ReLioS e.V.

i-vector Innovationsmanagement GmbHThe i-vector Innovationsmanagement GmbH was established in2008 as a spin-off from an innovation center of a leading German
automotive manufacturer. i-vector sees itself as a catalyst that
supports institutions and companies to effectively, efficiently,
and securely navigate the innovation process from the genesis ofinitial ideas to market launch.
The services provided by i-vector include identifying andevaluating future innovation and market potentials of newtechnologies within the context of corporate objectives. i-vector
supports large and medium-sized companies nationwide insuccessfully bringing their ideas to market and overcoming
technological and organizational challenges.
Furthermore, federal and state ministries, economic
development agencies, as well as municipal collaborative
projects have been supported by evaluations, economic policy,
strategic planning documents, and regional competenceassessments.
https://www.i-vector.de

The worldwide demand for lithium-ion battery systems will
increase significantly in the coming years regarding increasing
electro-mobile applications. This demand cannot be adequately
met due to supply and capacity bottlenecks in cells and raw
materials for cells. Therefore, the re-use of batteries and therecycling of battery systems and their materials are of particularimportance.
In view of the need for comprehensive efficiency of raw material
and energy, the recycling and re-use of lithium-ion battery
systems and battery materials is a high economic andenvironmental opportunity at both national and global level.
Through an aimed interaction of the specific technological andprocess-related competencies of German, Korean and otherinternational companies in conjunction with leading scientificinstitutions, the existing technological and economic challenges
can be solved together. For a better circular economy!
https://www.relios.org/#topics

APEX Group
APEX was founded in Rostock/Laage, Germany, in 2000 and has
focused entirely on hydrogen electrolysis plants since 2012. In its
core business, APEX develops, builds and sells or operates greenhydrogen electrolysis plants. These are used to decarbonize
industrial value chains and to produce green hydrogen andhydrogen derivatives. They are used, for example, in the steel,chemical and cement industries as well as other energy intensiveindustries. In addition, the company offers hydrogen plants forinfrastructure and logistics. APEX is also developing newcompressed gas storage facilities and researching the chemicalstorage of hydrogen with established research institutions.
https://www.apex-group.deVerband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. (VKU)

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German ResearchCentre for Geosciences
The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centrefor Geosciences is the national centre for geosphere research. Asa member of the Helmholtz Association of German ResearchCentres we are part of the largest scientific organization inGermany. With approximately 1,500 employees our key mission
is to secure a profound understanding of the systems andprocesses of solid Earth, to develop strategies and options foraction in addressing global change and its impacts on a regional
level, to understand natural hazards and to minimize associatedrisks, to ensure the sustainable provision of energy and raw
materials for a high-tech society and to evaluate the influence ofhuman activity on system Earth.
The GFZ is also a hub for international communication andcooperation in the Earth sciences. By its nature, Earth science
research is global and does not recognize national boundaries. Asan active partner, the GFZ German Research Centre forGeosciences represents the Federal Republic of Germany inmany international programs and cooperative efforts.
https://www.gfz-potsdam.deVerband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. (VKU) is the German
Association of Local Public Utilities of municipally determined
infrastructure undertakings and economic enterprises. VKU is
the association for local public utilities, which do not primarily
pursue private commercial objectives but are guided by publicwelfare obligations. In our democratic system, they operate
under local self-administration to serve "citizen value".
VKU represents the interests of the local public utility sector inGermany, which includes both supply and disposal services.
Founded in 1949, the German Association of Local Public Utilities
has its headquarters in Berlin. It also runs an EU representationin Brussels. Furthermore, VKU is represented at federal statelevel with local offices – as „the Landesgruppe BerlinBrandenburg“. The 1,500 member companies organized within
VKU are primarily active in energy supply, water supply andsewage, waste management, municipal cleaning andtelecommunication.
We bring together the interests of the local public utilities andinfluence the processes of policy-making and law-making. We
formulate ideas on the future of the local public utility sector andoffer our members a broad range of support services.
https://www.vku.de

Gustav Scharnau GmbHThe family business was founded in 1914 by Gustav Scharnau
and is now managed by Matthias Schach in the 4th generation.
For more than 60 years we have been manufacturing andsupplying individual adhesive solutions and are constantly
developing new applications for complex challenges. Ourcustomers include companies from all branches of industry. Thefocus is on the automotive and vehicle industry, electrical,
chemical and metal industries. But trade fair and stage builders
as well as motorsport teams also appreciate our products.
https://www.scharnau.deInstitute für Betriebliche BildungsforschungOxford PV
Oxford PV is a pioneer and technology leader in the field ofperovskite solar cells. The company was established in 2010, as aspin-out from the University of Oxford. It focuses exclusively on
developing and commercialising a perovskite-based solartechnology. A research and development site in Oxford, UK, andan integrated production line in Brandenburg near Berlin,
Germany enable the accelerated transfer of its technology into
industrial-scale perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cellmanufacturing.

