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Registration Open: NNI's Technology Development Pathways Workshop

The Technology Development Pathways workshop on November 1st in Washington, D.C. will showcase application areas where nanotechnology has had commercial impact. While the primary focus will be to share best practices from the private sector, Federal Government representatives will also participate, enabling attendees to learn of ongoing research, agency needs, and funding opportunities. This event will support the goals of the Sustainable Manufacturing: Creating Industries of the Future Nanotechnology Signature Initiative. 

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Workshops & Events

Oct 2017: Online webinar

Nanotechnology Industry Assoc: Safe by Design for Nanomaterials Webinar

Oct 2017: Nashville, TN

National Graphene Association’s Inaugural Graphene Innovation Summit and Expo

Nov 2017: Washington, DC

Technology Development Pathways: Case Studies from the NNI

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Current Solicitations

Oct 31, 2017

NSF: Condensed Matter Physics [PD-03-1710]

Nov 1, 2017

DoD: Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) [N00014-17-S-F006]

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These NNI brochures introduce basic concepts in nanotechnology.  Big Things from a Tiny World (left) is a general overview; Powerful Things from a Tiny World (right) looks at nanotechnology and energy. These brochures are also available in Spanish.

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