Links to other Sites
Knowledge transfer
Micro and Nanotechnology (MNT) Measurement Club
Promotes awareness and take up of micro and nano technology (MNT) focusing on metrology issues.
Nanotechnology KTN
Is the knowledge transfer network for the UK’s Micro and Nanotechnology community.
Nanotechnologies Industries Association
Promotes the responsible use of nanotechnology and raises awareness of its many applications among key audiences.
The NEXUS Network
Provides Microsystems professionals with news and information, strategic guidance and networking opportunities.
The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)
Advances promotes interdisciplinary, scaleable systems engineering approaches to produce technologically appropriate solutions.
Is a major independent centre of scientific excellence in the fields of occupational and environmental health, hygiene and safety.
Networks
INTERGRAMplus
Consortium of European partners providing a unique combination of skills to accelerate the development of novel MNT products
Joint Equipment and Materials Initiative (JEMI)
Promotes the development of a strong UK infrastructure to support the growth of companies wishing to design, develop and manufacture semiconductor devices within the UK.
Government Bodies and Funding Opportunities
The Technology Strategy Board
Established by the UK Government through the DTI. operates to stimulate innovation in those areas of the UK economy which offer the greatest scope for boosting UK growth and productivity.
Community Research & Development Innovation Service (CORDIS)
Provides information on European Union research funding opportunities.
NPL Measurement for Innovators Program
Is designed to promote innovation by linking industry with the world class expertise and facilities contained within the UK's National Measurement Institutes - NPL, LGC, NEL and NWML.
East Midlands Development Agency (emda)
Brings a regional focus to economic development and innovation in the East Midlands.