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In 1995, Klaus Tschira, physicist and co-founder of the software company SAP, founded the Klaus Tschira Stiftung (KTS). With the intention to place strong emphasis on natural sciences in the society, the commitment of the KTS ranges from kindergarten to schools, universities and research institutions all over Germany. The support is differentiated in three main fields: natural sciences for children and young people, research and science communication. The foundation is located at the Villa Bosch in Heidelberg, the former residence of Nobel Prize laureate for chemistry Carl Bosch.

CellNetworks is an interdisciplinary research cluster centered around Heidelberg´s life sciences. The Heidelberg life science community features an unparalleled number of internationally well-noted institutions. Since 2006 CellNetworks is part of the German Universities Excellence Initiative. CellNetworks assembles excellent groups focusing on research in molecular life science and computational sciences, chemistry and physics to tackle fundamental questions in cell biology, its network structure and architecture, dynamics and regulation.

Lange + Pflanz advertising agency Gmbh has been a specialist for Marketing and Design since 1992. Our focus covers the fields of financial , corporate and strategic communication. As an owner-operated communication company we offer individual and enduring communication solutions for variable media platforms.

Promega embraces the perspective that shared knowledge across global networks help scientists fulfill their potential. By supporting the iGEM competition, Promega gives young investigators the opportunity to expand their knowledge, as well as to share their findings with society and other scientists globally. This confidence in young students enables them to follow up their own ideas and making previously improbable scenario´s possible. Their smart and easy-to-use products are helping to get comfortable with simple reporter assays, as well as their high quality enzymes.

Eppendorf is a company, which products used in all types of life science research and clinical testing settings—from basic laboratory applications to highly specialized cell and molecular biology applications. They are highly regarded for their quality design and performance—beginning with extensive research and development, adding state-of-the-art technology and ending with strict quality-controlled manufacturing are what make our products stand out from the rest. It is what has made us a brand you have been able to rely on for over 60 years.

QIAGEN serves more than 500,000 customers around the globe, all seeking insights from the building blocks of life – DNA, RNA and proteins. We deliver Sample to Insight solutions for molecular testing, propelling QIAGEN customers from start to finish to unlock new insights.

Hamilton Company specializes in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling workstations, and sample management systems. Hamilton's processes are optimized for quality and flexibility. Whether it's a custom needle with a quick delivery time frame, a special length pH sensor, or a comprehensive solution to fully automate your assay workflow, trust that Hamilton products will always meet your needs. The Process Analytics includes innovative solutions for the online measurement of pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, ORP, viable cell density and total cell density. Hamilton’s proprietary Arc intelligent sensor technology eliminates the need for transmitters and moves the functionality to your smartphone or tablet.

Outstanding quality, excellent service and a personal and trustful contact to our customers are the characteristics Kuhner Shaker is known for. The shaking machines of the Swiss family company Adolf Kühner AG, Birsfelden (CH) are convincing above all through a matchless robustness, a particularly low failure rate and innovative technical solutions. For the German market, sales and service are provided by the company Kuhner Shaker GmbH, Herzogenrath. As a new business activity, Kuhner Shaker GmbH develops and produces now polymer-based substrate release systems for applications in shaken bioreactor systems. These innovative products enable a fed-batch operating conditions for screening which is typically conducted in microtiter plates. The personal and trustful contact to our customers is part of our daily work. Due to our distinguished knowledge and long-term experience on shaken bioreactors, we are able to provide custom made and individual solutions for our customers. Moreover, as a partner of science Kuhner Shaker contributes on research projects and supports academia worldwide.

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high quality research tools at affordable prices. Their vision of "The Beauty of Science is to Make Things Simple" is now truer than ever. Zymo Research follows the foundation stones of their company, building on Innovation, Quality, and Customer Service.

KNAUER is an owner-managed middle-sized company situated in Berlin, Germany. Since 1962, they have been developing, manufacturing and distributing laboratory instruments around the world. With 130 employees we are one of the well-established manufacturers of instruments for High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) , simulated moving bed chromatography (SMBC) and osmometry. Their product portfolio ranges from most compact analytical HPLC systems to LC purification systems for the extraction of up to 1,000 kg of pure substance per year. Products offered include state of the art UHPLC systems, biochromatography systems for the purification of proteins (FPLC), solutions for the purification of value products and fine chemicals, and LC columns.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd is a private company headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, founded in 2005 to develop a disruptive, electronic, single-molecule sensing system based on nanopore science. The first product, the MinION, was introduced into early access in 2014. Until now, they further scaled-up to GridION and PromethION, which appeared in 2017. The Company has a rich development pipeline, employing more than 300 employees from multiple disciplines, which includes the mobile-phone-compatible SmidgION.

Implen is a leading supplier for spectroscopy instruments and consumables for the non-destructive analysis of ultra low volume samples. The company focuses on biological, chemical, and pharmaceutical laboratories in industry and research. Implen has a strong focus on the customer taking pride in providing quality products and a high level of customer service to achieve total customer satisfaction. Implen is committed to developing leading edge equipment and consumables for spectroscopy applications paying special attention on continued customer satisfaction by providing technically superior, high quality, and easy-to-use products.