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AMBOSS GmbH is a digital platform based in Cologne, Germany, that caters to the needs of medical students and physicians. Founded in 2012, the company develops and markets a comprehensive medical study platform that offers valuable resources such as study materials and a question bank. The platform is designed to deliver medical knowledge quickly and efficiently, supporting users in their educational and professional endeavors. Originally established as MIAMED GmbH, AMBOSS has positioned itself as a physician-driven resource, enhancing the learning experience for those in the medical field.

Tidal Vision Inc. is a manufacturer based in Ferndale, Washington, specializing in sustainable products derived from ocean waste, particularly salmon skin and crab shells. Founded in 2015, the company produces a range of offerings, including Alaska Salmon leather items such as wallets, belts, shoes, and boots, as well as a variety of chitosan-based products. Chitosan, a biodegradable industrial biopolymer extracted from crab shells, serves multiple applications, including as a fining agent for beverages, a water clarifier, and an antimicrobial agent. Tidal Vision employs a proprietary zero-waste extraction process, ensuring consistent quality and cost-effectiveness in its chitosan products. The company is recognized as a vertically integrated chitosan producer, developing ready-to-use formulations tailored for industries such as water treatment, textiles, and agriculture, thereby promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Highview Power Storage, established in 2005, specializes in developing large-scale energy storage solutions for utility and distributed power systems. The company utilizes liquid air as its storage medium, enabling the design of customized Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) plants with capacities ranging from 5MW/20MWh to over 100MW/1,000MWh. This innovative technology allows for the integration of industrial low-grade waste heat and waste cold, thereby converting low-grade waste heat into power during the discharge cycle. By using non-toxic and non-scarce materials, Highview Power's systems operate without geographical constraints, enhancing overall efficiency and contributing to the growing multi-billion dollar energy storage market.

APK is a creative industrial innovator focused on producing high-quality plastics from post-industrial and post-consumer plastic waste. The company specializes in manufacturing plastic recyclates, including density polyethylene and polypropylene products. By utilizing recycled plastics derived from used mixed plastics and plastic-metal composites, APK produces clean and pure re-granulates. This process not only helps clients protect the environment but also contributes to resource conservation for future generations.

BrainPOP is an online educational service that offers animated curricular content designed to engage students, support teachers, and enhance learning outcomes. The platform provides a range of resources, including BrainPOP Jr. for younger students, BrainPOP Español, and BrainPOP ESL, which cater to diverse educational needs. Its latest initiative, GameUp, features free educational games aligned with academic topics, promoting interactive learning. BrainPOP's content is crafted to simplify complex concepts and stimulate curiosity, making it accessible for both children and educators. The platform supports a robust community of over 135,000 educators, providing additional resources and professional development opportunities. With more than 11 million visits each month, BrainPOP is a significant player in the realm of digital education, focusing on 21st-century learning tools and game-based learning approaches.

Kerecis is a company that develops patented fish-skin products aimed at healing human wounds and repairing tissue damage. Utilizing fish skin, which poses no disease-transfer risk to humans, Kerecis produces therapeutic products that retain similarities to human skin, making them effective substitutes. The company's offerings are enriched with Omega-3 fatty acids extracted from fish skin, which aid in the reconstruction of various types of tissue damage, including burns, diabetic wounds, and surgical repairs such as hernias and breast reconstruction. Kerecis's technology is supported by over 50 studies, including double-blind, randomized control trials demonstrating the efficacy of fish skin treatments compared to traditional mammalian-based solutions. In addition to wound care, Kerecis is expanding its product line to include applications in oral surgery, plastic surgery, and neurology, highlighting its commitment to advancing tissue regeneration and healing methods.

Epic Games is an American video game and software company that develops games for PC, consoles, mobile devices, augmented reality, virtual reality, and the Web. It licenses and provides its Unreal Engine technology to other developers, enabling the creation of high-fidelity, interactive experiences. The company operates a digital storefront that allows developers to publish, distribute, and monetize games and 3D content, supporting cross-platform compatibility and scalable performance across PC, console, mobile, and immersive devices.

Ambercycle is a material science company focused on converting textile waste into fresh materials through chemical recycling. Its technology deconstructs complex end-of-life fabrics to yield a polymer powder that can be used to manufacture new yarns and textiles, enabling apparel brands to source renewable feedstocks and reduce waste. The company seeks to assemble discarded textiles into a centralized ecosystem and use molecular regeneration to recover components from fabrics, so regional and international players can reroute waste back into supply chains and advance circular textile flows.

Merlin Entertainments Limited is a prominent operator of visitor attractions, amusement parks, and entertainment venues, headquartered in Poole, United Kingdom. Established in 1999, the company manages approximately 130 attractions across 25 countries on four continents, including notable brands such as SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Alton Towers. Merlin's operations are divided into three main segments: Midway Attractions, which consists of smaller, indoor venues like The Dungeons and The London Eye; LEGOLAND Parks, featuring large LEGO-themed parks; and Resort Theme Parks, which include expansive outdoor attractions like Chessington World of Adventures and THORPE PARK. Additionally, the company operates 20 hotels and six holiday villages, providing a comprehensive leisure experience for visitors. Merlin Entertainments is dedicated to creating memorable experiences that engage and delight its customers.

Enerparc Inc. is a company focused on the development, engineering, construction, and operation of distributed utility-scale photovoltaic projects. Founded in 2008, the company is headquartered in Oakland, California. Enerparc leverages its expertise in the renewable energy sector to deliver solar energy solutions, contributing to the transition towards sustainable energy sources. As of March 2020, Enerparc operates as a subsidiary of KIRKBI A/S.

Välinge Innovation AB, established in 1993 and headquartered in Viken, Sweden, is a research and development company focused on the flooring, furniture, and surface industries. It specializes in developing and patenting innovative product concepts, such as ACTIO2 for indoor air quality improvement, mechanical locking systems, digital printing solutions like Ammonite Creadigit, LVT 3D-Core technology for luxury vinyl tiles, Lamella Core for wood flooring, Nadura for durable surfaces, outdoor decking solutions, and Woodura for wood surfaces. Välinge commercializes these technologies through licensing and production agreements with industry partners, aiming to enhance product quality and sustainability globally.

Minimax Viking GmbH, established in 2009 and based in Bad Oldesloe, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of comprehensive fire protection solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a wide array of fire safety equipment such as sprinklers, valves, foam products, suppression systems, CPVC piping, flexible connections, steel pipes, hangers, electrical products, FDC equipment, tools, and accessories. Additionally, Minimax Viking offers fire alarm technology, extinguishing system control, various types of extinguishing systems (water mist, foam, gas), small fire systems, spark extinguishing systems, fire prevention systems, hazard management solutions, and structural fire protection. The company provides advice and planning services, maintenance for architectural fire protection precautions, and fault signal management services. Its clientele spans across diverse industries including wood processing plants, warehouses, automatic parking systems, paint spraying systems, telecommunications, ships, machine tools, airports, printing industry, historic buildings, laboratories, wind turbines, hospitals, power plants, and steel plants.