Nanotechnology: Delivering Innovation and Launch of "METRC Innovation Awards"
Nanotechnology: Delivering Innovation and Launch of "METRC Innovation Awards"
Date: 06 Feb 2012Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Venue: Mercure Hotel, Sheffield
METRC, supported by the NanoKTN and the Materials KTN, present a free one day conference showcasing successful research and innovation partnerships between companies and universities. "METRC Innovation Awards" – funding designed to support new research and innovation projects between companies and universities – will also be launched at the event.
Confirmed speakers:
- METRC: Prof Tony Ryan, METRC Grant Holder & Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Sheffield
- Reckitt Benckiser: Carl Clayton, Head of Global Technology Sourcing
- Spartan Nano Ltd: Dr Andrew Dean, CEO & Durham University: Dr Del Aktinson
- QuantuMDx Ltd: Elaine Warburton, CEO & University of Sheffield: Dr David Williams
- High Force Research Ltd: Dr Roy Valentine, Research Director, & Durham University: Prof Andy Whiting
- Oxford Advances Surfaces Group PLC: Dr Gareth Wakefield, Technical Director & University of Sheffield: Prof Steve Banwart
- Orla Protein Technologies Ltd: Dr Dale Athey, CEO & University of Sheffield: Dr Gwen Reilly
- Nature’s Laboratory: James Fearnley, CEO & University of Bradford: Prof Anant Paradkar
Confirmed exhibitors include:
- METRC
- The Polymer Centre, University of Sheffield
- Nano KTN
- Materials KTN
For more information please visit their website.
