Kimberly-Clark Corp. engages in the manufacture and marketing of products made from natural or synthetic fibers. It operates through the following segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. The Personal Care segment offers disposable diapers, training and youth pants, swim pants, baby wipes, feminine and incontinence care products, and other related products. The Consumer Tissue segment produces and sells facial and bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins, and related products for household use. The K-C Professional segment supplies workplace supporting products such as wipers, tissue, towels, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers. The company was founded by John A. Kimberly, Havilah Babcock, Charles B. Clark, and Frank C. Shattuck in 1872 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc. engages in providing personalized healthcare by creating diagnostics and treatments tailored to individual genetic and disease profiles. The firm's solutions include NGS Oncology Assays, sample collection, nucleic acid extraction and library preparation. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. manufactures pharmaceutical products. It offers pharmaceutical drugs, pharmaceutical instruments, and diagnostics solutions. The company was founded by Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche on October 1, 1896 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

As the genomics community pushes toward the $1,000 genome, Genia is looking beyond, to the $100 genome, bringing the benefits of genome sequencing out of the lab and into the everyday world. Genia's technology is based on Biological Nanopores: Structure-Based Sequencing of Single DNA Molecules. We aim to reduce the price of sequencing and increase speed, accuracy, and sensitivity by moving away from amplification, complicated fluidics, and optical detection. Genia Technologies, Inc. is a private company located in Mountain View, CA. Genia was founded in March, 2009. The company recently closed its Series A round with a publicly held global biotech company.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies aims to disrupt the paradigm of biological analysis by making high performance, novel DNA/RNA sequencing technology that is accessible and easy to use. Their novel, electronics-based DNA/RNA sequencing technology is being used in more than 80 countries, for a range of biological research applications. These include large scale human genomics, cancer research, microbiology, plant science, and environmental research. Nanopore sequencing is also being explored beyond research, where it has the potential to provide rapid, meaningful information in the fields of healthcare, agriculture, food and water surveillance, and education. Oxford Nanopore’s proprietary technology is fully scalable for any requirement. Small formats such as Flongle address the need for on-demand, rapid, smaller tests or experiments, and can be used in labs or in the field. The pocket-sized MinION is a powerful and portable sequencing device that can deliver high volumes of long-read sequence data. The benchtop GridION X5 can run up to five MinION Flow Cells at a time, on-demand, for larger genomics projects. The recently launched PromethION is the largest format for nanopore sequencing, designed to offer on-demand use of up to 48 Flow Cells – each of which can offer more than 100Gb of sequencing data. Focusing on ease of use, nanopore sequencing offers easy and rapid preparation, including a ten-minute library preparation kit and the automated, programmable VolTRAX. Supported by a broad patent portfolio, the Oxford Nanopore pipeline includes multiple generations of nanopore-based sensing technologies, including those based on both biological and solid-state nanopores.

The University of California is the nation's best public university system, delivering top-notch research and innovation to California (and the world).

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc., a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., is an American company located in Schaumburg, IL, that manufactures semiconductor manufacturing equipment, industrial equipment & electronic devices.

International Business Machines Corp. is an information technology company, which engages in the provision of integrated solutions that leverage information technology and knowledge of business processes. It operates through the following segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, Financing, and Other. The Software segment combines hybrid cloud platform and software solutions to help clients become more data-driven, and to automate, secure, and modernize their environments. The Consulting segment focuses on integrating skills on strategy, experience, technology and operations by domain and industry. The Infrastructure segment offers solutions for hybrid cloud, and is the foundation of the hybrid cloud stack. Infrastructure is optimized for infusing AI into mission-critical transactions and tightly integrated with IBM Software including Red Hat for accelerated hybrid cloud benefits. The Financing segment refers to the client and commercial financing, facilitating IBM clients’ acquisition of IT systems, software, and services. The company was founded by Charles Ranlett Flint and Thomas J. Watson Sr. on June 16, 1911 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.

