The Washington Technology Center's Microfabrication Laboratory has been helping academic research teams and industry entrepreneurs develop leading-edge micro technologies for 10 years. On May 19th it's opening its doors for an inside look at this unique public facility. Take a tour of the facility, hear about programs that channel public support to technology R&D, visit with lab engineers and vendors and network with colleagues. Advance registration required.

May 19, 2005, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fluke Hall & HUB Auditorium
University of Washington Campus
Seattle, WA
For more information email: asanto@watechcenter.org.

The Washington Technology Center's (WTC) nanotechnology site now contains a wealth of information about the state's growing nanotechnology sector. Of particular interest is the new online Nanotechnology Directory which is an outgrowth of a database assembled by Avogadro Partners.

If you would like to change the presentation of your company or add your company to the directory, please contact:

John C. Martin, Jr., Director
Washington Nanotechnology Initiative
jcmartinjr@watechcenter.org
http://www.wananotech.org/
206.852.6409

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UW TechTransfer Spring 2005 Innovation Forum
April 5, 2005
3:30-5:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact techtran@u.washington.edu

The Washington Technology Center, Pacific Northwest National Laboratories and Avogadro Partners with the sponsorship of Senator Maria Cantwell have released a new report documenting the crucial importance of maintaining and building on Washington's position as a leader in nanotechnology. The result of months of state wide meetings and research, the report highlights the University of Washington's role as an innovator and center for nanotechnology research as well as identifying key areas that must be strengthened if Washington businesses are to remain competitive in world markets.