Washington Metro Region Nanotechnology Partnership Forum
On September 13, 2010 the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will present the 2010 Nanotechnology Partnership Forum. The event will be held at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD. more»
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.
Nano News
Nano News, a bimonthly e-newsletter distributed and published by our affiliate Ben Franklin Technology Partners, covers regional and national news on nanotechnology business, policy, issues and 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.
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.
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.
NIH and HHS Funding Opportunities
The National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have announced funding opportunities in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine.
Materials From Nanotoxicology Workshop Now Online
Materials from the March 16 Nanotoxicology Workshop at the University City Science Center are now available here. more»
Nanotechnology Commercialization in Pennsylvania
“Across the world, the competition to find the next great scientific advancement continues to grow… as a competitor in the global marketplace, it is Pennsylvania’s responsibility to give our universities, companies and partners the best opportunties to be on the forefront of these advancements.”
–The Honorable Edward G. Rendell
Governor of Pennsylvania