EPFL

EPFL is one of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, EPFL has three missions: education, research and technology transfer at the highest international level. Professor Michael Graetzel’ laboratory, where he developed the dye-sensitised solar cell (‘DSSC’), is just one of the more than 250 laboratories and research groups on campus, and EPFL is one of Europe’s most innovative and productive technology institutes. Since 1994, EPFL has had an active and broad licensing programme to promote the industrial development of the DSSC technology

China National Academy of Nanotechnology & Engineering

On June 23, 2006, under the concern of the CPC Central Committee and State Council Leaders, the China National Academy of Nanotechnology & Engineering (CNANE) was established formally. CNANE has been getting great support from the Ministry of Science and Technology, The Ministry of Finance, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, The National Development and Reform Commission, The State Administration of Taxation , The National Natural Science Foundation of China, Tsinghua University, Peking University, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin University, China National School of Administration, especially from the CPC of Tianjin Municipal and Government, The Administration Commission of Tianjin Binhai New Area and the Administrative Commission of Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area. Encouraged by the spirit of “Building an Innovative nation”, CNANE has adopted a novel management system and established a central R&D institution, which is located in the Tianjin Binhai New Area and has plans to occupy 2 sq. km.

2041

2041 was founded by polar explorer, environmental leader and public speaker Robert Swan, OBE; the first person in history to walk to both the North and South poles. Swan has dedicated his life to the preservation of Antarctica by the promotion of recycling, renewable energy and sustainability to combat the effects of climate change. With four years to go until the third ‘World Summit for Sustainable Development’ in 2012, where the existing Kyoto Protocol for the Environment will expire, the threats of climate change has become apparent to us all, nevermore so than after Al Gore’s eye-opening ‘Inconvenient Truth’ helped clarify and focus the issue of climate change to a global audience. It is the mission of 2041 to build on this by informing, engaging and inspiring the next generation of leaders to take responsibility, to be sustainable, and to know that now is the time for action in policy development, business generation and future technologies. 2041 is the year of the review of the Environmental Protocol of thea Antarctic Treaty. The organization’s aim is to work towards the protection of this treaty, so there is never a need to exploit the last great continent on Earth for minerals and fossil fuel.

Nanotechnology Industrialization Base of China

NIBC was founded under the instruction of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on December 6, 20000, and located in Tianjin.

By establishing platforms of talent, capital, technology and information, and by creating a good policy environment, NIBC cooperates with colleges, research institutes and large enterprises to develop a new R&D system featuring collaborated research and dynamic alliance.

NIBC will also establish an innovation system, which will pave the way for the development of nanotechnology. Thanks to the achievement in nanotechnology, science and technology-oriented enterprises will be cultivated and developed, which will help accelerated the development of nanotechnology and relevant industries.

NIBC has the same strategic orientation and strategic tasks with CNANE. CNANE was established on the base of the NIBC.

BASF

With business partners in over 200 countries, BASF is the world’s leading chemical company with more than 150 production sites worldwide and over 95,000 employees. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, where the company operates the world’s largest integrated chemical complex, the BASF Group comprises more than 160 subsidiaries and affiliates. In 2006, BASF posted sales of Euro 52.6 billion and income before special items of approximately Euro 7.3 billion. BASF helps their customers to be more successful through intelligent system solutions and high-quality products, conducting business in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.

Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry

Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry (CIAC) is part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). It was founded in December 1948 as a multidisciplinary chemical institute dedicated to research in five key areas of chemistry – polymer science, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. Currently working in its six-acre campus are 796 faculty and staff members, including 4 CAS academicians and 3 academicians of The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS). In addition there are 613 graduate students pursuing MS and PhD degrees in the 5 disciplines.

In the past 50 years, CIAC has obtained more than 1,200 scientific and technological achievements, including nickel-catalyzed cis-1, 4-polybutadiene rubber, rare-earth separation processes, solid rocket propellants, and heat-shrinkable polymeric materials technologies, accompanying which are 57 national and 346 CAS, ministry or provincial awards. The CIAC researchers are also responsible for over 497 issued patents and more than 10,000 published papers. In addition the institute publishes 2 professional journals, Analytical Chemistry and Applied Chemistry.

The strategic goal of the Institute is to build on its current strength in research and development of polymer materials and rare-earth materials, and grow into a top multidisciplinary chemical institute which combines fundamental research, applied research, and technology innovation.

ConQuip, Inc.

ConQuip, Inc.’s mission is to supply service, systems integration, products and custom manufactured machines that provide innovative value solutions. Founded in 1994, ConQuip, Inc. has established itself as premier manufacturer of high precision, quality converting equipment.

Mascotte Industrial Associates

Mascotte Industrial Associates (Hong Kong) Limited (MIA) is the manufacturing arm of Mascotte Holdings Limited and entering 38 years of manufacturing for computer, photographic, video, phone and multi-media bags and accessories. MIA has obtained many awards and recognition from the industry.

MIA has four manufacturing facilities in China including one on its own land named "Optical City", which encompasses a land area of over 100,000 m2 or 1.2million ft2. Our factories are managed under the ISO-9001:2000 Quality Certificate for manufacturing, which was obtained as a commitment to quality. As a commitment to the environment MIA facilities will operate under the ISO 14000 environmental standard directive within 2009. With around 1,800 workers, MIA offers its customers over 1,000 different products with its own in-house design and engineering facilities at any point in time.

MIAs main focus is on OEM bags for major brands and retailers In addition we have been appointed exclusive worldwide manufacturing and distribution rights for the Tonino Lamborghini® and COBRA® brands for Photo, Video, Audio, Music and Mobile Phones. Since 2000 MIA has the exclusive right to use Corrosion and Static Intercept invented by Lucent Technologies Bell Labs to manufacture and distribute worldwide Intercept Protector® bags, which offer the ultimate protection for computer, electronic, optical and hunting devices.

In 2008 MIA entered an exclusive relationship with G24 Innovations of the UK for using its innovative flexible, durable and efficient solar panels in bags to charge electronic devices. With this venture MIA is continuing to embrace high-tech ventures with a high affinity to its current manufacturing capabilities and customer base. Major achievements to date include co-operations and partnerships for electronic controllers and acoustic bags. In this sector MIA is making an impact with its specialized skills in complex textile & electronic production. Ventures undertaken with major global players in the communications, multi-media and photographic industries are allowing MIA to upgrade its facilities to cope with the special production processes involved.

MIA has the manufacturing facilities, experience, knowledge, technique, design, innovation, efficiency, and flexibility to suit any customer needs.

4RAE

4RAE is a renewable and alternative energy fund that is in the process of being established in Luxembourg by Eyal Ofer and Marcel van Poecke. The fund is being launched soon and G24i is its first investment.

Renewable Capital

Renewable Capital, an investment and incubator firm, is the majority shareholder in and innovative force behind G24i. Renewable Capital focuses on all forms of green energy and is keenly interested in promoting policies that reduce greenhouse gases. It holds active investments in Going Green, the electric car company in London, Orb Energy, a rural solar electric firm with offices in Bangalore, India and Singapore, and Mistral Windfarms, with generation in the north of England, as well as other investments.

Morgan Stanley

Since its founding in 1935, Morgan Stanley and its people have helped redefine the meaning of financial services. The firm has continually broken new ground in advising our clients on strategic transactions, in pioneering the global expansion of finance and capital markets, and in providing new opportunities for individual and institutional investors. Click below to see a timeline of Morgan Stanley's growth, which parallels the history of modern finance.