Illumina is an innovative technology and revolutionary assays aiming the analyze genetic variation and function. These studies will help make the realization of personalized medicine possible. With such rapid advances in technology taking place, it is mission-critical to have solutions that are not only innovative, but flexible, scalable, and complete with industry-leading support and service. As a company that places a high value on collaborative interactions, rapid delivery of solutions, and prioritizing the needs of its customers, they strive to meet this challenge. Illumina's innovative, array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis serve as tools for disease research, drug development, and the development of molecular tests in the clinic. David R. Walt, Satnam Alag, Larry Bock, and John Stuelpnagel co-founded Illumina in San Diego, California in 1998.

Quantapore is a biotech company developing nanopore-based nucleic acid sequencing technology. Unlike other nanopore approaches, Quantapore utilizes an optical read out which results in lower cost and higher throughput compared to electrical data acquisition. Its novel proprietary DNA sequencing technology is based on an optically labeled nanopore which interacts via energy transfer with a labeled nucleic acid sample. The quantum-optic interaction between the nanopore and the DNA allows for single molecule nucleic acid sequencing at an unprecedented speed and cost. Quantapore was founded by Sascha C. Dennstedt and Martin Huber in 2009.

BYD Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of rechargeable batteries and photovoltaic business. It operates through the following segments: Rechargeable Batteries and Photovoltaic Products, Mobile Handset Components, Assembly Service and Other Products, and Automobiles and Related Products and Other Products. The Rechargeable Batteries and Photovoltaic Products segment is involved in the manufacture and sale of lithium-ion batteries and nickel batteries, photovoltaic products, and iron batteries products for mobile phones, electric tools, and other portable electronic instruments, photovoltaic products, energy storage products, and electric vehicles. The Mobile Handset Components, Assembly Service and Other Products segment focuses on the sale of mobile handset components such as housings, electronic components, assembly services, and medical protection products. The Automobiles and Related Products and Other Products segment consists of automobiles and auto-related moulds and components and automobile leasing and after sales services, rail transport related business, and medical protection products. The company was founded by Chuan Fu Wang on February 10, 1995 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

Ontera, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company which develops single molecule biosensors for diagnostic uses. Its products include sample prep, amplification, measurement, analysis and applications. The firm is a creator of a tiny device that enables detection of any molecule of interest, including nucleic acids, proteins, metabolites, drugs and small molecules. The company was founded by Dan Heller, William Dunbar and Trevor Morin and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA.

Roche Diagnostics GmbH, part of Roche Holding AG, is a company headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, involved in laboratory analytical instruments. Andreas Schmitz and Claus Haberda are the current co-CEOs of the firm. On January 01, 1999 Roche Holding AG acquired Roche Diagnostics GmbH.

Stratos Genomics, Inc. develops nucleic acid sequencing methods. The firm's Sequencing by Expansion (SBX) solution offers a single-molecule detection process that allows whole genome sequencing. The company was founded by Allan H. Stephan, Mark Kokoris, and Robert McRuer in 2007 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

UAB Research Foundation (doing business as UABRF), a subsidiary of The University of Alabama System, is a company headquartered in Birmingham, AL. The firm engages in identify, assess, and market commercially viable technology developed at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Iridia is a nanotechnology company that specializes in biochemistry, molecular biology, and DNA. It develops the world’s first commercially-attractive, DNA-based data storage solution that combines DNA polymer synthesis technology, electronic nano-switches, and semiconductor fabrication technologies. Iridia developed a highly-parallel format to enable an array of nanomodules with the potential to store data at exceptionally high density. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in California, United States.

