Welcome to the Nano.gov newsroom. The National Nanotechnology Initiative –the NNI –envisions a future in which applications of nanotechnology will lead to a revolution in technology and industry that benefits society. At its heart the NNI stimulates collaboration and coordination of nanotechnology R&D among the 27 Federal agencies that are involved.
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Feb 17, 2012
NNI's manufacturing and job creation reflected in strong budget numbers for FY 2013; A cross-cut budget of $1.8 billion, totaling a 4% increase over FY 2012, shows the Administrations's continued support of the NNI.
Jan 30, 2012
The agencies participating in the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) appreciate the National Research Council’s (NRC) recently released report. It is unfortunate that the NRC report was already completed and in peer review when the NNI released its EHS Research Strategy in October 2011, which precluded the NRC from considering the NNI’s strategy in its deliberations.
Oct 28, 2011
An immediate consequence of this effort will be the formation of a consortium involving government and pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies. This consortium will evaluate promising nanotechnology platforms and facilitate their successful translation from academic research to clinical environment.
Oct 20, 2011
Noon Webinar to Discuss Strategy’s Development and Focus Areas
Jul 19, 2011
The NNI released four reports that are the result of the "nanoEHS" workshop series, part of an ongoing strategy to coordinate nano-EHS research.
Apr 25, 2011
With both enthusiasm and expertise, Dr. Teague led tge NNCO, paving the way for the NNI to become among the most respected interagency programs.
Oct 26, 2010
The NNCO is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sally Tinkle as the Deputy Director of the NNCO and Coordinator for EHS.
Jul 7, 2010
The NNI will host the Strategic Planning Stakeholder Workshop at the Hotel Palomar in Arlington, VA on July 13-14, 2010.
