Funding Opportunity Spotlights

Department of Defense (DOD):
Fiscal Year 2013 University NanoSatellite Program
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Deadline: October 16, 2012

Co-Prime Sensor Array Signal Processing
Office of Naval Research
Deadline: September 21, 2012

Save the Date!
Nanotech 2013,
When: May 12-16, 2013
Where: Washington, DC

Nanotech Conference
2012 Technical Proceedings

Featured Organization

Park Systems

ICM Image of Suspended Collagen Fibrils - Ion conductance microscopy (ICM)1 is useful for obtaining contact-free images of the surface topography and has been used for imaging cultured cells under liquid conditions.

Innovation Spotlights

Electronics & Microsystems

Unraveling Intricate Interactions, One Molecule at a Time - In key step towards design of better organic electronic devices, Columbia Engineering team makes first single-molecule measurement of van der Waals interactions at a metal-organic interface.

Fujitsu Expands Lineup of Contactless Palm Vein Authentication Devices - Achieves world's smallest and slimmest palm vein authentication sensor design.

Chemicals & Materials

MesoCoat mentioned in 2012 R&D 100 Winner Listings - MesoCoat was selected to present at the 2012 TechConnect Venture Forum-Silicon Valley, CA, US.

UH Researcher Develops Solar Panel Coating to Increase Efficiency - New Technology Successfully Undergoes Independent Testing.

Energy & Cleantech

NthDegree Technologies Enters Into Agreement with NASA - NthDegree Technologies was selected to present at the 2011 TechConnect Venture Forum, Boston, MA, US.

Polyflow, Investment Company Create New Cleantech Business - Polyflow, 2010 TechConnect Venture Forum presenter, form partnership to commercialize company's process to convert polymer waste into materials for fuel and transport products.

Health Sciences & Biotech/Pharma

U Penn Scientists Develop Novel Composite Nanofibers for Orthopaedic Use - These biomaterials created by the researchers could lead to the creation of actual three-dimensional tissue.

Sensor detects glucose in saliva and tears for diabetes testing - Researchers have created a new type of biosensor that can detect minute concentrations of glucose in saliva, tears and urine.

Innovation & Investment

Lockheed Martin Announces Worldwide Innovation Contest - "Innovate the Future" contest is a call for breakthrough ideas to create a more secure future for the planet, including energy and healthcare.

STMicroelectronics Acquires Israeli Start Up Company bTendo - STMicroelectronics (ST) to use bTendo's IP to enhance its video-sharing technology offerings

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