Mechanisms of NNI Interaction with Industry and States

Subject Area:
General
Additional Resources
Nanomanufacturing
Major Research Facilities and Instrumentation Acquisition
Educational and Societal Dimensions
Author: Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology Subcommittee members, for NILI Workiong Group
Publication Date: Feb. 15 2011

Description:

A goal of the Nanomanufacturing, Industry Liaison, and Innovation (NILI) Working Group  is developing interactions with industry and state organizations in order to support nanotechnology development and technology transfer. NILI Working Group members surveyed NNI member agencies to create a central list of the different agency programs that work toward this objective.

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