Nanotechnology Research – Initiatives, Networks and Associations

Improving lithium energy storage systems is the aim of the EU-funded ALISTORE (Advanced lithium energy storage systems based on the use of nano-powders and nano-composite electrodes/electrolytes) Network of Excellence.

The Centre de Compétences Nanosciences Nord Ouest (C’nano Nord Ouest) gathers laboratories from Nord-Pas de Calais, Picardie, Basse-Normandie, Haute-Normandie, Bretagne, Pays de la Loire and Poitou-Charentes regions.

Representing several dozen research teams from across the EU (mostly French), this organization is attempting to be something of a unifying body for nanotube research in Europe

This network represents a new type of innovation funding set by the French Ministry or Research. The aim of these networks is to promote technological transfers between public basic research and industry in government marked priority fields. RMNT is thus opened to all laboratories and companies working in these areas.

(In French) This research group of the French CNRS researches the electronic structure of nanomaterials.

(In French) This research group of the French CNRS deals with all aspects of researching and developing nanoelectronics.

(In French) This research group of the French CNRS researches nanowires for applications in NEMS, nanoelectronics and semiconductors.

A 'competitiveness cluster' that brings together major corporations, small and mid-sized businesses, government agencies, and organizations from the public and private sectors to develop a unique hybrid of micro- and nanotechnologies and embedded software.

This network is funded by the French program on nanosciences.

A French site (in French) on nanomaterials and risks, maintained by the Ecrin Association, a nonprofit organization that is the offspring of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) and the Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique (CEA). The letters E.C.R.I.N. stand for 'Exchange and Collaboration Research-Industry'.