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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 develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of optical components designed for high-speed communication networks. The company offers both active and passive products that cater to various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), datacom, storage area networks, and metro and long-haul networks. Its portfolio includes transceivers compliant with industry standards, available in multiple configurations such as GBIC, SFF, and SFP, supporting data rates from 155 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Key products encompass integrated splitters, BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers for FTTH, as well as advanced optical modules and subsystems crucial for metro and long-haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. Additionally, NeoPhotonics manufactures various other components, including athermal array waveguide gratings, variable optical attenuators, and dynamic channel equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of optical communication systems.

Beneq specializes in providing equipment for thin film atomic layer deposition (ALD) and aerosol coatings, as well as manufacturing thin film electroluminescent (TFEL) displays. The company develops production and research tools aimed at advanced nano-scale thin film coatings, primarily targeting the semiconductor industry and other research and development sectors. By leveraging ALD technology, Beneq enables applications that enhance product longevity and performance in various industrial settings.

They are a clinical-stage nanomedicine platform company developing Accurins™, our novel targeted and programmable therapeutics. Accurins are designed with specified physical and chemical characteristics to target specific cells or tissues and concentrate a therapeutic payload at the site of disease to enhance efficacy while minimizing adverse effects on healthy tissues. Our strategy is to leverage our medicinal nanoengineering platform to develop our own pipeline of Accurins, initially in oncology, as well as Accurins in collaboration with biopharmaceutical companies. Our lead drug candidate, BIND-014, is in Phase 2 clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). To date in 2013, we have announced collaborations with Amgen, Pfizer and AstraZeneca to develop Accurins based on therapeutic payloads from their product pipelines.

AQUANOVA is a Russian industrial manufacturing of NovaSOL® solubilizates containing nanoparticles (product micelles). AQUANOVA project is based on the technology from German company AQUANOVA AG for enclosing active organic substances into nanocapsules (micelles) about 30 nm in diameter. The technology provides improved activity and effectiveness of natural components along with favourable economic performance. In particular, more rational use of costly natural substance allows the reduction of its content in the final product (food ingredient) by 3-5 times at the same functionality, thereby significantly reducing the food ingredient prime cost.

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 will base its pharmaceutical production on Kagocel®, an antiviral drug available over the counter. Construction of the new GMP-tailored manufacturing facility will enable NEARMEDIC to remove Kagocel production from a rented facility and greatly expand manufacturing operations to further strengthen its Russian and the CIS market positions. Kagocel is a compound of an active plant-based gossypol molecule with a nanosized polymer carrier. The joining of this small molecule to a highmolecular-weight polymer-carrier prevents rapid metabolism of the active ingredient in the organism, prolonging the drug’s pharmacological activity and avoiding toxicity. Therein lies its uniqueness. Kagocel elicits the formation of alpha- beta- and gamma-interferons in the human organism. The interferons have highly antiviral activity, effective in treatment and prevention of flu and other acute respiratory infections and in treatment of herpes infections.

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 is a startup focused on thin film deposition technology, specializing in innovative hardware, precursors, and processing techniques. The company has developed a novel Solution Derived Nanocomposite (SDN) technology that enables low-cost, high-throughput deposition of multifunctional coatings. This technology has a wide range of applications, including the production of energy-efficient architectural glass, solar cells, flat panel displays, and advanced equipment for the semiconductor industry. Advenira's nanocomposite coating materials are designed to be durable and environmentally friendly, contributing to the longevity of products in various sectors such as energy-efficient windows and food packaging. By providing effective coating solutions, Advenira aims to reduce costs and minimize environmental impact across multiple industries.

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.

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.

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.

METACLAY manufactures new-generation modified layered nanosilicates, masterbatches, and polymer nanocompositesProduction of new-generation modified layered nanosilicates, masterbatches, and polymer nanocomposites Basis of the technology used for production of polymer nanocomposites includes inventions of Russian scientists from leading scientific organizations of the country: A. V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis, RAS (TIPS RAS), Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, RAS, Karpov Institute of Physical Chemistry, the Federal State Unitary Enterprise, Lomonosov Moscow State University and D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia. Metaclay’s coverings increase service length of metal pipes by half: up to 60-80 years, improve their persistency and durability at extreme temperatures (from -60ºС to +80ºС), decrease gas permeability as well as prevent material damage under solar radiation influence. Test of Gazprom VNIIGAZ confirmed that such coverings may be effectively used for the large-diameter pipes for main gas pipeline construction. Metaclay’s coverings, used among other things, in production of pipes at the Chelyabinsk Tube Rolling Plant, apply for anticorrosion protection of the Power of Siberia Gas Pipeline. The Company also plans to certify the use of pipes with nano-coating in the projects of Transneft and Rosneft. Due to technological advantages and low cost of Metaclay’s products it has become possible to put significant competitive pressure on foreign players in the Russian market, first of all Borealis Company. For this purpose import three-layer insulation was used. One-layer coatings of Metaclay are more cost-efficient (while saving protective and performance characteristics), because less equipment is used in application.

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.

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.

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.