1. NANOTECNIA PROGRAM FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Theoretical Education MAS Level Int. Student exchanges Bach. Level R&D stays in Europe/USA MAS level Applied 3D Printing Techniques Water purification & desalination solar thermal driven absorption cooling Practical Education MAS Level Theoretical Education Bach. Level Practical Education Bach. Level

2. Science Basics General goals: -Achieving theoretical & practical know-how in modern chemistry, physics and biology at European and US Bachelor standards, as prerequisite for Master studies in science & technology -Duration: 2 years Main action fields: -Set-up of on-line course program in collaboration with European and US University (under development with e.g. the University of Basel - Switzerland, FIU - USA) -Set-up of laboratories for practical training purposes (standard level experiments) -int. post-graduation student exchange for a 2-year study period Possible Financing Sources -Foundations (new laboratory equipment) -CH Universities (obsolete laboratory equipment and experimental setups) -SNF (Student exchanges)

3. Advanced Studies General goals: -Advanced theoretical & practical know-how in modern scientific fields of practical relevance -During the course, students may choose between starting up their own high tech enterprise or obtaining a PhD degree abroad -Duration: 3 years Main action fields: -Set-up of on-line master course program in collaboration with European or US University (e.g. University of Basel - Switzerland, FIU - USA) -Set-up of dedicated laboratories for application oriented research in fields of local relevance, such as: o 3D printing o Modern water purification/desalination o Absorptive cooling o Industrial energy optimization -1 year of int. R&D stay in Europe or US during 2 nd year of master program Financing: idem Science Basics Module

4. Applied Research General goals: -Learning platform for Master students -Developing technological skills & know-how as a prerequisite for local setup of companies with innovative technologies -Service platform (online) for R&D needs of existing local and regional industries Main action fields: -3D printing equipment & accessories -Equipment for surface characterization at mm, micron and sub-micron length scales (topology, rheology, chemical composition, mechanical properties) -Experimental set-up for energy efficiency testing of water desalination system components -Experimental set-up for testing of coolant absorption/desorption efficiency under controlled environmental conditions Financing: - Project financing organizations (KTI, NSF-USA, private foundations)