The start-up Nanobacterie, established in 2008, is a world leader in the medical applications of magnetic nanoparticles synthesized by magnetotactic bacteria, called magnetosomes. They have developed an innovative cancer treatment using these magnetosomes, which are administered to tumors and heated by applying an alternating magnetic field. This method of treatment is called magnetic hyperthermia. The heat released by the magnetosomes induces antitumor activity. Magnetosomes possess advantageous properties compared with their chemically synthesized counterparts, including a larger size leading to better heating properties and a chain arrangement that provides homogeneous heating. Nanobacterie has already carried out two proofs of concept of their therapy in breast cancer and glioblastoma using mouse models. Of particular note, they demonstrated complete eradication of tumors in murine models of glioblastoma following treatment. Nanobacterie aims to start clinical trials on an incurable cancer, such as glioblastoma, once the magnetosome suspension has been manufactured according to regulatory requirements, the safety of the treatment has been demonstrated and the magnetic induction system has been manufactured to medical standards. Nanobacterie employs five people and works in close collaboration with several academic partners, including a medical team specializing in the treatment of glioblastoma at the Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital. It is located within the campus of Orsay/ Paris-Sud University.

Hanwha Chemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hanwha Corp., is a company headquartered in the South Korea that manufactures chemical products.

Evonik Operations GmbH manufactures specialty chemicals. The company was founded on August 23, 2000 and is headquartered in Weatherford, TX.

The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, a subsidiary of The University of Texas at Austin, is an American company located in Austin, TX. The firm oversees college activities.

MegaPro Biomedical Co., Ltd. engages in the development of drug ingredients related to nanoparticles and nanocell technology platforms. Its products include iron agent for iron deficiency in chronic kidney diseases, contrast agent for liver and lymph nodes magnetic resonance imaging, and anti-cancer drugs. The company was founded on November 7, 2014 and is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

KBSI conducts research support and joint research using advanced research facilities and equipment.

Suzhou Microtao Heavy Metal Filtration Technology Co., Ltd., established on 2013-01-09, Business scope includes heavy metal filtration,water treatment,nano ceramics,Air purification,Solid waste treatment,Technology Development for Soil Remediation,technology transfer,technical consulting;Processing and sales of water treatment materials,Heavy metal adsorption material,Ceramic material,air purification material,Radiation-resistant materials,water treatment equipment,Water Purifier;Sales:daily necessities,Minerals,building materials,Chemical Products;Engaged in the import and export business of the above commodities.(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments)

Wuhan Kaidi Engineering Research Institute Co. Ltd. is a private company headquartered in Wuhan, China. The firm provides environmental protection consulting services.

Montgomery Chemicals LLC develops and manufactures sodium borohydride. Its sodium borohydride is used in pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, organic chemical purification, metal recovery, textile and fuel cell industries. The company’s products include BoroSpec, BoroMet, MontBrite, MontTex, BoroSpec Granules and BoroSpec K Powder. Montgomery Chemicals was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, PA.

Unilever NV engages in the production and marketing of consumer goods in the nutrition, hygiene, and personal care categories. It operates through the following segments: Beauty and Personal Care, Foods and Refreshment, and Home Care. The Beauty and Personal Care segment covers the sales of skin and hair care products, deodorants and oral care products. The Foods and Refreshment segment includes the sales of soups, bouillons, sauces, snacks, mayonnaise, salad dressings, margarines and spreads. The Home Care segment is in charge of the sales of home care products such as powders, liquids and capsules, soap bars, and a wide range of cleaning products. The company was founded on November 9, 1927 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Luigi Lavazza SpA manufactures and distributes coffee. Its products include coffee capsules; instant coffee; compatible capsules; and coffee blends, beans, and pods. It also offers accessories including espresso cups and spoons, mugs, capsule holder, sweet bites, frothers, coffee maker, and descaling. The company was founded by Luigi Lavazza in 1895 and is headquartered in Turin, Italy.

Russian Railways is one of the largest companies in the global transport sector. It manages infrastructure and operates freight and passenger train services. Russian Railways handles 39% of all freight movements including pipelines and over 43.2% of all passenger journeys in Russia. The company’s primary goal is to meet the state’s rail transport and employment needs, and to provide services to passengers. It seeks to effectively develop a transportation business that is able to compete in the Russian and international markets while respecting its responsibility as a national carrier and rail infrastructure owner. Russian Railways was established by Decree No. 585 of the Russian Government on September 18, 2003. It began operations on October 1, 2003.

Massachusetts General Hospital was established to provide care to Boston's sick, regardless of socioeconomic status—an innovative idea in 1811. In the words of their founder, John Warren, MD, “When in distress, every man becomes their neighbor.” They subsequently became the first teaching hospital for Harvard University’s new medical school and have been redefining excellence in healthcare ever since. They have remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration, pushing the boundaries of medical research, educating the brightest medical minds and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse community they were created to serve. They believe that because of diversity they excel, through inclusion they respect their community, and with a keen focus on equity they serve, heal, educate and innovate at the highest levels. Their first priority is the well-being of their patients—near and far. As a team they are able to maintain a singular focus on providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to each and every patient.

Based in Urbino, EryDel has developed and patented a technology for drug delivery of pharmacological agents through erythrocytes (red blood cells). This process allow to easily load red blood cells with drugs, proteins, contrasting agents for diagnostic purposes, nanoparticles etc. that can be progressively released into the patient body thus allowing an increased efficacy of the therapy and a reduction of collateral effects. The benefit is extremely significant particularly for chronic pathologies that requires continuous daily treatments for patients which could be substituted by monthly transfusion of blood loaded with specific therapeutic agents. Currently, the solution has been tested by several patients for the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs) such as ulcer colitis and Crohn disease. The company can provide a complete support for the drug delivery process including a specific device for the erythrocytes loading ("Red Cell Loader"), and disposable kits.

RCEES is a Chinese research institute that focuses on eco-environmental science and technology.

Unilever Plc engages in the manufacture and sale of consumer goods. It operates through the following segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment offers hair care, skin care, and prestige beauty and health & wellbeing. The Personal Care segment consists of sales of skin cleansing, deodorant, and oral care products. The Home Care segment comprises of sales of fabric care and a wide range of cleaning products. The Nutrition segment refers to sales of scratch cooking aids, dressings, and tea products. The Ice Cream segment covers primarily ice cream products. The company was founded by Antonius Johannes Jurgens, Samuel van den Bergh, and William Hulme Lever on January 1, 1930 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Shanghai Nanotechnology and Application National Engineering Research Center Co., Ltd., established on 2004-08-20, Business scope includes research and development of nanotechnology and related technologies,Production and sales of nano-related products,Technology development in the nanosphere,technology transfer,technical consulting,Technical Services,Investment in projects and products,account Serive. [Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments]