News
Congratulations to Graphene Frontiers!
Congratulations to Graphene Frontiers, winner of a 2013 TechConnect National & Global Innovation Award. The Nanotechnology Institute™ is proud to fund and support Graphene Frontiers.
2013 NNI Strategic Planning Stakeholder Workshop
Anthony P. Green, Ph.D. Vice President, Technology Commercialization Group, Life Sciences, BFTP/SEP; and Ben Franklin Director, The Nanotechnology Institute™, will moderate the morning plenary session at the 2013 NNI Strategic Planning Stakeholder Workshop, focused on Commercializing Nanotechnology, June 11, 2013.
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»
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 2012 Annual Report is Now On-Line!
The NTI 2012 Annual Report is available for download. Please click here to download: NTI 2012 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»
Events
2013 NNI Strategic Planning Stakeholder Workshop
Anthony P. Green, Ph.D. Vice President, Technology Commercialization Group, Life Sciences, BFTP/SEP; and Ben Franklin Director, The Nanotechnology Institute™, will moderate the morning plenary session at the 2013 NNI Strategic Planning Stakeholder Workshop, focused on Commercializing Nanotechnology, June 11, 2013.
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