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World Heart Corp. develops artificial heart and related technologies. The company was founded on April 1, 1996 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

GrowthWorks Canadian Fund Ltd invests in companies located in Canada with potential for growth and proven management teams. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, software, communications & networking, hardware, internet, alternative energy, cleantech, advanced materials and environmental technologies. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements and also acquires minority stake in the company.

Ontario Power Generation, Inc. generates and distributes electricity. It provides nuclear, hydroelectric, and thermal power generation through wind turbine, nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, and thermal stations. The company was founded on December 1, 1998 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

GrowthWorks Commercialization Fund Ltd invests in venture and non-venture small and medium sized companies located in Canada with growth potential and sustainable competitive advantages. It targets companies operating in the fields of technology, life sciences, advanced materials, alternative energy, computer software, hardware and software. It takes a seat on the board of directors and provides financing in the form of equity and debt for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $0.2 to 2 million per company. It makes follow on investments and also considers co-investments with other investors. It invests in both public and private venture investments.

Silicor Materials, Inc. manufactures solar silicon and multi crystalline solar cells. It operates as a supplier to the solar photovoltaic industry as well as other industries who use aluminum-based products. The firm purifies silicon, casts the silicon into ingots, cuts the ingots into bricks using diamond saws, cuts the bricks into wafers using wire saws, and converts the wafers into solar cells through a series of steps to form the photovoltaic junction. The company was founded by Kamel Ounadjela, Fritz Kirscht, and Eicke Weber in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Photowatt Technologies, Inc. manufactures photovoltaic and solar energy products. It offers installation kits and solar power systems. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Canada.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Part of Bodycote Plc, Ortech Corp. is a leading supplier and distributor of electrical products such as metal boxes, LED lighting, HVAC products, electrical fireplaces, and various electrical products. Ortech is based in Mississauga, Canada. Ortech was acquired by Bodycote Plc from Province of Ontario on January 01, 1999 for $2.57 million. Since its inception in 2001, Ortech has expanded from a supplier of a small line of lighting fixtures to a national supplier with unlimited potential.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Nemak Tennessee makes aluminum cylinder heads, blocks, and transmission & suspension components produced for automotive OEMs in North America. Its customers include DaimlerChrysler, Ford, and General Motors. The company was founded in July 1987 and is headquartered in Dickson, TN.

Meridian Technologies, Inc. engages in the supply of magnesium die cast components and assemblies. The company was founded in 1981 and headquartered in Strathroy, Canada.

Switch Materials, Inc. provides energy saving smart window solutions. It delivers an innovative variable transmission film that dynamically provides protection from heat, glare and UV, thereby reducing energy costs while allowing users to control and maximize natural lighting conditions. The company was founded by Neil Robin Branda and Jordi Argente in 2007 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.

The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

eJust Systems is a leading industry provider of sophisticated software solutions for the justice market. Its state-of-the-art, rules-based Charge Management System efficiently, securely and cost effectively delivers precise case and charge information from the police through to the court system. This electronic exchange capability is the first of its kind in the world. In fact, some 500,000 charges have been successfully prosecuted using eJust's Charge Management System since its market inception over a decade ago. eJust, which has enjoyed a long history of building quality custom information management systems for key clients since 1978, now focuses exclusively on this high-value integrated justice market. eJust is committed to accelerating the use of technology in the judicial system and welcomes the opportunity to share its success stories with other jurisdictions.

The American Council On Renewable Energy is a charitable organization that brings together finance, policy, and technology for the renewable energy sector. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Gregory H. Kats, Andrew L. Shapiro, and Hank Habicht. The CEO is Gregory Wetstone.

Nexamp, Inc. develops, designs, builds, owns, finances, and operates commercial-scale solar systems. The company was founded by Will Thompson, Daniel P. Leary and Henri-Claude Bailly in 2007 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc, TEAM Italia Srl is an Italian company that specializes in developing total control of yachts through their i-bridge® technology. The company is based in Viareggio, Italy, with additional offices in Livorno, Forlì, and Fano. The company offers tailor-made yacht maneuvering solutions for all requirements. The company's i-chart® technology is a multitouch-based tool for planning yacht routes, designed to balance the safety needs of the captain with the cruising needs of the owner and guests. The company prides itself on innovation, technology, and Italian style. The company was founded in 1983 by Massimo Minnella and Daniele Ceccanti, with Massimo Minnella serving as CEO since then. TEAM Italia was acquired by Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc on July 03, 2023.

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization designs and implements plan for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Bregal Energy, Inc (Bregal Energy) is a private equity subsidiary of Good Energies AG founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Silfab Ontario, Inc. is a leading Canadian North American company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing high-efficiency, premium quality photovoltaic modules. The company is based in Mississauga, Canada. The company has multiple automated production lines, an ISO 9001\:2015-accredited quality management system, and just-in-time manufacturing to deliver buy American approved PV modules specifically designed for and dedicated to the North American market. Silfab Ontario leverages more than 40 years of solar experience and technologies to produce the highest-rated solar modules from facilities in the state of and, and is a trusted solar company providing innovative, reliable, high-quality products for over 40+ years. The CEO of the company is Paolo Maccario.

SOIL Funds LLC (Soil funds) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by David Waserstein. The firm is headquartered in Newyork.

Awesense, Inc. develops software to reduce power theft, non-technical losses, improve grid efficiency, and revenue recovery programs. It offers TGI platforms, TGI raptor sensors, and third party sensors. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Inventiv Capital Management LLC (Inventiv Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Laura Brightsen and Paulus J. Ingram. The firm is headquartered in New York.

COFRA Holding AG is a Swiss company that retails apparels and provides asset management and real estate investment services. The private company is based in Zug, Switzerland. COFRA Holding was founded in 1841 by Clemens Brenninkmeijer and August Brenninkmeijer. The CEO is Boudewijn L. J. M. Beerkens.