Engineering: European Nanotechnology Trade Association Established

The Institute of Nanotechnology, a global leader in nanotechnology matters, today announced plans to launch the European Nanotechnology Trade Association (ENTA), to support industry’s uptake of nanotechnology.

30 March 2005

The Institute of Nanotechnology, a global leader in nanotechnology matters, today announced plans to launch the European Nanotechnology Trade Association (ENTA), to support industry's uptake of nanotechnology.

Created to represent the interests of nanotechnology businesses across Europe, ENTA will act to bridge gaps between governments, science and industry policy makers and business. It will also openly interface with the public and watchdog organizations to ensure transparency and that new nanotechnologies are developed in a safe and responsible manner.

Backed by companies such as Procter and Gamble, BP International, Thomas Swan & Co., Nexia Solutions, Imerys, SmartBead Technologies and LOT-Oriel, ENTA's membership is open to businesses and organizations for whom nanotechnology has or may have an impact. The Institute of Occupational Medicine and other key advisors including Mewburn Ellis LLP, Marks and Clerk, Darbys, Technesium TC, DMEM, and CENAMPS have also joined ENTA.

Membership of ENTA offers a platform for networking (including opportunities to attend governmental and legislative focused events), disseminating technology briefings to media, accessing new markets, and for overall risk reduction in the exploitation of nanotechnology.

Membership of the ENTA provides:

• networking opportunities with other players in the field
• latest news, and hot topics
• information sharing
• access to international initiatives and government programs
• sales and marketing focussed events
• opportunities to meet potential partners and financiers
• statistical analyses
• access to specialist advice
• invitations to events; and discounts at conferences and exhibitions
  

ENTA will work closely with the media and government bodies to express industry's views and needs (on legislation, standards, standard operating procedures), and build strong relationships with NGOs and the public so to ensure full community engagment.

The Official launch will be on 1st June 2005, however ENTA is currently active in surveying Europe's leading nanotechnology organisations to shape future strategy and initiatives.

Industry leaders are encouraged now to become involved in shaping the future of ENTA and nanotechnology, in both advisory and member capacities.

For further information, or to air your views, contact Del Stark, del@nano.org.uk.
Tel: 44 (0) 141 330 2143. Fax: 44 (0) 141 330 2144.
Note: The flagship event of ENTA is the NanoSolutions Conference and Exhibition, to be held this year in Cologne on November 8-10 2005.

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About ENTA

Origins:

The Institute of Nanotechnology (founded by Ottilia Saxl in 1994) was one of the world's first nanotechnology information providers, and is now a global leader in nanotechnology matters. ENTA has evolved from the Institute's corporate membership program, as many companies expressed a need for an organization that represents the interests of nanotechnology businesses across Europe.

ENTA Incorporates:

The Institute of Nanotechnology 's corporate membership program which addresses the needs of the nanobusiness community;

The NanoMicroClub (NMC) and its members, operational since January 2004, which provides a support network for over 150 early stage nano and micro technology enterprises.
 

ENTA Strategic Goals:

• provide favourable conditions for increased investment and coordination of R&D to reinforce industrial involvement in nanotechnology, together with scientific excellence and competition; 
• develop a world-class competitive R&D infrastructure ("poles of excellence") that take into account the needs of both industry and research organisations; 
  promote the interdisciplinary education and training of research personnel, together with a strong entrepreneurial mindset; 
• provide favourable conditions for industrial innovation to ensure that R&D is translated into affordable and safe, wealth-generating products and processes; 
• respect ethical principles, integrate societal considerations into the R&D process at an early stage and encourage a dialogue with citizens; 
• assess and address possible public health, occupational health and safety, environmental and consumer risks of nanotechnology based products at the earliest possible stage; 
• complement the above actions with appropriate cooperation and initiatives at the international level.
   

Contact:

Del Stark, European Nanotechnology Trade Association, del@nano.org.uk.
Tel: +44 (0) 141 330 2143. Fax: +44 (0) 141 330 2144.

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