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Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen is a prominent energy conglomerate operating primarily in the oil and gas sector. The company refines and distributes oil in Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Lithuania, processing crude oil into various products such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and aviation fuel through its network of refineries. In addition to refining, Orlen produces petrochemicals and chemical feedstock. The company is also involved in exploration and production activities in Poland and Canada. Orlen's extensive logistics infrastructure supports its operations, featuring both surface and underground storage depots, as well as a long-distance pipeline network, which facilitates the distribution of oil products through a widespread network of service stations.

Nokian Tyres is the world's northernmost tire manufacturer, specializing in the development and production of tires for passenger cars, vans, trucks, and heavy machinery. The company offers a range of tire products, including studded tires, summer tires, and van tires, emphasizing safety and environmental sustainability throughout their lifecycle. Nokian Tyres operates through three segments: Passenger Car Tyres, Heavy Tyres, and Vianor, which focuses on tire and vehicle maintenance services. Most of the company's revenue is generated from the Passenger Car Tyres segment. Products are sold to wholesale distributors and directly through company-owned retail stores branded as Vianor, which also provide tire-related services.

XOCEAN Limited is a company that specializes in providing Data Collection-as-a-Service through its innovative uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). Founded in 2017 and based in Greenore, Ireland, XOCEAN focuses on delivering comprehensive ocean data solutions for surveyors, government bodies, and various offshore industries. The company's USVs are designed for unmanned operations over the horizon, utilizing satellite communications for real-time data acquisition, processing, and interpretation. XOCEAN also offers its CyberDeck, a secure cloud-based platform that enables remote monitoring and control of USVs, ensuring high-quality data collection while allowing adjustments to sensor parameters as needed. Their services encompass a range of applications, including seabed mapping, environmental monitoring, fisheries, bathymetry, and met ocean data. By leveraging proprietary technology, XOCEAN provides a safe, economical, and carbon-neutral approach to meeting the ocean data needs of its clients.

Evonik Industries AG, headquartered in Germany, is a global specialty chemicals company. It operates in four major segments: specialty additives, smart materials, nutrition and care, and performance materials. Evonik produces and markets chemicals used in diverse industries, from automotive to pharmaceuticals, offering innovative solutions in areas such as animal nutrition, additives, smart materials, health care, and high-performance polymers. The company is a market leader in approximately 80% of its businesses and has a significant presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Evonik Venture Capital, its corporate venture arm, invests in startups and venture capital funds with innovative technologies and high growth potential, focusing on areas such as resource efficiency, specialty additives, health & care, and nutrition.

Zunder is a developer of an electric vehicle charging network for car drivers. The company's own and associated destination charging network allows charging the electric vehicle wherever they need it, without the need for additional registrations. Solar energy can be used to charge the batteries of electric vehicles. The solar panels, which are located in the structure's upper part, capture the energy that will be used to charge the batteries of electric vehicles that use the chargers in that location. It even allows for network supply when the demand for energy from electric vehicles allows for it.

Blubrake is a prominent company specializing in the development of advanced mechatronic systems for bicycles, particularly e-bikes and e-cargo bikes. The company has created an innovative anti-lock braking system (ABS) that can be seamlessly integrated into the frame of various e-bike models, enhancing safety for riders across different cycling environments, including urban, mountain, trekking, and cargo applications. This lightweight and discreet technology significantly improves the cycling experience by preventing front-wheel lock and rear-wheel lift through its electronic control system, which includes a haptic warning signal and is compatible with various brake types, such as disc and hydraulic systems.

Worldsensing is a leader in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, specializing in low-power wireless sensing networks that enhance critical infrastructure. The company has developed comprehensive vertical solutions targeting two primary markets: Mobility and Industrial Solutions. In the Mobility sector, Worldsensing offers innovative products like Bitcarrier, a real-time traffic flow management system, and Fastprk, a leading smart parking solution. In the Industrial Solutions market, the LS-G6 platform is used to monitor vital assets in remote locations, including bridges, tunnels, and power lines. Founded in 2010, the company has established its presence in Barcelona and London, employing over 40 professionals. Worldsensing's achievements include multiple awards for its products, such as the Stockholm Smart City Living Labs Global Award for Fastprk and recognition from Gartner for Bitcarrier as a "Cool Vendor." The company is committed to providing clients with real-time insights to improve decision-making in both smart city and industrial contexts.

QEV Technologies is a Barcelona-based manufacturer specializing in electric vehicles and related components. Founded by Joan Orus, who has two decades of experience in electric mobility, the company has gained recognition through its success in various racing championships, including WRC, TCR, WTCC, and Formula E. This competitive background has driven the development of advanced technologies such as battery management, motor control, and vehicle-to-grid systems. QEV Technologies provides complete solutions to automakers and fleet operators, enabling them to reduce emissions and lower operating costs while advancing the transition to electric mobility.