News
Call for Proposals - July 29 Deadline
The Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST), located at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has announced a financial assistance program for awardees to develop and implement with NIST a measurement science and engineering fellowship program as part of NIST’s activities implementing the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009. more»
Call for Proposals - July 13 Deadline
The Center for Nanoscale Science & Technology (CNST), located at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has announced a Recovery Act Measurement Sciences and Engineering Research Grants Program. For more information about the grants including the application process and forms to be completed, please click here:
PA Institute for Nanotechnology (PIN) is Award Finalist
The University Economic Development Association 2008 Awards for Excellence in Public Policy has selected PIN as one of its finalists for Excellence in Public Policy. Congratulations to Tom Armstrong, Technology Development Specialist, University Liaison/Nanotech Program Manager at PA DCED.
For more information about this honor, please click here.
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»
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
Dr. Pourrezaei to Speak at MPA-2009
Dr. Kambiz Pourrezaei will speak at the International Meeting on Developments in Materials, Processes and Applications of Emerging Technologies (MPA) to be held July 21-23 2009 in Manchester, United Kingdom. more»