The DECHEMA Gesellschaft für Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie e. V. (Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology) is a non-profit scientific and technical society based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It has more than 5,500 private and institutional members, among them scientists, engineers, companies, organisations and institutes.

One aim of DECHEMA is to promote and support research and technological progress in Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. DECHEMA regards itself as interface between science, economy, state and public.

The Karl-Winnacker-Institut of DECHEMA does research in the fields of Materials, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology.
The ACHEMA, which is organised by DECHEMA is the world leading forum of process industry and the international trend-setting summit for Chemical Technology, Environmental Protection and Biotechnology. For further information, please visit their website: www.dechema.de

The Center for NanoScience (CeNS) is a network of nanoscientists promoting advances in the field of nanosciences in the Munich area by the synergetic interaction of different disciplines and research groups. CeNS is an association of working groups from basic research and industry, joining people from various institutions (LMU, TU Munich, University of Augsburg and others) and encompassing a variety of disciplines. CeNS consolidates research activities at the nanometer scale from the areas of physics, biophysics, chemistry, biochemistry, and medicine. CeNS was founded in 1998 at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich has now grown to a large network of about 300 members. For further information, please visit the website: www.cens.de

Nanoinitiative Bayern GmbH manages the competence network Cluster Nanotechnology in Bavaria. The main objective is to maintain and further develop a nanotechnology competence network for an efficient transfer of R&D results into applications. For this purpose, it is essential to closely link the research, industrial and teaching sectors. The focus is on enterprises with application potential for nanotechnologies, especially SMEs, and furthermore on universities, universities of applied sciences as well as public and private research institutions. For further information, please visit the website: www.nanoinitiative-bayern.de

ENNaB is a network of junior research groups and companies in the region of Munich / Bavaria, whose work or business is in the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology and nanobiotechnology. Due to its positioning between university and industry, it acts as a direct link between the institutional basis of economic research and application. The goal of ENNaB is the development of an effective nano-biotechnology cluster in order to strengthen the current position of the region as an internationally prominent research and high-tech location. For further information about ENNaB please visit the website: www.ennab.de

NANODATA is a EU-INTERREG IVa-funded project with the aim to set up a database in the field of nanotechnology.

Manufacturers, dealers, consultants, educational institutions and research facilities are covered based on self-assessment of offers and needs. This enables the user to decide which information is presented in the data base; all information is maintained by the users themselves. Nanotechnology has become an important economic factor. The relevance of the data base consists in the possibility to quickly and efficiently convert results of nanostructure research into products and industrial applications.

The economic potential is mainly represented by small and medium-sized companies. These companies shall be provided with quick and efficient information about technical innovations in all fields of nanotechnology. Furthermore, there is the possibility to spread their own contributions to technological innovations. More information can be found here: www.nanotech-data.com.

NanoGlobe is recognized as a world class consultancy by large global corporations, early stage companies, research institutions, government agencies, and investment firms. NanoGlobe is the only Nanotech business development consulting company in the world. NanoGlobe provides highly personalized and specialized analysis, strategic advice, proposals and execution support for nanotechnology and related fields. NanoGlobe's Mission is to promote global and sustainable development of Nanotechnology to benefit mankind.

nanoproducts.de is an extensive product database for innovative nanotechnology products, materials, appliances and technologies from the fields of nanotechnology and surface technology.

Our database enables you to search and find the most diverse commercial and non-commercial products. Use of our internet portal is free. Divided into twelve categories, you can get a good overview of the nanotechnology products that are presently available on the market. Besides numerous consumption products, we present you with materials and surface technologies that are especially interesting for industry. For further information, please visit their website: www.nanoproducts.de

Nanowerk, launched in 2005,  is the leading and most popular nanotechnology portal with an extensive offering of information and services for all things nanoscience and nanotechnology:}

• the biggest selection of unique and top-quality editorial content – the Nanotechnology Spotlight series – as well as comprehensive daily news coverage;
• extensive directories – such as the Company & Labs Directory – that are highly relevant for visitors from industry, research and development and are unmatched by any other website;
• the unique Nanomaterial Database™ with thousands of nanoparticles, quantum dots and carbon nanotubes – now even a reference source for the EPA;
• services like the nanoJOBS job section and nanoDEGREE database.

Nanowerk is focused exclusively on nanotechnologies and nanotechnology-impacted fields like for instance energy technologies and attracts worldwide visitors from industry and academia alike. All areas of Nanowerk allow unrestricted access and are easy to follow thanks to various RSS, Twitter and Facebook newsfeeds. For further information, please visit their website: www.nanowerk.com

nanoValley.eu stands for an initiative of enterprises, research institutions and business promotors whose goal is to develop a trinational European Technology Region (D/F/CH), represented internationally with placement within the global competition of the technology regions.}

In order to contribute to innovation events within the region, the initiative supports the commercialization of research an development activities in nano and material sciences, and is committed to the reinforcement of technology transfers in these fields. The initiative maintains a contact office at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT, which establishes topic-oriented forums, developing these into operating alliances in coordination with partners. The goal of the transfer forum is the accelerated generation of product innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises. In addition to the composition and development of transfer forums, the contact office has the task of identifying individuals in sciences who are interested in starting a business. For further information, please visit their website: www.nanovalley.eu

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore’s lead government agency dedicated to fostering world-class scientific research and talent for a vibrant knowledge-based economy.