Oxford PV has achieved a world-record efficiency of 28.6% for its
commercial-sized perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cell. Thecompany has a clear roadmap to take this technology beyond
30% efficiency.
Solar panels built with Oxford PV’s solar cell technology willgenerate more power than comparably sized, silicon-only based
PV technology – critical for delivering more affordable clean
energy, accelerating the adoption rate of solar, and addressing
the climate crisis.
https://de.oxfordpv.com

Against the backdrop of global transformation processes, whichfind expression in the current energy and mobility turnaroundand will extend to other sectors in the future (chemicals, health,finance, food, raw materials, security, water), the IBBF sees itself
at the side of SMEs in the German capital region. The demands
on our economy are growing here just as dynamically as thefindings from research on urgent changes of our time. The IBBF
team therefore works with R&D partners to develop practiceoriented solutions, concepts and formats that serve thecompetence development of employees in the organisations andare aimed at their ability to make decisions and take action. For
public and private clients, we also develop and realiseapplication-oriented studies in R&D projects with different
thematic focuses, e.g. on sustainable development under theconditions of the digital transformation and its effects on job
profiles, company perspectives, processes and strategies as wellas personnel and organisational development.
https://ibbf.berlin

Kubik Innovation
Motto: Clean growth in every dimension!
Mission: Our mission is to develop efficient solutions toachieve clean growth in every dimension.
We are committed to ensuring that companies, privateindividuals, communities and governments are prepared forthe next crucial decade for the energy transition. Projects
typically have a starting point in one of the three dimensions,and tapping into the potential there, is the first step. Turninga project into a sustainable success is what we aim for, and it
takes all three dimensions to achieve that.
(Core values: Commitment, Diversity, Sustainability,Efficiency)
https://www.kubik-innovation.de

aBB automotive BerlinBrandenburg e.V.
aBB automotive BerlinBrandenburg e.V. is the regional industry
association for the automotive supply industry in the BerlinBrandenburg metropolitan region. It represents more than 340
medium-sized companies in the regional supplier industry andwas founded in 2004. As an industry association, it supports its
members in the areas of transformation processes andnetworking at regional, national and international level.
As part of the internationalization strategy of the state of Berlin"Go to International", it is the sponsor of the fundedinternationalization project "Berlin Cooperation automotive
Network - BeCAN2.0" and the "Berlin Chinese AutomotiveNetwork". Since 2018, the association has been a member ofthe bilateral German-Chinese working group to promote
cooperation in the automotive industry.

NOTUS energy GmbHFounded in 2001, NOTUS energy specializes in renewableenergy, focusing on wind and solar power projects in Germany
and abroad. With over two decades of experience, the company
has become a contributing player in sustainable energy
development & management with 1+ GW installed.
NOTUS energy provides comprehensive services in renewableenergy solutions, assisting businesses and governments intransitioning to sustainable power sources. Its expertise
encompasses project planning, implementation, and operationof wind- and solar parks.
The company is also committed to innovation within the energy
transition, working on the implementation of flexibility solutions
for a greener future.
https://www.notus.de

The range of services includes the following areas:
Service offer: Advice and information, Seminars & Training,
Project development, Conferences & Congresses
Subject areas: Autonomous & Automated Driving, Skilled worker
development and training (human capital management),
Digitization & Virtualization, Smart Manufacturing, International
Cooperation & Networks

https://www.ac-bb.deDB Systemtechnik
DB Systemtechnik is Deutsche Bahn's technical service
provider. We operate on the global rail market and offer ourcustomers services for vehicles, components, infrastructure
and interfaces. As Europe's largest centre of expertise forrailway technology, we guarantee independence, neutrality
and confidentiality.
DB Systemstechnik is all about safe technology that works
well, improving the availability and reliability of infrastructure
for mobility of the future. We are getting the rail system
ready for decarbonization of transport, driving thedevelopment of resource-saving, environmentally friendly
technologies and using these innovations in our own
operations. We offer new solutions that make the rail systemefficient and competitive. Active internationally, we have aparticular focus on strengthening rail transport in Germanyand Europe, expanding our expertise on a daily basis.
https://www.db-systemtechnik.de/dbst-debalticFuelCells GmbHThe balticFuelCells GmbH specializes in the developmentand production of fuel cells and fuel cell components.
Typically, our development efforts involve close
collaboration with research and development institutions,such as the Fraunhofer Institutes. The focus is always on
the specific application relevance and economic feasibility.
Our extensive in-house expertise enables us to develop
individual cell components to complex overall systems,
consistently keeping the theme of "Renewable Energies" at
the forefront.
4cast
https://www.balticfuelcells.de/

4cast has been driving machine learning-based forecasting
methods for the energy market since 2016. The systems
rely on intelligent and adaptive algorithms and resulting
individual forecasting models. Yield forecasts support
sustainable and market-optimized trading of wind andsolar energy. Using current and historical production andweather data from various sources, 4cast trains its inhouse models for unprecedented precision.
https://4-cast.deHoeller Electrolyzer GmbH
With its innovative PEM technology, HOELLER Electrolyzer
GmbH is developing the future source of green hydrogen.
The innovative PEM electrolysis stack Prometheus is theresult of more than 25 years of expertise and pioneering
work by engineer, managing director and head ofdevelopment Stefan Höller. With Prometheus, HOELLER isabove all aiming to achieve convincing value for money,
minimized hydrogen production costs, impressive
maximum performance,
outstanding service life and high hydrogen output
pressure.
https://www.hoeller-electrolyzer.com