In early 2005, Tech 2020 leadership was challenged to launch an initiative
which would help the Innovation Valley region capitalize on the world-class
nanoscience resources and talent being assembled at the Oak Ridge
National Laboratory, the University of Tennessee, and the Y-12 National
Security Complex. Two years later, the Innovation Valley Nano Alliance
is making great strides to get East Tennessee “on the map” as one of
America’s pre-eminent places to perform nanoscience discovery and
nanotechnology commercialization.

1. Develop and Nurture a Regional Nanotechnology Community

a. Continue to host Alliance monthly meetings
b. Keep www.nanovalley.us web site current and provide links
to all of the region’s nanotechnology activity

2. Promote Industrial Partnerships and Recruit Companies

a. Continue contract with Lux Research for market intelligence
b. Develop new marketing materials for Nano Alliance
c. Host industry visits to region
d. Attend one major nanotechnology trade show or conference

3. Support Nanotechnology Start-ups

a. Assist 2 to 3 nanotechnology company starts in the region
b. Establish Commercialization Center at ORNL
c. Host Nano Nexus 2007 conference