Nanomanufacturing, Industry Liaison, & Innovation

Overview
The Nanomanufacturing, Industry Liaison, & Innovation (NILI) is a Working Group of the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology Subcommittee (NSET). The overall purpose of the Working Group is to advance and accelerate the creation of new products and manufacturing processes derived from discovery at the nanoscale. This includes stimulating nanotechnology innovation in and by Federal Government agencies, for their use and in transferring technology among industry, academe, and State and local organizations.

The NILI Working Group serves to coordinate nanomanufacturing R&D and translation activities among the participating agencies, which also involves liaison and close coordination with the private sector, where nanomanufacturing innovations will be implemented. It also facilitates interagency cooperation, and cooperation with industry, in the development of standards and nomenclature.