What's Nanotechnology Network Center?

Nanotechnology Network Center () was launched in April, 2007 to provide effective support to “MEXT Nanotechnology Network Project”.

introduces various information on top nanotechnology through its website and in JNNB, an e-mail newsletter. Another main function of nanonet is to organize symposiums and workshops for researchers to share the latest issues of nanotechnology.

is operated by National Institute for Materials Science.

activities (May 2006).

Principal Functions

Website, E-mail newsletter, and Journals

Providing nanotech information for various needs

Creating website and issuing JNNB as well as other newsletters
Reporting research activities on nanotechnology and domestic/international patent information.

Accelerating Research Network

Arranging various symposiums and workshops for researchers to make collaborations, and exchange information.

International symposiums
Binational symposiums
Other symposiums/workshops

Education Programs

Supporting educational programs for young researchers such as

Nano-Bio school
User facility schools
International exchange for young researchers

Promotion of "Nanotechnology Network Project"

Introducing “Nanotechnology Network Project” by

Presentations
Exhibitions
Brochures
DVD at science museums

Overall Support of “Nanotechnology Network Project”

Organizing advisory meetings
Deliberating new strategies for promoting nanotechnology
Collaborating with project member institutions

Support of User Facilities

Providing general info on user facilities
Posting display panels of user facilities at an exhibition