Philadelphia, PA—October 14, 2004—Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP), New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology, and Delaware Technology Park were awarded a $295,000 grant today from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA), to create the Mid-Atlantic Nanotechnology Alliance (MANA). The award presentation occurred at a special ceremony during the State Science and Technology Institute annual conference held October 13-15 in Philadelphia.
MANA was conceived by the Nanotechnology Hot Team during the Regional Roadmap 2010 process, an initiative of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and Innovation Philadelphia. “The Mid-Atlantic region is emerging as a nanotechnology leader, with important research, development and industrial initiatives already underway. MANA was established to position the tri-state region (DE, NJ, and PA) as a global hub for the expanded research, development, application, and commercialization of nanotechnology,” noted RoseAnn B. Rosenthal, president and CEO of BFTP/SEP.
The two-year EDA grant will facilitate MANA's efforts to secure and attract funding for research, facilities, commercialization and company investments; develop and disseminate information and knowledge for best practices, as well as policy, planning, and investment opportunities, and position the region with a unified message. |