A*STAR actively nurtures public sector research and development in Biomedical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering, and spurs growth in Singapore's key economic clusters by providing human, intellectual and industrial capital to our partners in industry and the healthcare sector. A*STAR currently oversees 14 research institutes and seven consortia & centres located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis and their vicinity, and supports extramural research with the universities, hospital research centres, and other local and international partners.

EDB is the lead government agency responsible for planning and executing strategies to enhance Singapore’s position as a global business centre and grow the Singapore economy. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore.  In so doing, we generate economic opportunities and jobs for the people of Singapore; and help shape Singapore's economic future. For further information, please visit the website: www.edb.gov.sg

Germany Trade & Invest is the foreign trade and inward investment agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. Formed following the merger of the German Office for Foreign Trade and Invest in Germany GmbH, Germany Trade & Invest officially came into being on January 1, 2009.
Germany Trade & Invest’s mission is to promote Germany as a location for industrial and technological investments and to identify investors for the German market. The organization advises foreign companies looking to expand their business activities in the German market. It provides information on foreign trade to German companies that seek to tap into foreign markets. Germany Trade & Invest provides comprehensive and client-oriented economic and industry data as well as information about calls for proposals in foreign countries, investment and development projects, and legal and customs authorities. The promotion of economic activity in Germany’s new federal states, including Berlin, also forms an integral part of the agency’s external trade and business location marketing remit. Germany Trade & Invest can count upon an international network of industry analysts who perform on-site research into foreign markets and supports foreign businesses looking to establish a company in Germany. Our international team of experts works closely together with the German Chamber Network. This growing partnership allows German exporters and potential foreign investors alike to benefit from a centralized first point of contact overseas, with client-specific information and consultancy services all provided under one roof. For further information, please visit their website at: www.gtai.com

The National Research Foundation (NRF), an agency of the Office of the Prime Minister of Singapore, sets the national direction for R&D within Singapore by developing policies, plans and strategies for research, and by coordinating innovation and entrepreneurial efforts. The NRF funds strategic initiatives and develops R&D capabilities and capacity by nurturing talent from within Singapore and abroad. It coordinates the research agenda of various government agencies with the aim of further transforming Singapore into an innovative, entrepreneurial and knowledge-based economy. For more information on the NRF, please visit www.nrf.gov.sg

The administrative district Perm region is situated at the western edge of the Urals, on the border with the Asian part of Russia. Perm is the same size as France, but has a significantly lower population density. Around 500 large and medium-sized companies are based here, and the trend is rising. The crude oil, natural gas, metalworking and chemical industries continue to account for a significant proportion of industrial production, while mechanical engineering also enjoys strong exports. However, innovative industries and technologies such as nanotechnology are becoming increasingly important for Perm’s international competitiveness. Projects and companies in this area are benefiting from the extremely positive conditions and subsidies available in the region. The extensive involvement of Governor Oleg Chirkunov means that the major industrial region is seen as a stronghold for technological innovation, and nanotechnology is enjoying particularly rapid development. Together with the Russian company RUSNANO and the Governor of the administrative district Perm region, Nanostart AG will launch a nanotechnology fund in Russia, named Kama Fund First. The aim of the fund is to invest in promising projects and companies in the field of nanotechnology. For further information, please visit the website: www.perm.ru.

RUSNANO was established in March 2011 as an open joint-stock company through reorganization of state corporation Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies. RUSNANO's mission is to develop the Russian nanotechnology industry through co-investment in nanotechnology projects with substantial economic potential or social benefit. The Government of the Russian Federation owns 100 percent of the shares in RUSNANO. Further information: www.rusnano.com.

The Goethe Finance Association (GFA) is a non-profit society with the aim of promoting the research and teaching of the Finance department of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Goethe University in Frankfurt. The Association’s objective is achieved by passing on financial benefits from its members and sponsors (patron companies). The Executive Committee of the GFA consists of Prof. Mark Wahrenburg (President), Prof. Reinhard H. Schmidt (Vice President) and Prof. Raimond Maurer (Executive Committee member and Director of the Finance department). Its Managing Director is Dr. Harry W. Trummer. For more information, please visit: www.gfa-frankfurt.com.

A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.} Its transformative education includes a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment, as well as special programmes which allow students to realise their potential. Over 30,000 students from 100 countries further enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives, making campus life vibrant and exciting. For further information, please visit their website: www.nus.edu.sg