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DSK Grad LLC is a high-tech design and manufacturing company based in Naro-Fominsk, Russia, specializing in prefabricated residential construction units. Established in 2014, it is the first national-scale manufacturer of such units to emerge in the Russian market in three decades. DSK Grad distinguishes itself by integrating advanced international technologies and innovative solutions developed by RUSNANO into its production processes. The company utilizes specialized materials, including paints and concrete plasticizers from established partners, to enhance the quality and efficiency of its products. DSK Grad aims to set new standards in the construction industry by demonstrating that innovative technologies can improve product quality while reducing costs, particularly through savings on transportation and maintenance of prefabricated buildings. Its commitment to employing nanotechnology in construction underscores its role as a pioneer in the sector.

OCSiAl, headquartered in Luxembourg, is the world's largest manufacturer of graphene nanotubes, employing over 420 experts across various countries including the United States, China, India, and Europe. The company's primary product, graphene nanotubes, is recognized for its remarkable properties and is becoming an industrial standard in numerous sectors, particularly in the development of silicon-anode batteries for electric vehicles. With 97% of the global production capacity for graphene nanotubes, OCSiAl plays a crucial role in advancing technologies that enhance energy efficiency, durability, and safety in products such as elastomers, composites, and coatings. The company has experienced rapid growth, achieving unicorn status in 2019 and increasing its valuation to approximately $2 billion by 2021, with ongoing growth since then. One of its notable investors is Daikin Industries, a leader in the HVAC sector.

NeoPhotonics is a technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical components and subsystems used in high-speed digital communications networks. The company offers a comprehensive range of active and passive optical products tailored for various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), data communications, storage area networks, and both metro and long-haul networks. Its product lineup includes transceivers, integrated splitters, multiplexers, and advanced optical modules, all designed to support a wide array of data rates and applications. Notably, NeoPhotonics is recognized for its innovative silica Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) technology, which plays a crucial role in modern optical networks. Additionally, the company produces MEMS-based Variable Optical Attenuators and Dynamic Channel Equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of communication systems.

Beneq is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of equipment for thin film atomic layer deposition (ALD) and aerosol coatings. It provides advanced production and research tools designed for nano-scale thin film coatings, primarily targeting the semiconductor industry and other research and development sectors. Beneq's technology aims to enhance product longevity and performance, particularly through its thin film electroluminescent (TFEL) displays. By focusing on innovative ALD technology, Beneq supports various industrial applications, contributing to advancements in the field of nanotechnology.

BIND Therapeutics is a clinical-stage nanomedicine platform company focused on developing targeted and programmable therapeutics known as Accurins. These innovative therapeutics are engineered with specific physical and chemical properties to effectively target particular cells or tissues, allowing for the concentration of therapeutic agents at disease sites. This approach aims to enhance treatment efficacy while reducing adverse effects on healthy tissues. BIND Therapeutics primarily concentrates on oncology, with its lead drug candidate, BIND-014, currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer and metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. The company also collaborates with biopharmaceutical firms to develop Accurins utilizing therapeutic payloads from their pipelines. Its operations extend to the United States and Russia, focusing on targeting tumors at tissue, cellular, and molecular levels.

AQUANOVA is a Russian industrial manufacturer specializing in the production of NovaSOL® solubilizates, which are nanoparticle-based additives. Utilizing advanced technology from Germany, AQUANOVA encapsulates active organic substances within micelles approximately 30 nanometers in diameter. This innovative approach enhances the effectiveness of natural components while optimizing economic performance by significantly reducing the quantity of costly natural substances required in final products, such as food ingredients, by three to five times without compromising functionality. The company's product range includes complex additives for the food industry and active substances for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors, which incorporate antioxidants, vitamin complexes, preservatives, nutrients, natural dyes, and oils. AQUANOVA operates a fully automated and high-tech production facility to ensure the quality and consistency of its offerings.

ICM Glass Kaluga specializes in the production of heat-insulating materials using a nanotechnological approach to process unsorted cullet. The company manufactures foam glass, a novel material for the Russian market, which offers unique thermophysical and operational characteristics. Foam glass is recognized for its wide temperature range of application, impermeability to vapor and water, non-flammability, size stability, high strength, and resistance to aggressive substances, including acids, as well as to rodents and insects. This innovative material is essential for construction and industrial engineering projects, serving as a universal particulate for thermal insulation, thus facilitating the creation of heat-insulated homes and chambers.

Novomet is a manufacturer specializing in artificial lift equipment and electrical submersible pumps for the oilfield services and energy industries. The company focuses on producing high-capacity oil production equipment designed to operate in challenging conditions, utilizing advanced nanostructured protective coatings made from materials like tungsten carbide, titanium oxide, aluminum oxide, chrome, and molybdenum. Novomet's submersible pumps are recognized for their reliability and energy efficiency, particularly in difficult oil production environments. The company holds a 25% market share in Russia and a 3% share internationally for submersible extractive equipment. In addition to manufacturing, Novomet is developing a global service network to provide comprehensive maintenance and support for electric centrifugal pumps, including assistance with reservoir pressure maintenance and water injection systems, thus addressing the challenges of decreasing oil recovery factors.

Nearmedic is a pharmaceutical company focused on the production and development of antiviral medications, particularly emphasizing its flagship product, Kagocel. This antiviral drug, available over the counter, leverages a unique formulation that combines a plant-based molecule with a nanosized polymer carrier, enhancing its pharmacological activity while minimizing toxicity. Nearmedic is in the process of establishing a new GMP-compliant manufacturing facility, which will allow it to transition away from rented production spaces and significantly increase its manufacturing capabilities. This expansion aims to strengthen its market position in Russia and the CIS. In addition to Kagocel, Nearmedic is involved in the full-cycle production of nanomedicines, as well as the development of diagnostic kits and laboratory equipment, contributing to advancements in patient health and treatment options for various viral infections, including flu and herpes.

Close Joint-Stock Company NEVZ-CERAMICS specializes in the development and production of nanostructured ceramics for various industries, including power, radio electronics, machine engineering, and petrochemicals. The company offers a range of products, such as ceramic substrates, metalized alumina oxide and alumina nitride ceramics, insulators, and bioceramics tailored for medical applications like endoprostheses and implants. NEVZ-CERAMICS aims to expand the applications of ceramics, particularly in the medical field, through the creation of biocompatible nanoceramics for traumatology and orthopedics. The company is equipped with advanced production facilities, research laboratories, and transportation infrastructure to support its operations. Founded in 2011 and based in Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, NEVZ-CERAMICS serves a diverse clientele across several sectors, including atomic power and chemical industries.

Thermointech specializes in thermoelectric products and solutions, focusing on both ready-made and custom-developed systems. The company operates a technology platform dedicated to the synthesis of thermoelectric materials and the full automation of their production processes. By leveraging innovative technologies, Thermointech provides clients with high-quality products and services in the field of nanotechnology, specifically related to thermoelectric materials and coatings. Their offerings aim to deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions tailored to meet various client needs.

Advenira Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in manufacturing and marketing advanced nano components. The company's core technology, Solution Derived Nanocomposite (SDN), enables low-cost, high-throughput deposition of multifunctional coatings. These coatings, applied through innovative thin film deposition technology, serve diverse applications such as energy-efficient glass, solar cells, flat panel displays, and food packaging, demonstrating Advenira's commitment to both technological innovation and environmental sustainability.

Nanoelectro specializes in the manufacturing of advanced nanostructured electrical cables designed for electrotechnical applications. The company produces up to 50 tons of ultradurable cable annually, utilizing a unique production process that involves melting and serially assembling bimetallic rough-forged materials. These materials undergo deformation to incorporate niobic fibers ranging from 6 nm to 10 nm in thickness into a copper matrix, resulting in composite wires that can contain up to 400 million fibers in a 2×3 mm cross section. This innovative structure provides exceptional mechanical durability, with tensile strength between 1,000 MPa and 1,200 MPa, while maintaining electrical conductivity levels of 65 percent to 85 percent of ultrapure copper. Nanoelectro has attracted significant interest from both Russian and international companies seeking to purchase its advanced superwire products.

Profotech specializes in the production of advanced fiber-optic systems designed for measuring energy consumption and enhancing power grid protection. The company integrates nanofibers into its fiber-optic current and voltage sensors, which allows for innovative solutions tailored to the power sector and other energy-intensive industries. By utilizing nanosized quartz ribs within a load-bearing quartz sheath, Profotech's technology offers superior performance characteristics compared to traditional products. This focus on domestic production aims to replace imported equipment with locally manufactured alternatives that provide better consumer properties, ultimately enhancing efficiency in energy management.

Zao Nir is a full-cycle production of instruments with nanostructured PVD coating using a deposition technology developed at Kurchatov Institute Researchers at the Kurchatov Institute developed the technology used in this project—application of nanostructured coatings to metal-cutting instruments. The coatings increase wear resistance of the tools by 2.5 times, decreasing the frequency of replacement and lowering overall tool costs.

Microbor Composite Co. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced composite materials, specifically Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) and Nano Cubic Boron Nitride (NCBN). As the first global producer of commercial tools made from NCBN, the company offers products that exceed the strength of synthetic diamond while maintaining excellent temperature and wear resistance. Microbor's cutting tools are designed for precision and quality, catering to various geometries and sizes of interchangeable soldered and monolithic plates for turning and milling applications. This innovation enables businesses to enhance accuracy in their machining processes.

Advanced Technologies Center manufactures analytical instruments for research in materials science, biology, and medicine. Production of high-precision sensors for analyses of chemical and biological substances. dvanced Technologies Center manufactures the FemtoScan series of scanning probe microscopes—precision instruments that use the mechanical movement of a probe (cantilever) to study the surface of an object. The microscopes are precise to about one nanometer. ATC also produces atomic scales that can register the presence of particles of various substances at the level of individual atoms. One promising application of these scales is as quick-response biosensors. The company has established an R&D center where it will conduct research to perfect technology, carry out engineering development, and test prototypes and models. The center will supply software to work in instrument-managing and image-processing modes. The scanning probe microscopes that ATC produces are capable of more than 50 sophisticated research regimes—contact atomic force microscopy, resonance atomic force microscopy, scanning frictional microscopy, scanning resistance microscopy, scanning tunneling microscopy, electrostatic microscopy, magnetic force microscopy, force curve analysis, and nanolithography among them. Combining compact size with powerful software packages, ATC instruments can be accessed through the Internet with open architecture.

Plakart provides industrial customers with services and ready-made solutions for applying multipurpose nanostructured coatings that are thermal-barrier, wear-resistant, and corrosion-resistant. Through a network of centers, the company specializes in anticorrosive and wear-proof coatings using materials like metal, ceramics, and metal ceramics. These coatings are designed to protect various structures and equipment, including drilling platforms, bridges, and steel structures, from corrosion and wear. Plakart also offers equipment for thermal spraying, cladding, and spare parts and accessories. The use of robotized equipment and metallurgical labs ensures strict quality control, enabling the production of coatings with specific properties such as hardness, porosity, and adhesion.

Nanotech-Dubna specializes in the development of nanomaterials, with a particular focus on colloidal quantum dots. These semiconductor crystals, typically measuring below 10 nanometers, exhibit exceptional photostability and a broad spectrum of fluorescence, allowing them to emit different colors based on their size. The company's products cater to a wide array of industrial markets, including security applications, next-generation LED lighting, biomedical markers, and electronics. The unique properties of quantum dots enable advancements in various fields such as biomedicine, telecommunications, and optoelectronics, positioning Nanotech-Dubna at the forefront of nanotechnology innovation.

Membranium is a Russian company specializing in the production of nanostructured membrane flat-sheets and elements used in various water purification technologies, including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and ultrafiltration. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of pure water production through advanced membrane technologies. Its products feature specialized pores that facilitate the provision of clean and safe drinking water while reducing costs associated with water purification. By prioritizing quality and innovation, Membranium aims to elevate national membrane science and technology on the global stage, ensuring access to ultraclean, salt-free water that is free from harmful microbes.

MetaClay specializes in the production of advanced modified layered nanosilicates, masterbatches, and polymer nanocomposites. The technology behind their products is rooted in the innovations of prominent Russian scientific institutions. MetaClay's coatings significantly enhance the lifespan of metal pipes, extending it to 60-80 years, while also improving durability under extreme temperature conditions and reducing gas permeability. These coatings have been validated by Gazprom VNIIGAZ for use in large-diameter pipes for major gas pipeline projects, including the Power of Siberia Gas Pipeline. MetaClay aims to certify its nano-coated pipes for additional projects with Transneft and Rosneft. With its technological advantages and cost-effective solutions, MetaClay is positioned to challenge foreign competitors in the Russian market, particularly Borealis, by offering more efficient one-layer coatings that maintain protective properties while reducing application costs.

Uralplastic-N is using know-how in three related areas: production of nanocomposites from clay and ceramics, introduction of nanocomposite additives to polymer packaging material, and manufacturing of modified flexible films with improved qualities.

RUSCHEMBIO is a provider of laboratory warehousing and delivery services focused on the needs of the Russian nanoindustry. The company offers a wide range of products, including biochemical reagents, medical and veterinary equipment, diagnostic kits, and nanomaterials. Through an extensive system of express deliveries, RUSCHEMBIO ensures that scientists and professionals have timely access to essential supplies. The company has established a diverse assortment of reagents and has become one of the first in its sector to achieve profitability. RUSCHEMBIO plans to expand its operations by opening new branches and warehouses in Novosibirsk, Nizhny Novgorod, and Stavropol. Additionally, it aims to develop its own brand and catalog to promote products from Russian manufacturers, while also including offerings from independent nanoproducers to enhance its product assortment.

NTpharma provides GMP production of nanovaccines and biopharmaceuticals containing carbohydrate binders. The project provides for building a facility for production of vaccines and pharmaceuticals in the municipal area of Pereslavl’-Zalessky, 150 kilometers (85 miles) northeast of Moscow. The project aims at production of new generation vaccines, including a polyvalent human flu vaccine, and pharmaceuticals for detoxification in oncological therapy and for treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease). NTpharma’s technology allows to reduce by half the time required for culturing and production of the vaccine. This advantage is vital when dealing with vaccines for pandemic flu strains spreading rapidly all over the world.

NPC Spring is a design and manufacturing company specializing in the production of heavy-duty nanostructured springs that offer enhanced strength, durability, and geometric accuracy. Operating under the State Corporation Rosnanotekhnologii, NPC Spring leverages advanced technology that controls the pattering of the material nanosubstructure to create high-strength industrial springs. The company also maintains a unified environment for automatic accounting, analysis, and business process management, ensuring efficiency in its operations. Through its innovative approach, NPC Spring aims to meet the growing demands of various industries requiring robust and reliable spring solutions.