News
Nanotechnology Funding Available – Info Session on Sept. 15
The Nanotechnology Institute (NTI), the region’s catalyst for nanotechnology development and commercialization, is pleased to announce our second round of funding solicitations for 2010, with the next submission deadline of Oct. 15, 2010. Click here for more information.
Program to Support Translational Research Pre-Proposals Due October 15
Program to Support Translational Research (PSTR) – provides grants of up to $60,000 for Phase I projects, and up to $120,000 for Phase II projects. PIs must have clearly identified and documented industry partners. Proposals must be aimed at advancing the commercial potential of nanotechnology-based intellectual property from NTI member institutions.
Nano News Archives
The Nano News archive holds past issues of the e-newsletter. To view issues from 2009, click on to the dates listed here: December 29, 2009, December 1, 2009, October 27, 2009, September 15, 2009, August 17, 2009, July 14, 2009, June 26, 2009.
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 to be a catalyst for nanotechnology development, commercialization and company formation. Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University created the NTI in 2000. The NTI has helped produce more than 357 Intellectual Property assets, created or assisted more than 22 young companies, and attracted more than $200 million in public and private investment to the region. 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
October 12, 2010 – Fourth Annual 2010 Discovery to Commercialization Conference
The Nanotechnology Institute (NTI) and the Energy Commercialization Institute (ECI) will hold the fourth annual 2010 Discovery to Commercialization Conference on October 12, 2010 at the Chemical Heritage Foundation. This exciting and informative event will take place from 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM, and will include a Lab-to-Market forum for venture capital and business development professionals. For more information, please click here.
4th Annual CEET Symposium – June 4
The Center for Excellence in Environmental Toxicology (CEET) announces its Fourth Annual Symposium which will be held on Friday, June 4 at the Villanova Conference Center in Radnor PA. The registration deadline is Monday, May 24.
Smarter Students for a Smarter Planet
There will be a panel discussion focused on technology-based economic development on June 8, 2010 at the National Constitution Center. This event will feature Philadelphia academic, government and industry leaders on how to prepare students from all disciplines with the tools they need to thrive in this technology-rich, dynamically networked and globally-integrated world. This event is sponsored by the IBM Corporation.