Applied Materials, Inc. provides manufacturing equipment, services and software to the semiconductor, display and related industries. It operates through the following segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display & Adjacent Markets. The Semiconductor Systems segment includes semiconductor capital equipment for etch, rapid thermal processing, deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, metrology and inspection, wafer packaging, and ion implantation. The Applied Global Services segment provides solutions to optimize equipment, performance, and productivity. The Display & Adjacent Markets segment offers products for manufacturing liquid crystal displays, organic light-emitting diodes, equipment upgrades, and other display technologies for TVs, monitors, laptops, personal computers, smart phones, and other consumer-oriented devices. The company was founded on November 10, 1967 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Agilent Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of application focused solutions for life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. It operates through the following segments: Life Sciences and Applied Markets, Diagnostics and Genomics, and Agilent CrossLab. The Life Sciences and Applied Markets segment offers application-focused solutions that include instruments and software that identify, quantify, and analyze the physical and biological properties of substances and products, as well as the clinical and life sciences research areas to interrogate samples at the molecular and cellular level. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment consists of activity providing active pharmaceutical ingredients for oligo-based therapeutics, as well as solutions that include reagents, instruments, software and consumables. The Agilent CrossLab segment includes startup, operational, training and compliance support, software as a service, and asset management and consultative services. The company was founded in May 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Shen Zhen Fang Cheng Bao Qi Che Xiao Shou You Xian Gong Si, established on 2007-10-31, Business scope includes general business items:car,Research and Development of Electric Vehicles(The above is not prohibited,restricted items);Import and export,Technology Import and Export(law,Except for items prohibited by administrative regulations;law,Projects restricted by administrative regulations must be licensed before they can be operated);Lithium Ion Battery,NiMH,Nickel-cadmium batteries and other batteries,battery material,Solar battery,charger,electronic product,Instrumentation,flexible circuit board,Hardware,LCD Monitor,mobile phone accessories,mold,Plastic products and related accessories,IC design and line width0.18Micron and below large scale integrated circuits,New electronic components and related accessories,LEDLED package and camera module,Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor Module,Wireless Communication Technology and System,Wireless communication terminal equipment,solar power charger,Charging pile,charging cabinet,battery management system,Converter cabinet,inverter cabinet,inverter,Combiner box,Switchgear,Energy storage unit,Design and development of home energy system products;Car rental(Does not include car rental with operator);car sales.Sales of electric accessories for new energy vehicles;Manufacturing of auto parts and accessories;Car Decoration Products Sales;Charging pile sales;car wash service;car trailer,call for help,Wrecking service;software development;software sales;Software outsourcing service;Domestic Freight Forwarding;Business agency service;trade broker;Business Management Consulting;Information Consulting Service(Not including licensing information consulting services);Information Technology Consulting Services;Ticket agency service;Lubricant sales;Home Audiovisual Equipment Sales;Audio Equipment Sales;electronics sales;toy sales;Outdoor product sales;Clothing and apparel retail;Household Goods Sales;Sales of daily glass products;internet sales(Except for products that require a license for sale);Carry out exclusive insurance agency business within the scope authorized by the insurance company(Operate with authorization);Chauffeur service;Labor service(Does not include labor dispatch);Technical Services,technology development,technical consulting,Technology Exchange,technology transfer,Technology Promotion;New energy vehicle production and testing equipment sales;Auto Parts Retail;car park service;Plug-in hybrid dedicated engine sales;tire sales;Mechanical Parts,Parts sales;Sales of generators and generator sets;battery sales;Battery spare parts sales;Recycling and Cascade Utilization of Waste Power Batteries for New Energy Vehicles(No Hazardous Waste Operations);Conference and Exhibition Services;Educational Consulting Services(,The licensing program is:Sales of new energy vehicles;Production of hygiene products and single-use medical products;car sales;Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance;food sales(Only sell prepackaged food);food sales;Food Internet Sales;Food Internet Sales(Only sell prepackaged food);Second-hand car trading market operation;Used Car Brokerage;Motor Vehicle Identification Evaluation;Technology Import and Export;Small and mini bus rental business service;Motor vehicle inspection and testing services;Insurance agency business;Part-time insurance agency business;Online data processing and transaction processing business(Business e-commerce);The first type of value-added telecommunications services;The second type of value-added telecommunications services;Import and export;Cruise Taxi Operating Services;travel business;Basic Telecom Services.(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments,The specific business items are subject to the approval documents or licenses of relevant departments)