NANOINITIATIVE BAYERN GMBH

Nanoinitiative Bayern GmbH is the supporting organisation of the Cluster Nanotechnologie. The corporation with limited liability is based in Gerbrunn, directly at the border to Würzburg city. Nanoinitiative Bayern GmbH is responsible for the management of the Cluster Nanotechnologie. Shareholders of the company are the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Würzburg-Schweinfurt and the Julius-Maximilians-University of Würzburg. The two shareholders are representing the local industry in Bavaria respectively the Bavarian community of universities and research institutes.

Nanoinitiative Bayern GmbH (cluster management) employs two scientists who are responsible for the operative business. Two assistants are offering support to them.

Nanoinitiative Bayern GmbH offers the following benefits:

1. Organisation of application-oriented events in Bavaria such as workshops, symposia, discussion forums with regard to nanotechnology subjects
2. Promotion of contacts between the nanotechnology research field and operators in the industry
3. Stimulation of subject-related contacts with regard to nanotechnology between manufacturers and applicants in the industry
4. Sourcing and preparation of knowledge pertaining to nanotechnological questions
5. Support and representation of companies in national and international trade fairs
6. Providing information with nanotechnology content to pupils and teachers
7. Strengthening the offer of courses with nanotechnological content at the universities
8. Public relations