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AGeNT-D

AGeNT-D is a consortium of the nine German Nanotechnology Competence Centers (CCNano),
which are networks of partners from science, industry and finances. They are focussed on
different areas of nanotechnology and supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF) since 1998. Central goal is the concentration of the knowledge in the area of
nanotechnology and its supply to industry and society to profit by applications. AGeNT-D was
established in February 2007 and is supported by the BMBF. It is managed by CC
NanoOptoelectronics. The managing director is Prof. Dr. Dieter Bimberg.

 

The members are presently
• cc-NanoChem e.V.-Competence Center Chemical Nanotechnology for New Materials
• CeNTech - Center for Nanotechnology
• ENNaB - Excellence Network NanoBioTechnology
• INCH - Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center
• NanoBioNet e.V. - Network of Competence for Nano- and Biotechnology
• NanoMat - Competence Network for Nanomaterials
• NanOp - Competence Centre for the Application of Nanostructures in Optoelectronics
• UFS - Competence Center Ultrathin Functional Films
• UPOB - Competence Center Ultra-Precise Surface Figuring e.V.

 

Working areas and targets of AGeNT-D
• Development of mutual R&D strategies
• Strengthening of supraregional networking and international co-operation
• Strengthening of technology transfers within and between the networks
• Political advisory work
• Education and advanced training
• Standardisation
• Constitution of mutual public relations
• Grant of nanoscience awards