The mission of Aster Capital, formerly Schneider Electric Ventures is to take minority interests in innovative start-ups based in Europe, North America and Asia, developing new technologies that could lead to major breakthroughs in the fields of energy, advanced materials and the environment.The founding sponsors Alstom, Schneider Electric, and Solvay which are world leaders in their respective businesses, share the aim to support the development of innovative young companies and to… Show more The mission of Aster Capital, formerly Schneider Electric Ventures is to take minority interests in innovative start-ups based in Europe, North America and Asia, developing new technologies that could lead to major breakthroughs in the fields of energy, advanced materials and the environment.The founding sponsors Alstom, Schneider Electric, and Solvay which are world leaders in their respective businesses, share the aim to support the development of innovative young companies and to furture cooperation and partnerships for their respective markets. Show less

Strategy & Innovation / Technology Innovation China- Identify and lead Material Innovation projects.- Perform technology watch and “internal sales” of the latest material innovations.- Establish collaborations with innovative material suppliers and universities.- Founder and leader of the Plastic Competency Network in China. - Organize internal Technology Innovation Events.

Development of material formulations based on bio-based plastics for Schneider Electric applications.

Research & Development of Intelligent Microfluidic Devices controlled by responsive hydrogels.

Research on water resistant sunscreen formulations.