Friday, 20.11.2009
Joint nano research initiative announced

Computer maker Hewlett Packard and Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) are to jointly fund a €3.7m nanoscience research programme with CRANN, the SFI funded Centre for Science Engineering and Technology (CSET) located in Trinity College, it was announced today.<br /><br />The investment will fund research into the development of technologies for flexible electronic displays that can be used for laptops, e-books and other devices.<br /><br />Making the announcement, Minister of State fo Science Conor Lenihan said collaborative initiatives like this will lead to the commercialisation of cutting-edge products. <br /><br />Minister Lenihan added: "it is a great testament to the quality of the research carried out in CRANN that Ireland is now recognised as a global location for nano research.<br /><br />"This decision by HP will send a message globally that Ireland has the infrastructure and the quality of people to deliver results, which in turn will attract further international investment leading to new jobs in Ireland."