Corporate Directory

The Corporate Directory is a directory of early-stage nanotechnology companies in Texas.  These companies are generally research-based.  Most are still development stage although several are shipping products.  All fit a strict definition of nano, which excludes many biotech (see BioHouston or Texas Healthcare & Biotech Initiative directories for these) and semiconductor companies.  Also included  in the directory is a list of the larger, established companies that have a Texas presence that are involved with nanotechnology.

To obtain a copy, become a NFT member and make a $29 donation to the foundation. Contact NFT for further details.


Research Directory

The Nanotechnology Foundation has developed a directory of researchers in the State. This directory is available for use by corporate and university researchers when approved in advance by the Foundation's board. This directory includes summaries of over 300 researchers working in nanotechnology in the following universities:

Bona fide corporate, government and university researchers can submit a request to search this directory by explaining their need and use of the information and providing a list of key words likely to be used to describe a professor's research focus.  University research offices might also use this information in recruiting graduate students and professors. Economic development offices might use the information when working on a company relocation. A usage fee applies for corporate requests based on the complexity of the search.


Document Downloads
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NFT Video (MPEG4 - 9 min; Video outlining NFT's objectives and goals of the Nanotechnology Foundation of Texas.

NFT Background Report (PDF - 51 pages; this report provides a description of nanotechnology, why it is important and what is happening around the world)

NFT Donation Form (PDF - 2 pages; to make a donation by mail. Online donations can also be made.)

NFT Summary (PDF - 6 pages; this is an executive summary of the NFT Background Report)

Texas Strategy (PDF - 6 pages; a suggestion for a science and technology strategy for the State of TExas)

HBJ Editorial (PDF - 2 pages; an editorial written by Conrad Masterson addressing the opportunity for bringing science-literate people into the state)

Post-Doc Fellowship Program (PDF - 2 pages; a description of the proposed program)

Outstanding Graduate Student in Nanotechnology Press Release (PDF - 2 pages)

Research projects for 2005 Keck Futures Conference on nanotechnology (PDF - 10 pages)

In 2003, Rice held an energy conference to address solutions to the world's energy challenges.  The conference proceedings were published in April of 2005 in an Executive Summary of 20 pages and a Full Report of 131 pages.

Texas Nanotechnology Links contains a list of useful nanotechnology general reference sites for the public.