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NTI 2008 Funding Information Available

Nanotechnology Funding Sessions

NTI 2008 Funding Information Packet 

The NTI is pleased to announce that the 2008 Funding Information Packet is available and ready for download.  Funds are available for Technology Development, Commercialization, and Proof of Concept.   more»

Nano for Business 2008 Conference

22nd May 2008

Learn About: The Positive Impact of Current Uses, Available Regional Resources, Government Funding, Research, The Future of Nanotechnology more»

Penn Nanotech Society

The Penn Nanotech Society is an student organization at the University of Pennsylvania where students discuss and explore the growing nanotech industry, and explore career opportunities in the field. more»

Federal Tech Investment Program (TIP) Webcasts

15th May 2008

The new Technology Innovation Program (TIP) at NIST is launching a series of webcasts to inform interested parties about the new grants program designed to fund high-risk, high-reward research in areas of critical national need. more»

May 7 & 8 Information Sessions on NTI Funding Opportunities

The NTI is pleased to announce that it has been funded through June 2009 to support nanotechnology projects, commercialization activities and corporate collaborations.  more»

Dr. Green at NanoBusiness Alliance Conference

6th May 2008

Dr. Anthony Green will participate in a panel on Economic Development at the Seventh Annual NanoBusiness Alliance Conference on May 6. more»

Penn Forum: Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering

On May 15, 2008, the Penn Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics and the Nanotechnogy Institute host Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering;  Nanomechanical Engineering. more»

Building 100 Dedication

12th May 2008

On May 12, 2008 Building 100 at The Philadelphia Navy Yard will be dedicated. This event will be held from 2:30 - 5:30 PM at Building 100, the new headquarters for Ben Franklin Technology Partners and one of the new offices for the NTI.

If you would like to attend the event, please RSVP to erik@sep.benfranklin.org.

Nanotechnology Institute Refunded with $3.5 Million from Pennsylvania

On March 14 Governor Edward Rendell announced that the NTI has been refunded for $3.5 million from the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority through the commonwealth’s Pennsylvania Initiative for Nanotechnology (PIN). more»

Dr. Green at INTERPHEX 2008

26th Mar 2008

Dr. Green spoke at INTERPHEX 2008 on March 26 on “Improving Quality and Compliance through Internal and Supplier Audits.” more»

NTI: Signs of Success

NTI research programs have been extremely successful at publishing in peer-reviewed journals, resulting in more than 820 articles.

In addition, NTI researchers have been awarded more than 200 federal grants totaling more than $150 million.