Coherent, Inc. founded in 1966 is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, USA, Coherent is a world leader in providing laser-based solutions to commercial and scientific research markets. We have the broadest technology portfolio in the industry with solutions for any application. Coherent offers lasers from deep-ultraviolet to far-infrared wavelength, from femtosecond pulse length to continuous wave, and from a few milliwatt to multiple kilowatt output power. [2]

DeltaPix, a leading company in digital imaging solutions, applies its knowledge and experience to overcome challenges, and hereby offers a wide range of solutions that meet the customer's unique requirements. They develop and market a wide range of digital imaging solutions for various biomedical, industrial and forensics applications, and offer both manual and motorized systems for measuring and quality control. DeltaPix offers a broad range of digital cameras for almost any application. All their cameras are manufactured to scientific standards; assembled in dust free environment, high quality IR filters, and high grade sensors. All their CCD cameras use the newest and most advanced Sony CCD sensors, and all CMOS cameras are equipped with the newest high quality CMOS sensors. [3]

StuD is the temporary employment agency run by and for technical students from Delft. StuD’s board comprises six students who fulfil a full-time role over a thirteen-month period and are responsible for day-to-day operations. StuD has an enormous cohort of young, capable students from Delft University of Technology who it can place rapidly and effectively. This ensures numerous advantages when you use the services of StuD. [4]

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives and emulsifiers. They deliver high performing biobased products made from renewable resources that are applied in a multitude of global markets, including but not limited to: bakery, pharmaceutical and medical devices, as well as home and personal care. Their products have differentiating functionalities in a host of consumer products worldwide. In 2015, Corbion generated annual sales of € 918.3 million and a workforce of 1,673 employees. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. [5]

Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in life sciences and materials sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders simultaneously. [6]

TNO’s mission of Optics Department is to create breakthrough optical solutions for a healthier, safer and more sustainable world. They develop novel, high-performance optical systems for challenging applications and demanding environments with their partners.[8]

The Dutch consumer’s collective UnitedConsumers was founded in 2000. Over the years 500.000 consumers became a part of the collective. From the beginning UnitedConsumers has one purpose in mind: reduce the fixed charges of consumers, without compromising on service and quality. Members can get a discount on their car and health insurances, fuel, telephone subscriptions and energy (gas and electricity). As an energy supplier UnitedConsumers finds it important to take its responsibilities. That is why the consumer’s collective supplies green electricity to all its customers. Also United Consumers informs and advises consumers on energy saving options. This way UnitedConsumers wants to contribute to a sustainable future, together with the consumers. In recent years United Consumers won awards for best service (GfK, Preferenso) and several times for best energy supplier (GfK, Consumentenbond, Vereniging Eigen Huis).