Massachusetts Nanotechnology Initiative

Here is one example to learn from about how to cultivate nanotechnology growth.

In order to harness and expand upon the critical mass of activity in nanotechnology in the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Nanotechnology Initiative is focused on creating strategic alliances and facilitating dialogue and collaboration among the state’s industry leaders, world class research centers, venture capital community and corps of seasoned entrepreneurs in an effort to continue the growth of Massachusetts as the global center for research, development and commercialization in nanotechnology.

This initiative has four major objectives:

* Promoting Massachusetts based companies
* Strengthening industry/university relationships
* Educating the public and state and federal government officials
* Creating opportunities for new and early stage companies to
network with venture capitalists and established industry players.

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