News
Regenerative Medicine Company, Eqalix, Announces Grant from Nanotechnology Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Eqalix, Inc. (Eqalix), an emerging regenerative medicine development company, announced that it has received a $50,000 grant from NTI to advance their development of alimentary protein scaffolds (APS) for wound healing and aesthetic dermatology. more»
The Nanotechnology Institute™ Awards $375K for Technology Commercialization
PHILADELPHIA, PA (www.nanotechinstitute.org) – The Nanotechnology Institute™ (NTI), the region’s first multi-institutional partnership created to accelerate nanotechnology commercialization and company formation, awarded a total of $375K to five university-based technology commercialization projects. more»
Nanotech Insights | January 2013
Click here to view the January 2013 Edition of Nanotech Insights.
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What is the Nanotechnology Institute?
The Nanotechnology InstituteTM (NTI) is southeastern Pennsylvania’s first multi-institutional partnership created to accelerate nanotechnology research, commercialization and company formation. This technology powerhouse was created in 2000 by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP), Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania. Today, NTI accelerates regional economic development by connecting industry with university assets through its thirteen member research institutions. The NTI is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community of Economic Development and is funded by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority. more»
The NTI 2011 Annual Report is Now On-Line!
The NTI 2011 Annual Report is available for download. Please click here to download: NTI 2011 Annual Report
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 740 intellectual property assets managed, facilitated 48 technology licenses, created or assisted 43 young companies, and attracted more than $255 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
2012 PA Nanotechnology Conference
- Date: June 5, 2012
- Time: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Location: Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | 326 Market Street | Harrisburg, PA 17101
The NNI 2012 Workshop on Regional, State, & Local (RSL) Initiatives in Nanotechnology, May 1-2, 2012
Event: A workshop sponsored by the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) and local partners to assess the current landscape of regional, state, and local (RSL) nanotechnology initiatives.
Date and Location: The workshop will be held at the Embassy Suites hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon, on May 1-2, 2012, with optional site visits to nanotechnology facilities on April 30th, 2012. more»