Claude J. Stoufs

elbion AG discovers and develops new small molecule drugs for the treatment of inflammatory and central nervous system diseases with high unmet medical need. It's lead product candidate AWD 12-281 is a topical inhibitor and is in phase IIa trials for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and has licensed it to GlaxoSmithKline for exclusive development and commercialization. It focuses on target areas, including PDE inhibitors and CNS modulators, in terms of novel chemistries, novel assays and mechanisms of action, as well as in-house animal disease models. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Radebeul, Germany.

TiGenix NV engages in the research, development, and commercialization of biopharmaceutical products. The firm's portfolio includes allogeneic adipose-derived stem cells and allogeneic cardiac stem cells. It intends to treat Crohn's disease, sepsis, autoimmune disorders, acute myocardial infarction, and chronic cardiovascular indication. The company was founded by Gil Beyen and Frank P. Luyten on February 21, 2000 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.

Urogene is a urology-focused biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of: Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunctions such as overactive bladder and stress urinary incontinence, Prostate and Bladder Cancers. They have the expertise to set-up and manage preclinical and clinical development plans in these therapeutic areas. Its objective is to provide innovative candidates with clinical proof-of-concept of efficacy and safety. Partnerships with key players in the urology field will be proposed for late-stage clinical development and commercialization. Besipirdine, in-licensed from Aventis, is now reaching that stage. It is a potential novel first-in-class oral treatment for Overactive Bladder (OAB) currently in Phase II development. Development is planned in additional indications including Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and Stress-related Urinary Incontinence (SUI). Besipirdine represents a potential breakthrough and novel blockbuster product in OAB, SUI, mixed incontinence and IC.

FlandersBio vzw is a life sciences cluster organization based in Flanders, Belgium. FlandersBio creates value by organizing networking and training activities, supporting internationalization, providing services, and building expertise. The Belgian company was founded by Jean Marie Stassen.

Occidental Chemical Corp. manufactures polyvinyl chloride resins, chlorine and caustic soda. It also offers basic chemicals, oxyvinyls, food grade and armand products. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Avantium Technologies BV operates as chemical technology company. It offers a breeding ground for revolutionary renewable chemistry solutions. The firm specializes in innovations and technologies for catalytic research and development services and systems. The company was founded in February 2000 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Frx Polymers NV is a Belgian company that manufactures and supplies homopolymers, copolymers, and oligomers. The private company is based in Antwerp, Belgium.