Representative nanotech companies actively involved in business and research are listed below. Leading Nanotech Companies

• IBMResearch

IBM's nanotech research aims to devise new atomic-scale and molecular-scale structures and devices for enhancing information technologies, as well as discover and understand their scientific foundations. Domino.Research.IBM.com

• Nano Opto

This nanotech company creates new classes of densely integrated, modular nano-optic components.www.NanoOpto.com

• Nanocrystal Technology

Manufactures drug delivery solutions offering enhance absorption rates and bioavailability.www.Elan.com

• Pacific Nanotechnology

Provides products and services that facilitate advances in nanotechnology and nanoresearch.www.PacificNanotech.com

• Versilan

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Pioneering the invention, development, and production of nanotechnology-based materials.www.Versilant.com

• Zyvex

Molecular nanotechnology company with applications in the areas of Materials, Tools, and Structures.www.Zyvex.com

• NanoDynamics

This leading nanotech company manufactures nanomaterials that may dramatically improve the form, function and performance of a wide range of consumer and industrial products.
Resources

• National Nanotechnology InitiativeMulti-agency framework to ensure U.S. leadership in nanotechnology.

• Nanotech Project

The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies is dedicated to helping ensure that risks are minimized, public and consumer engagement remains strong, and potential benefits are realized as nanotechnologies continue to advance.www.NanotechProject.org

• Nanotechnology Investing - government and academic nanotechnology investing.

• nABACUS Nanotechnology Group

Nanotechnology consulting and investment house.

• Sevin Rosen FundsVenture capital firm with a successful track record of funding early-stage ventures.www.SRFunds.com

• Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteAdvanced materials and nanotechnology research center.

• Sandia National Laboratories > Nanoscience and Nanotechnology"Thinking Big in a Nano Sized World."www.Sandia.gov\

• NanoBusiness AllianceIndustry association founded to advance the emerging business of nanotechnology and microsystems.

• Center for NanotechnologyConducts research work in nano and bio technologies.

• Phantoms FoundationInterdisciplinary nanobusiness and nanoelectronics research network.

• Fish & Richardson P.C. > Technology Areas > NanotechnologyProvides a full range of legal services to clients workings in nanotechnology

.www.fr.com/technology/nanotech.cfm

• Foresight InstituteLeading nanotechnology forum, focusing on the coming ability to build materials and products with atomic precision.www.Foresight.org

• Project on Emerging TechnologiesDedicated to helping ensure that as nanotechnologies advance, possible risks are minimized, public and consumer engagement remains strong, and the potential benefits of these new technologies are realized. The project was established in April 2005 as a partnership between the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Pew Charitable Trusts.