The Solar Agency Switzerland (SAS) is an independent, non-profit organisation based in Zurich. Since its foundation in 1990, it has been consistently committed to promoting the use of renewable solar energy and energy-efficient architecture in Switzerland. Its main objective is to strengthen awareness, commitment and innovation in the field of solar energy - at an individual, corporate and institutional level. A central instrument of this promotion is the Swiss Solar Prize, which the SAS has awarded annually since 1991. It honours exemplary achievements in the fields of construction, architecture, energy production, innovation and personal commitment. The prize recognises pioneering PlusEnergyBuildings (PEB) as well as energy-efficient renovations of old buildings, technological innovations and committed individuals. Since 2010, the prestigious Norman Foster Solar Award has also been presented for outstanding PEBs. The SAS sees itself as a bridge builder between research, practice and the public. With its award ceremonies, specialist publications and information campaigns, it makes a significant contribution to the visualisation of successful solar projects. At the same time, it promotes dialogue between architects, energy planners, building owners, municipalities and the general public. Thanks to its many years of experience, its network and its close cooperation with professional associations, universities, authorities and companies, the Swiss Solar Agency is a recognised voice in the Swiss energy and climate debate.

Founded in 1991, CSCS , the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre, develops and provides the key supercomputing capabilities required to solve important problems to science and/or society. The centre enables world-class research with a scientific user lab that is available to domestic and international researchers through a transparent, peer-reviewed allocation process. CSCS's resources are open to academia, and are available as well to users from industry and the business sector. The centre is operated by ETH Zurich and is located in Lugano.

Being an international player in paints and polymers with high added value, the Mäder group offers its customers global and innovative solutions in demanding markets such as Aeronautics, Railways, Automotive and Building. Anxious to be able to meet the needs of these markets, Mäder puts innovation at the heart of its strategy and thus devotes 10% of its turnover to R&D. Its research, in partnership with universities, is particularly focused on bio-sourced raw materials, green chemistry and reducing the impact of its activity on the environment. Backed by the expertise of its 850 employees, Mäder is now present in Europe as well as in China and India in order to support its customers in their international development. The group specializes in the following processing sectors: Paints, coatings and varnishes • Coil coating technology • UV and EB technology • Railway • ACE • General Industry (machines, devices, special surfaces and applications) • Wind energy • Aerospace • Telecommunications • Plastics Gelcoats and Resins We develop and produce unsaturated polyester resins, gel and top coats, adhesive resins, filled fire protection resins and special resins including the necessary surface finishing products and technologies. Paint raw materials This business line produces standard resins and additives based on polycondensation chemistry. The product range includes modified and unmodified alkyd and polyester resins for various applications in the paint and coatings industry. Toll manufacturing We develop and produce tailor-made products on behalf of our customers: • radiation curing resins • paint raw materials • prepolymers