EuroNanoForum 2017 will focus on how nano and materials technologies can strengthen competitiveness across all European industries.
The discussion will also extend to framework conditions such as education, standards, regulations, IPR and safety issues, as well as entrepreneurship and industrial policy. The program will include sessions on finance and funding through European and National programs, in particular Horizon 2020, smart specialization and public-private partnership initiatives.
The event offers multiple occasions to get involved for industry leaders, researchers and students: at the Nanotech exhibition you will get the chance to showcase the latest achievements of your project; the workshops and brokerage event will create networking opportunities and the best poster and best project awards will put young talents and promising new solutions in the spotlight.
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