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Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to mid-market companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams. In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 31 March 2026, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at c.€2.7bn.

Oxford PV is the pioneer and technology leader in the field of perovskite solar cells. The company was established in 2010, as a spin-out from the University of Oxford. Today, we have the largest team globally, exclusively focused on developing and commercialising a perovskite based solar technology. We have a research and development site in Oxford, UK and an industrial pilot line near Berlin, Germany enabling the accelerated transfer of our technology into industrial scale silicon solar cell production. In 2019, we announced plans to move into full commercial manufacturing. Solar panels built with Oxford PV’s perovskite solar cell technology will generate more power, critical for delivering more affordable clean energy, accelerating the adoption rate of solar and addressing climate change. For more information about Oxford PV visit: www.oxfordpv.com or follow @OxfordPV

Were Equinor, an international energy company with a proud history. Formerly Statoil, we are 20,000 committed colleagues developing oil, gas, wind and solar energy in more than 30 countries worldwide. We’re the largest operator in Norway, among the world’s largest offshore operators, and a growing force in renewables. Driven by our Nordic urge to explore beyond the horizon, and our dedication to safety, equality and sustainability, we’re building a global business on our values and the energy needs of the future. Were the leading operator on the Norwegian continental shelf and have substantial international activities. We are engaged in exploration, development and production of oil and gas, as well as wind and solar power. We sell crude oil and are a major supplier of natural gas, with activities in processing, refining, and trading. Our activities are managed through eight business areas, staffs and support divisions, and we have operations in North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania, and Norway. ______ On this page we encourage you to share your views on energy, sustainability, technology and innovation. We appreciate all feedback, but encourage politeness and a respectful tone. See our full privacy policy here: https://www.equinor.com/about-us/privacy-policy-and-data-protection See our policy for social media here: En: https://www.equinor.com/about-us/social-media#social-media-guidelines

The Innovation Forum is an international grassroots network that supports scientific entrepreneurs aiming to build ambitious companies at the intersection of science, technology and health. Their IMAGINE IF! initiative is a leading pre-acceleration programme for early-stage science-based ventures providing start-ups with extensive opportunities to take their venture to the next level through structured interactions with key stakeholders, tailored expert mentoring and connections with other founders and companies. Global branches: - UK: Cambridge, Oxford, London, Manchester - US: New York City - Switzerland: Lausanne - Spain: Barcelona - Serbia: Belgrade - China: Hong Kong - Bangladesh: Dhaka http://www.inno-forum.org/ Were always keen to hear from innovative minds: get in touch at info@inno-forum.org or check out our website at www.inno-forum.org Focussing on cutting edge: - Life Science, - Engineering, - Nanotechnology, - Computer Science - Green Biotech /Energy