IP Profile: Polymerelectronics: Next generation of production method
The overview of the IP describes the second production generation of polymer electronics. With this technology, it is possible to generate very small structures of conductive polymer as a basis for organic electronics with high performance, which is necessary for RFID-tags, e-paper, displays and low-cost-electronics.
Venture Profile: NIL Technology ApS
NIL Technology (NILT) provides nano-lithography solutions to high-tech innovators. NILTs main focus is to supply stamps/templates for nanoimprint lithography (NIL) to all type of NIL tools.
R&D Profile: Polycationic coatings that kill bacteria and viruses on contact: A.M. Klibanov, MIT
Dr. Alexander M. Klibanov is Novartis Endowed Chair Professor of Chemistry & Bioengineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Klibanov received his M.S. in Chemistry in 1971 and Ph.D. in Chemical Enzymology in 1974 from Moscow University in Russia. His current research interests include bioorganic chemistry and biocatalysis, drug delivery, stabilization, and formulation; and new microbicidal materials. Professor Klibanov has authored over 270 scientific papers and 16 issued U.S. patents, has given over 350 invited presentations around the world and is a member of eight journal editorial boards. Among his many professional honors are elections to the National Academy of Sciences and to the National Academy of Engineering of the United States.
IP Profile: Wearable Eye Tracker
The wearable eye tracker (“EOG Goggles”) offers a novel technology to robustly record eye movements during physical activities in daily life, relying on (EOG) signals captured by pairs of electrodes attached to goggles and placed around one eye.
Venture Profile: NanoVector
NanoVector is an early stage therapeutic drug company commercializing a nanoparticle targeted drug delivery system developed at North Carolina State University (NCSU).
IBM To Build New Nanotech Research Lab at ETH Zurich
This month, ETH Zurich and the IBM Zurich Research Laboratory (ZRL) announced a strategic partnership in nanotechnology. As part of this agreement, both organizations will jointly operate a new nanotech laboratory, which will be built on the ETH Zurich campus.
Arbah Global Announces Launch of Nanotechnology Fund
Arbah Global Gulf, a Bahrain-based investment arm of Arbah Capital, announced the launch of the Arbah Nanotechnology Fund. The announcement was made at this month’s World Islamic Capital Markets Conference in the Persian Gulf. The Arbah Nanotechnology Fund is the first of its kind for the region.
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US Army and University of Albany Join Forces to Develop Nanotech for Military Solutions
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany signed an agreement to form a new research partnership to develop and commercialize sensors and electronic devices enabled by nanotechnoloogy. The new Center for National Nanotechnology Innovation & Commercialization will be housed at the UAlbany NanoTech Complex. Scientists from both organizations will focus on joint research projects targeting the development of next-generation nano-enabled devices, structures and systems.