The Cleantech Group is a leading global research and advisory firm focused on cleantech innovation, pioneered the clean technology category in 2002. It is providing the latest industry market intelligence through subscription-based research, world-class advisory services, and global networking events.

Uniting the world’s top 20+ cleantech clusters, GCCA is a gateway for global clean technology collaboration. By 2011, GCCA aims to unite more than 50 clusters worldwide, of which 10,000 companies, 500 universities and research institutions will be represented.

The unique Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program supports the efforts, innovations and environmental advancements of clean technology pioneers, providing world-class software to design, visualize, and simulate their ideas through Digital Prototyping. Program participants receive software licenses valued at up to €120,000 for just €50. Used by millions of design professionals worldwide, Autodesk software helps users create a better more sustainable world.

Clean Technology Investment World Asia is the largest cleantech investment conference in Asia where Asian Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Venture Captial and fund players meet global clean technology innovators, financiers and advisories to discuss and identify capital raising & investment opportunities, access licensing rights and form strategic partnerships in cleantech globally.

ADERLY (The Lyon Area Economic Development Agency) was one of the first economic development agencies to be created in France.ADERLY has helped more than 1,200 international firms to set up or develop their operations in the Lyon area.

Lyon, a metropolis that counts on the cleantech stage (59 districts and 1.3m inhabitants). The Greater Lyon is a thriving clean technology area with 800 Cleantech businesses and 13,000 Cleantech jobs in chemistry and materials, environment, transport and mobility, energy. With 18% of salaried employment in industry, Lyon is fully involved in the transition to the industry of the future.

Based in Paris, Inspirit Partners is a financial and operational advisory firm dedicated to companies. It assistes their clients in defining and implementing their strategies with regards to capital-related transactions: M&A and valuation.