16th - 18th February 2011: Tokyo, Japan
Organised by the International NanoMicroClub (INMC), a joint initiative between the Institute of Nanotechnology and the NanoKTN, this mission provided unique opportunities to develop business in Electronics, Sensors and Instrumentation, Materials and Cleantech, as well as:
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6th October 2010, University of Surrey, UK
"Energy Generation and Supply"
Organised by: The Institute of Nanotechnology and the University of Surrey Nanotechnology and Photonics Platform
The energy market encompasses a vast range of economic activity, from the extraction of fossil fuels, to the generation of energy, its distribution, and consumption.
The event discussed:
1st - 3rd November 2010, Moscow, Russia
Organised by the International NanoMicroClub (INMC), a joint initiative between the Institute of Nanotechnology and the NanoKTN, this mission will provide unique opportunities to develop business in nanoenabled cleantech applications.
14th September 2010, 7.30 - 10.00 am: Boston, USA
A number of UK companies active in the application of nanotechnology to medicine, including drug R&D and diagnostics were profiled at this networking event.
BioPharm America 2010 Conference
15th - 17th September 2010, Boston, USA
Organised by the International NanoMicroClub (INMC) this mission provided unique opportunities to develop business in nano-enabled pharmaceuticals (biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and life science industries).
The NanoPharm mission comprised:
20th May 2010
| 13:45 – 14:00 | Set-up, sound check, system check and download of materials |
| 14:00 – 14:05 | Del Stark, Business Development Manager, Institute of Nanotechnology "Welcome and introductions" |
| 14:05 – 14:20 | John Weaver, Professor of Applied Nanofabrication, University of Glasgow "Latest Developments in Nano-sensing and its commercial application" |
| 14:20 – 14:35 | Brendan Casey, Business Manager, Kelvin Nanotechnology Ltd "Importance of Characterisation in Commercial Nanofabrication" |
| 14:35 – 14:50 | Elwood Vogt, CEO, CEMMNT Hub Ltd "Using Metrology to Commercialise Micro and Nano Technologies" |
| 14:50 – 15:05 | Richard Moore, Nanomedicine and Lifesciences Manager, Institute of Nanotechnology "Metrology Needs in Nanobio" |
| 15:05 – 15:20 | Jeremy Warren, Chief Executive, NanoSight Ltd "Methodologies of nanoparticle characterization in support of their commercialization" |
| 15:20 – 15:30 | Q&A, closing remarks and open discussion |
19th May 2010
Click on links in programme to view presentation slides.
| 10:00 | Registration and refreshments |
| 10:30 | Del Stark, NanoMicroClub Facilitator "Welcome and Introduction" |
| 10:35 | Soundbites / Delegate Presentations |
| 10:50 | Deborah Creamer, Optimat Limited "Exploiting the Market Opportunities for Micro and Nanotechnologies" |
| 10:55 | Lindsay Gill, The Centre for Process Innovation "NanoHex - Transforming the future of Heat Management" |
| 11:00 | Wyn Meredith, Compound Semiconductor Technologies "Micro-fabrication Techniques used in Semiconductor Laser Manufacture" |
| 11:20 | Refreshments |
| 11:40 | Fredy Ornath, Hydrogen Horizons "Development of Hydrogen Storage Systems" |
| 12:00 | David Cumming, University of Glasgow "Micro and Nanotechnology Research at University of Glasgow" |
| 12:20 | Neil Bowering, University of Glasgow Knowledge Transfer Account, Nanotechnology |
| 12:40 | Alastair McGibbon, UK NMP National Contact Point "Upcoming Opportunities for Nanotechnology Projects in FP7" |
| 13:00 | Lunch and Networking |
| 13:50 | Brendan Casey, Kelvin Nanotechnology "Commercial Applications of Nanofabrication" |
| 14:10 | Mark Zwinderman, Aboleo Limited "Industrial scale nanotechnology through microemulsions" |
| 14:40 | Sylvia Morrison, University of Glasgow Innovation Network "First Step Awards" |
| 14:50 | Charles McGovern, Inregrated Nano-Science & Commodity Exchange "Capital Networks of Excellence for Nanotechnologies" |
| 15:10 | Del Stark, Institute of Nanotechnology Feedback and Closing Remarks |
| 15:15 | Tours of Laboratories and facilities |
15th April 2010
