News
New Funding Solicitations for 2010
The Nanotechnology Institute (NTI) has announced new funding solicitations for 2010. There are three program categories: more»
2010 SRA Application Available
Applications for the NTI 2010 Matching Fund Program for Sponsored Research Agreements are now available. The deadline for Round 1 proposals is April 15, 2010; Round 2 proposals are due October 15, 2010. To access the application, please click here: NTI SRA RFP 2010 Application.
2010 PSTR Application Available
Applications for the NTI 2010 Program to Support Translational Research are now available. The deadline for Round 1 pre-proposals is April 15, 2010; full proposals are due June 1, 2010. To access the application, please click here: NTI PSTR RFP 2010 Application.
What is the Nanotechnology Institute?
The Nanotechnology InstituteTM (NTI) is changing the way the Greater Philadelphia Region advances new, transformative technologies.
From Discovery to Commercialization, the NTI is the region’s first partnership created be a catalyst for nanotechnology development, commercialization and company formation. Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP), the University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University created the NTI in 2000. more»
NTI 2009 Brochure Now On-Line
The NTI 2009 brochure is available for download. Please click here for the link: NTI Brochure 2009 final
How Does the NTI Work?
The NTI facilitates the research, development and commercialization of nanotechnology’s real-world applications. By providing funding, intellectual property and commercialization assistance, the NTI expedites the rate at which revolutionary technologies are brought to market, changing our world and fueling our economy. more»
Accomplishments and Economic Impact
The NTI has been aggressive in the areas of technology and economic development. To date, the NTI has helped produce more than 80 intellectual property assets, facilitated seven technology licenses, created or assisted 13 young companies, and attracted more than $172 million in public and private investment to the region. more»
The State of Nanotechnology
The importance of nanotechnology to future industry and national economic well-being is no longer a matter of debate. The number of first-generation (material) nanotechnology-dependent and nanotechnology-enabled products is exploding. more»
Events
8th Annual NanoTechnology for Defense Conference May 3-6, 2010
Don’t miss the 8th Annual NanoTechnology for Defense Conference (NT4D), May 3-6, 2010, at the Loews Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. more»
Angel Venture Fair – April 6, 2010
The Private Investors Forum (PIF), a non-profit consortium of accredited private investors and angel investor groups in the Mid-Atlantic Region, has announced a call for entries among entrepreneurs to participate in the 12th Annual Angel Venture Fair (AVF) to be held on April 6, 2010 at the Union League in Philadelphia. more»
Nanotoxicology Workshop – March 16, 2010
The Nanotechnology Institute and the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology are jointly sponsoring a free workshop focused on research opportunities in nanotoxicology. more»