The Irish Nanotechnology Association was established in 2002 by Enterprise Ireland to encourage the development of nanomaterials and processes by Irish Industry.

The key objectives are to:

• Make companies aware of the benefits of nanomaterials
   
• Highlight state-of-the-art research ongoing in Ireland and promote technology transfer from academia to industry
   
• Encourage the development of nanotech companies through spin-offs from the Universities and Institutes of Technology
   
• Encourage collaboration between researchers and industry

www.nanotechireland.com is managed by The Materials Ireland Polymer Research Centre, a Programme in Advanced Technologies (PAT).