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Set-up, sound check, system check and download of materials |
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Del Stark, Business Development Manager Institute of Nanotechnology “Welcome and introductions” |
| 11:05 – 11:20 | Dr Iva Chianella, Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry, Cranfield University "Nanomaterials and Nanobiosensors for Medical Applications" |
| 11:20 – 11:35 | Mohammad S. Alavijeh, Managing Director, Pharmidex Theme: "Nanotechnology in Drug Discovery" |
| 11:35 – 11:50 | Brian Kelly, Covington & Burling LLP "Nanotechnology and Medicines - the Regulatory Framework" |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Q&A, closing remarks and open discussion |
18th March 2010
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Set-up, sound check, system check and download of materials |
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Del Stark, Business Development Manager Institute of Nanotechnology “Welcome and introductions” |
| 11:05 – 11:20 | Ferdy Bremmer, Business Development Manager, NovioNano / DSM Resolve “Risk assessment in the product development phase” |
| 11:20 – 11:35 | Steve Hankin, SAFENANO Director of Operations, Institute of Occupational Medicine “Practice in Risk Assessment & Due Diligence for Nanotechnology Safety” |
| 11:35 – 11:50 | Richard Moore, Nanomedicine and Lifesciences Manager, Technology Analyst, Institute of Nanotechnology Theme: “EU policy - implementing tools and a nano code for Europe” |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Q&A, closing remarks and open discussion |
11:00 - 12:00 GTM - 18th February 2010
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Set-up, sound check, system check and download of materials |
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Del Stark, Business Development Manager Institute of Nanotechnology “Welcome and introductions” |
| 11:05 – 11:20 | Laszlo Bax, Managing Partner, Bax & Willems Consulting Venturing “Investment readiness; how to structure a balanced assessment of start-ups” |
| 11:20 – 11:35 | Sergey Gordeyev, Technology Analyst, Institute of Nanotechnology “FP7 strategies and getting Funding: principles and mechanisms” |
| 11:35 – 11:50 | Vincent Patterson, Founder, Sovereign Consulting “The road from product conception to commercial success....want a map?” |
| 11:50 – 12:00 | Q&A, closing remarks and open discussion |
23rd February 2010: NH Carlton Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Click on links in programme to view presentation slides.
| 13:00 - 13:05 | Del Stark, Business Development Manager, IoN and NanoMicroClub Facilitator Welcome & Introduction – “What can the IoN and the NanoMicroClub do for You?” |
| 13:05 – 13:15 | Soundbites |
| 13:15 – 13:30 | Tatiana Lopez, Managing Director, Nanogap “Novel conductive and antimicrobial additive systems for coatings” |
| 13:35 – 13:50 | Daniel Lynch, Technical Director, Exilica Limited “μ-Sq beads – small things can change the world” |
| 13:55 – 14:10 | Adriano La Vopa, Technology Manager, Liquidmetal SAGA Italy “Amorphous metallic alloys, a new family of materials for better performances” |
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Ferdy Bremmer, NovioNano BV “Risk assessment in the product development phase: used best for fireworks – not firefighting!” |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Refreshments |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Bart van den Berg, Project Leader, NanoHouse “The application of nanotechnology: practical insights” |
| 15:20 - 15:35 | Jens Greiser, Product Marketing Manager in Life Sciences, FEI “The Role of Electron Microscopy in Translational Molecular Medicine: Past, Present & Future” |
| 15:40 - 15:55 | Marcel Ardon, Anaspec Solutions “Particle size and zetapotential in the nanorange” |
| 16:00 - 16:15 | Henk Goossens, Marketing Manager Aerasense, Philips Research Europe “Philips Aerasense, Easy monitoring of nano particle exposure for health and safety of workers” |
| 16:20 - 16:30 | Del Stark, Business Development Manager, IoN and NanoMicroClub Facilitator “Feedback from reflection” and closing remarks |