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Thorizon is a deep-tech startup based in Amsterdam and Lyon that specializes in the development of thorium molten salt reactor technology aimed at sustainable energy production. Originating as a spin-off from the Dutch Nuclear Research Institute, the company seeks to create small modular nuclear reactors that complement renewable sources such as wind and solar. Thorizon is focused on rapidly developing a reactor that is both safe and capable of utilizing long-lived nuclear waste as fuel, thereby contributing to circular energy solutions. The company is currently enhancing its financial position to construct a non-nuclear molten salt demonstrator and finalize the design for its first reactor, Thorizon One, slated for completion by 2030. Collaborating with industry leaders like Orano, Tractebel, and EDF, Thorizon is recognized as a key player in advanced nuclear projects, being a laureate in the France 2030 program.

Avantium is a leading technology company specialized in advanced high-throughput R&D for applications in the energy, chemicals and pharmaceutical industries. The company's headquarters and laboratories are located in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. Avantium's proprietary high-throughput technology enables a faster and more cost-effective development of new and improved products and production processes. Using its unique rational approach towards the design of experiments and data analysis, Avantium is capable of accomplishing innovations with superior success rate. Avantium has demonstrated the validity and commercial viability of its technology by successfully providing research services and tools to more than 70 companies worldwide, including many industry leaders. The company's mission is to increase the success rate and economics of product and process development. Building on its expertise and track record in the energy, chemicals and pharmaceutical industries, Avantium focuses on developing products in two fields: new biofuels and bio-based chemicals, and new crystal forms of marketed drugs under patent. Avantium's strategy is to progress its development programs and exploit the commercial value of its expanding patent portfolio by securing value-adding partnerships during the coming years. Avantium seeks continuous expansion of its profitable services and tools business. Avantium has assembled a team of highly educated professionals who are experts in catalysis, crystallography, organic chemistry, engineering of robotic systems, process engineering, statistics, cheminformatics and software development. Its teams collaborate closely with partner R&D organizations.

Everfuel Denmark A/S specializes in the production and sale of green hydrogen fuel across several European countries, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. The company focuses on providing hydrogen fueling solutions for various applications, such as public transportation (buses, trucks, and taxis), freight vehicles (vans), trains, marine vessels, and private cars. Additionally, Everfuel serves industrial clients engaged in alternative hydrogen-based fuels and Power to X products. It operates a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure, which includes production facilities, distribution systems, and fueling stations, ensuring a competitive supply for both mobility and industrial sectors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Herning, Denmark, Everfuel is a subsidiary of E.F Holding A/S.

Lapsi Health is a technology company based in Amsterdam, established in January 2022, that specializes in developing sound-based biomarkers for clinical medicine. The company focuses on innovative technologies that utilize audio and photo-sensor data to enhance the screening and monitoring of various diseases. By improving data usage in healthcare, Lapsi Health aims to contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of disorders, ultimately advancing the capabilities of medical practice.

INDRESMAT is an international chemical startup based in Barcelona, Spain, and Geleen, the Netherlands, focused on enhancing energy efficiency in the construction sector. The company aims to implement high-performance and sustainable materials to support the development of Nearly-Zero Energy Buildings. Leveraging expertise in bio-Polyurethane chemistry, INDRESMAT is committed to creating innovative products that reduce fossil CO2 emissions and combat climate change. By developing advanced manufacturing technologies, the company seeks to deliver energy-efficient construction materials cost-effectively, positioning itself as a transformative player in the industry.