Estonian Nanotechnology Competence Centre is a consortium of industrial and science partners formed for performing common research in the field of nanotechnology, results of which will be bases for development of new products and new research of consortium partners.

Mission

The Centre helps forming national professional community and technological basis in the field of nanotechnology. The Centre supports Partners’ developments towards international competitiveness by performing research and development projects, educating high-level professionals and participating in basic research necessary to ensure the sustainable growth of the field.

Goal of ENCC

1) Allow breakthrough Nanotechnology-driven innovations.
2) Offer basic and applied nanotechnology research.
3) Emphasize the unique capability of bringing the nanotechnology concept to commercial products.
4) Offer design, sample, and fabrication services to industrial, academic, and governmental customers.
5) Support the development of the nanotechnology industry by educating new scientists.
6) Lead joint research projects and drive the nanotechnology roadmap.

Benefits of the centre

1) Concentration and sharing of resources
2) Stability:
   - Long-term collaboration
   - Portfolio of projects
   - Investments
3) Effectiveness
4) Attraction
5) International collaboration

Benefits for commercial partners

Merging of resources-effective and quick way for achieving good result. Creating of research and development infrastructure -equipment and researchers resources. “Incubator” of good skilled specialists for high-tech business- future staff, partners, customers.

Benefits of research partners

- Additional research work financing from business partners.
- Research result commercialization.
- Expanding possibilities to use outside technology.