In Rhône-Alpes, close to sixty research laboratories are engaged in the study and the nanofabrication of nano-objects and device components. There are grouped with Universities and Grandes Ecoles in federations for the site in close ties with research poles (Pole de Recherche et d’Enseignement Supérieur). A projet for an Advanced Reseach Technology Network "Nanosciences ouround nano-electronics" has for mission an animation around eight thematics projects. The Micro-Nano regional cluster is an interface between industrial research driven the the Minalogic competitivity pole and more forward-looking research.
C’Nano competence centers have been created in 2005. Their mission is to
Structure regional research
be the regional correspondant with European programs (such as NanoSci-Era) and foster discussion for national program calls.
Set up and facilitate the access to shared facilities to the entire Rhône-Alpes research community.
Define priorities and coordonnate initiatives between the different regional structures.
Organize communication events around nanosciences between
Laboratories and the research community irrespective of their discipline.
We organize thematic workshops and regional meetings, the most visible one being the Nanoscience and Nanotechnologie Rhône-Alpes days which attract more than two hundred participants.
Researchers and youth through training and conferences in high schools and universities.
The research community and the general public through science exhibits and fairs, medias and public conference and debates.