m kemp presenation - think small
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Presentation for Think Small BEN Event - 20/04/10 - NSQI Building, University of Bristol.TRANSCRIPT
Introduction to the NanoKTNDr Martin Kemp
April 2010
‘Think Small – the coming revolution from nanotechnology and optical quantum computing’ NSQI Bristol
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About the NanoKTN
• Funding: UK Government (BIS) via Technology Strategy Board
• Purpose: to support exploitation and commercialisation of nanotechnologies through:- Promoting & facilitating knowledge exchange
- Forging supply chain capability
- Raising awareness of nanotechnology
- Providing thought leadership & input to UK policy & strategy
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– Application Themes• Healthcare & Life Sciences• ICT – Hardware • Engineering Applications• Chemical & Consumer Products • Metrology Instrumentation & Standards
– Communication & Partnerships• Conferences, workshops, networking events• Website• E-Newsletter• UK Company & Academic Directories• Promotion of UK ‘MNT Facilities’
NanoKTN Activities
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SEMEFAB
SafeNanoKelvin Nano
INEX
Fluence
NanoCentral
Material Solutions
metaFab
UK-LMC
MicroBridge
CEMMNT
Eminate
Cambridge Nano
Qudos
BAe Systems
Dolomite Centre
BegbrookeAML
Bio-Nano Consulting
Nanoforce
METROLOGY
NANO-BIO
MANUFACTURE
MATERIALS
Micro & Nano Moulding
COMINA
Micro Nano Facilities
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NanoKTN - international
• EC Framework 7 consortium-building• International Committees• Partnering Missions
– Collaboration with BIS SI Network– International Nano-Micro Club (collaboration with IoN) – Collaboration with UKTI missions (inward & outward)
• Events– UKNanoforum– International workshops
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Industry Focus Groups
• HiPerNano
• Nano4Energy
• EcoNano
• Micro:Nano Laser Sector Focus Group
• Electronic Devices & Nano Systems
• Thin Films and Polymer Coatings
• NanoEntreprenuers
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Industry Focus Groups
• DfMSG – modelling & simulation• Industrial metrology partnership • MNT Gas Sensors (as part of MiNSiG)• BSi – NTI/1 (Nanotechnologies• NanoMiTE• BioSIG (With S&IKTN)• NanoPharm (With H&MKTN)• NanoMedicine (With H&MKTN)
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Upcoming Events
• HiPerNano 2010 ‘ Nano-enhanced materials for challenges in Auto & Aero’ 28th April Cranfield University
• Nanoentrepreneurs
19th May Nottingham
• Nano4Energy 2010
June 30th Birmingham University
• MedSurf 2010 (tba)
