Nanotechnology Research – Initiatives, Networks & Associations

Project ambition: Creating the technological environment to develop a new sustainable industry of organic electronics to finally improve the quality of life of European citizens. Scientific objective: NAIMO will create cost and energy-effective processing and manufacturing methods for assembling nanomaterials onto flexible polymer films.

Nano Øresund aims at bringing together nanotechnology strengths in innovation, education, research and laboratory infrastructure on the Danish and Swedish sides of Øresund, to bring out the full potential of the region in this field. A primary objective is to provide the base for all aspects of nanotechnological co-operation in the region, where academia and industry participate, and also to communicate Øresund's capacity in these terms internationally.

The aim with the nano&me site is to provide balanced information about nanotechnologies and be the hub of debate for everyone to discuss the important issues which arise from its use.

'Nanocomposites with High Colouration Efficiency for Electrochromic Smart Plastic Devices' (Nano Effects) is a three-year Specific Targeted Research Project (2004-2006) funded by the European Commission to research inorganic-organic (hybrid) nanocomposites.

A German initiative to promote the entrepreneurial autonomy of young scientists in nanotechnologies.

Nano Grind, a project funded by the European Community under the 'Competitive and Sustainable Growth' Program aims at producing cheap, smooth and curved optical surfaces (in glass, ceramics or hard metal) using an innovative grinding machine tool with electrolytic in-line dressing (ELID). Nano Grind will give a significant machining cost reduction with equal specs on dimensional accuracy and surface quality.

The aim of NANORF is to take advantage of the unique mechanical and electrical properties of Carbon Nanotubes (as RF NEMS) to hybridize with CMOS electronics for RF applications (1-5GHz).

Run by the Swiss Innovation Society, the activities support their mission of assessing, communicating and reducing the environmental and health risks associated with nanotechnology in order to promote a safe and successful use of nanotechnology in the future. Contains a reports database: Safety and risks of nanotechnology.

NSTC works to create a platform conducive for the growth, promotion and partnering in the field of Nano Science and Technology taking together industries, academics and government through consultative, advisory and educative processes which will provide growth platform for organizations, academics and governments for harnessing the Nano potential at Global level.

Nano Cluster Bodensee is a nanotechnology interest group in the economic area around Lake Constance.

The UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in collaboration with leading design houses, chip manufacturers and ECAD vendors has given funding of GBP5.3M ($9.1M) to apply e-Science and Grid technology to tackle some of the fundamental challenges facing nano-CMOS design.

The Nano-LICHT project is a European project started in June 2007 that was founded by the NanoSci-ERA Network. The scope of the present project is to design new nanoscale architectures (coaxial-nanowires - cNW) able to mimic the processes by which the photosynthetic organism harvest sunlight and convert its energy to more useful forms.

An organization devoted to promoting nanotechnology in Northeast Ohio.

The Nano-Network of New Mexico supports the exchange and dissemination of knowledge vital to people and organizations interested in the commercialization of nanotechnologies emanating from New Mexico-based knowledge-capital and organizations.

NATAL is a specific targeted research project (STREP) supported by the European Commission under the Sixth Framework Program. The project is coordinated by the Optoelectronics research Centre. The project aims to develop compact light sources for the visible and UV wavelengths with applications in a broad range of fields including nano/micro materials processing, medicine, RGB full-color displays and UV lithography.

Ever been curious about how a real science project operates? What it's like working in a research lab? What happens when unexpected things happen? Ever wanted to get involved in cutting-edge nanotechnology research, meet the scientists, and be there when the latest discoveries are made? With nano2hybrids, for the first time this is possible... the key scientists involved in this European research project will be making video diaries and posting them on this web site, along with blogs of their work and lives.

The objective of this EU FP6 project is to develop an innovative specialised protein-based drug-delivery system engineered to allow the intracellular tracking of both the device and the coupled drug.

A career network for young female scientists involved in the fields of nanotechnologies.

Nano@home is an open source project, as much as it is a science project, to help advance nanotechnology. Specifically it is set up to help in the design of nanometer-sized molecular machines that will make it feasible to manufacture just about anything that is possible within the constraints of the laws of nature.

The project's goal is to develop advanced nanocomposites materials used in civil constructions with antibacterial, selfcleaning properties and solar energy concentrators integrated structures for ambiental improvement.

This project uses econometric methods to estimate the impact of nanoscale science and technology (nano S&T) research, and associated interdisciplinary research, directly on firms' entry and success and hence on U.S. economic growth, standard of living, and competitiveness.

NanoBioConvergence is a non-profit organization that showcases applications of nanotech in the Life Sciences.

NanoBio-RAISE combines ethics research in nanobiotechnology with science communication. This interdisciplinary project brings together nanobiotechnologists, ethicists and communication specialists with the aims to anticipate the societal and ethical issues likely to arise as nanobiotechnologies develop and to use the lessons from the GM debate to respond to the probable public concerns. NanoBio-RAISE is a 6th Framework Programme project.

The main objective of the project is to establish the scientific and technological basis for the development new intelligent composite scaffold for bone tissue repair and regeneration with bioactive behavior capable of activating osteoprogenitor cells and genes and within an in vivo environment provide the interface to respond to physiological and biological changes, with mechanical and structural properties similar to a healthy bone and with size and shape required for reconstructing big skeletal defects.

NanoBioNet is a powerful network of research institutes, hospitals and companies from different sectors. All partners are experts in their respective field. They are united through their shared interest in nano- and biotechnology.