The Commercialization of Nanotechnology

On Thursday, April 10th, the CNF hosted a one-day workshop on "The Commercialization of Nanotechnology." (CNF CoN) The workshop addressed a broad range of issues associated with the commercialization of nanotechnology, including success stories from nanotechnology ventures, an introduction to regional nanotechnology facilities, a primer on intellectual property issues, and an overview of funding opportunities with an emphasis on small business grants and venture capital.

Proceedings in PDF, including Poster Abstracts

    Marcene Sonneborn; SBIR Specialist, Central New York Technology Development Organization (TDO)
    George Malliaras; Lester B. Knight Director, Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility

9:15-9:45, Why the CNF?               Video
    George Malliaras; Lester B. Knight Director, Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility

9:45-10:15, The Kionix Success Story
    Gregory Galvin; President, Kionix Inc.

10:15-10:30, Coffee Break

10:30-11:00, The Transonic Success Story
    Cor Drost; President, Transonic Inc.   

11:00-11:30,  Infotonics - Innovating a Pathway to Economic Growth for New York State
    David R. Smith; CEO and President, Infotonics Technology Center

11:30a-12:30p, Lunch

12:45-1:30pm, First Step toward Commercialization: Fund the R&D
    Marcene Sonneborn; SBIR Specialist, Central New York Technology Development Organization (TDO)

1:30-2:00p, Venture Capital Funding Opportunities
    Russell Howard, Managing Partner; High Peaks Venture Partners

2-2:45, * Intellectual Property Issues in Open Innovation and Open Business Model with University Partners
    Alan Paau; Executive Director, Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise & Commercialization, Vice Provost for Technology Transfer & Economic Development
                                 * Dr. Paau prefers that you contact him directly for information on his presentation.

3:00-4:20p, Poster Session & Reception (see proceedings pdf above)