-use intranasal delivery devices for liquid and powder formulations. The company was founded on September 9, 2007 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

inge GmbH develops ultrafiltration technologies used in the treatment of drinking water, process water, sea water and waste water. Its products include Multibore membranes, dizzer modules, T-Rack, and inge System Design (iSD). The company was founded by Peter Berg in 2000 and is headquartered in Greifenberg, Germany.

n-Tec AS produces and markets carbon nano tubes, carbon cones/discs, and related carbon nano materials. Its carbon nano tubes are primarily used in high-strength/high-modulus composite materials, conductive plastics, thermal management, and multi-functional composites applications, as well as in energy storage, catalyst support, flat-screen displays, molecular electronics, and nano probes and sensors applications. The company was founded by Tomas Ebbesen and Alf Bjørseth on October 16, 2001 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH develops and markets laser and surgical technology solutions. Its brands include TENEO 317 Laser, VICTUS Femtosecond Laser, ZYOPTIX Diagnostic Workstation, and ZYOPTIX Microkeratome. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Preferred Global Health, Inc. provides medical care services. The company was founded by Paul L. Eckbo and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

SmartKem Ltd. engages in the design, development, industrialization, and technology transfer of solution-deposited organic semiconductors for transistor backplanes. The company was founded by Steve Paul Kelly in 2009 and is headquartered in St. Asaph, the United Kingdom.

Heliocentris Fuel Cell Solutions GmbH engages in the development and manufacture of customer-specific energy solutions. It offers stationary fuel cell applications for the telecommunications and industrial sectors. The company was founded on November 9, 2006 and is headquartered in Wendlingen am Neckar, Germany.

The New Motion BV provides charging solutions for electric cars. Its products include lolo and lolo pro. The firm offers online dashboard for management and configuration. The company was founded by Ritsaart van Montfrans in 2009 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

The Makers BV is a family-owned fashion business based in Breda, NL. The private company's production facility is located in Breda, Netherlands. The Dutch company offers made-to-measure (MTM) and made-to-order (MTO) collections for both men and women, with a focus on exquisite linings, contemporary tweeds, and silk fabrics. The company also provides training manuals, pre-designed styles, and seasonal fabrics in various sizes. The Makers BV is committed to corporate social responsibility and creativity, as evidenced by their academy and newsletter.

Oomph Wellness Ltd. offers health and wellness programs for elders. It programs include exercise classes, creative activities and engaging days out. The company was founded by Benjamin William Hugh Allen in 2011 and is headquartered in Surbiton, the United Kingdom.

D3O Holdings Ltd. is a British company founded in 2015 that specializes in impact protection and shock absorption technology. The company is based in Croydon, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company's soft and flexible D3O® armor is trusted by elite mountain bike racers and everyday MTB enthusiasts worldwide. The company's expertise in impact protection and shock absorption has allowed them to create high-performance solutions for brands. D3O® technology offers low-profile impact protection for phones, gaming devices, laptops, and other electronic devices.