News
Innovation Ecosystem
On December 16, 2009 the Government Research Funding Programs Series presented its first webinar, Innovation Ecosystem. The presentation was given by Dr. Kesh S. Narayanan, Division Director, Industrial Innovation and Partnerships at the National Science Foundation. more»
NACK Center Free Web Seminars
The NACK (Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge) Center at Penn State University is conducting free monthly webinars beginning January 22. Each webinar is 90 minutes long and begins at 1:00 PM ET. more»
FY 2010 Federal Funding Opportunity at NIST
This grant opportunity may be of interest to NTI researchers at universities and in industry. For more about the Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Program 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»
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
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 in collaboration with the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology (CEET) at the University of Pennsylvania will present a free workshop on nanotoxicology. more»