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Our Vision -
"To be the foremost global nanotechnology information provider and membership organisation."
Our Mission -
"To foster, develop and promote all aspects of responsible nanoscience and nanotechnology that have the potential to benefit society and the environment"
Background
The Institute of Nanotechnology (IoN) was established in January 1997. It is a registered Charity, whose core activities are focused on education and training in nanotechnology, in the widest sense. It grew out of the Centre for Nanotechnology, part funded by the DTI through the UK 's National Initiative on Nanotechnology (NION). The Institute was one of the world's first nanotechnology information providers and is now a global leader.
IoN works closely with governments, universities, researchers, companies and the general public to educate and inform on all aspects of nanotechnology. It is also an organizer of international scientific events, conferences and educational courses that examine the implications of nanotechnology for industry, society, health, energy and the environment, and the disadvantaged communities across the globe.
Early Activities
Between 2001 and 2003, as part of the formulation of a nanotechnology strategy for the UK , the then DTI approached IoN to organise fact finding Missions to key nanotechnology locations. UK industrialists, scientists and Government representatives were taken to visit facilities and companies in Germany and across the USA . Further Missions were organised to some of the major NanoCentres of Europe, including Grenoble , Karlsruhe , Louvain , Copenhagen and Cork . At that time IoN also mapped the UK nanotechnology 'landscape' for the DTI, in partnership with the National Physical Laboratory.
Working with the EU
From 2002 – 2007, IoN was the lead partner in Nanoforum, www.nanoforum.org ‘the European Nanotechnology Gateway', an important dissemination project aimed at raising the levels of nanotechnology knowledge across EU Member States. The project produced a very popular and informative website, many original analyses and reports, and a series of nano events and workshops that took place across Europe . Funding finished last year, but the project has been so successful that it is continuing as a European Economic Interest Group, supporting the dissemination of results from other EU projects.
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Services
The IoN, in its role as the foremost online nanotechnology reference guide, provides the following services:
- providing information to the public
- cutting edge conferences and courses
- market intelligence
- advertising and sponsorship opportunities
- identifying and coordinating new research projects
- promoting education and training
Market Intelligence
Established to promote an understanding of the emerging field of nanotechnology and its potential for economic and social benefit, the IoN, through the Technology Transfer Centre (TTC), undertakes independent, government and industry commissioned studies - many of which are now publicly available. Major publications include: Industry Sector Updates, Company Case Studies, Market Information, Research Activities across Europe and Conference Proceedings.
IoN Membership
Nanotechnology will affect every aspect of our lives. It is already finding application in novel foods, disposable displays, smart clothing and coatings, retinal, cochlear & neural implants, robotic surgery, space medicine, personalised drugs, securing & crime detection. If you want to know more about nanotechnology developments worldwide, the key players, the latest advances, opportunities for industry, and more, become a member today.
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Advertising & Sponsorship
The Institute's award winning website receives over 100,000 visitor sessions, 880,000 page impressions and 1.32 million hits per month making it THE nanotech website for all organisations with an interest in nanotechnology. Exclusive and shared sponsorship newsletters are sent out, directly to our database of over 65,000 recipients. Sponsorship/advertising opportunities are also available at all IoN conferences. View details of our unrivalled advertising and promotional opportunities.
The website offers unparalleled solutions for high technology and advanced manufacturing organisations seeking access to a highly focused, global audience. Strategic advertising opportunities permit traders to bring to market commercially available, novel developments. Building on the website's strong connections with both industry and academia, the IoN website now allows professional and educational establishment to develop a unique, online exposure for upcoming vacancies and courses.
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