"International Nanotech Opportunities:
The case of Switzerland"

The Consulate of Switzerland, SHARE and Massachusetts Technology Collaborative invite you to a luncheon meeting to discuss international nanotech collaboration opportunities and network with local and Swiss nanotech experts

SHARE Boston Consulate of Switzerland
Friday February 28, 2003
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

For the second time, a prominent Swiss delegation is visiting the Boston area to establish scientific and business cooperation opportunities. The delegates are looking forward to meeting the fast-growing local nanotech community.

Building on a tradition for precision technology, Switzerland is a prime center for nanotechnology with increasing research budgets, numerous R&D projects and large companies adopting nanotech applications. The guest speakers will give you an overview of the research and business landscape.

Program 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Additional details on the participants can be found at www.swissnanotech.com

An informal networking lunch will follow - sandwiches will be provided. There is no charge to attend this event but RSVP is required at pascal@shareboston.org.

For directions:
www.shareboston.org/info/directions.shtml

About the Swiss Nanotech Delegation

On February 23rd, 2003, the leaders of the Swiss Nanotechnology industry and R&D will be arriving in the US to begin a six day intensive dialogue with the US nanotechnology community. Visits will include the NANOTECH2003 Conference and Trade Show in San Francisco, the Nano region of Southern California, and the Nanotechnology Corridor in Massachusetts. The "Swissnanotech" initiative is a collaboration between Location Switzerland, Swiss Business Hub USA, Swiss House for Advanced Research and Education, and the Swiss Science and Technology Office of Western US, as well as the Swiss Federal Initiative for Nanotechnology - TOP NANO 21. The mission of "Swissnanotech" is to promote Swiss nanotechnology expertise in the United States. For more information:
www.swissnanotech.com

About the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is the state's development agency for renewable energy and the innovation economy, which is responsible for one-quarter of all jobs in the state. We work with cutting-edge companies to create new jobs and stimulate economic activity in communities throughout the Commonwealth.
Web site: www.masstech.org

About the Massachusetts Nanotechnology Initiative

An initiative of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, the Massachusetts Nanotechnology Initiative (MNI) 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.
Web site: www.masstech.org/nano

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