1. The Advanced Technology Program In Partnership with NIST and the Nation Marc G. Stanley Director, ATP Marc G. Stanley Director, ATP (301) 975-2162 marc.stanley@nist.gov | www.atp.nist.gov National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce

2. ATP Mission … To accelerate the development of innovative technologies for broad national benefit through partnerships with the private sector.

3. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce ATP is a Part of NIST NIST Assets Include: 3,000 employees 1,600 associates $773 million FY 2004 operating budget NIST Laboratories Advanced Technology Program Manufacturing Extension Partnership Baldrige National Quality Award NIST’s mission: Strengthen the U.S. economy and improve the quality of life by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards.

4. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Key Features of the ATP Emphasis on innovation for broad national economic benefit Industry leadership in planning and implementing projects Project selection based on technical and economic merit Demonstrated need for ATP funding Requirement that projects have well-defined goals/sunset provisions Project selection rigorously competitive, based on peer review Program evaluation from the outset

5. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Fourteen Years of Innovation Since 1990, 6,054 proposals submitted to 43 competitions, requesting $12,969 million from ATP 709 projects awarded with 1,433 participants and an equal number of subcontractors 207 joint ventures and 502 single companies $4,101 million of high-risk research funded – ATP share = $2,114 million – Industry share = $1,987 million Small businesses are thriving – 65% of projects led by small businesses Over 165 universities participate Over 30 national laboratories participate

6. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Participation in the ATP … * Geographic location is not a consideration in project selection. The ATP has an active outreach program that seeks to increase awareness across the entire nation of the program's opportunities for small, medium, and large businesses and other organizations. To date, ATP has received applications from organizations based in every state, and has provided funding to participating organizations located in 40 states, and the District of Columbia.

7. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Innovations:  Digital X-Ray  Wireless Communications  DNA Diagnostics  Fuel Cells  Electronics/Photonics  Healthcare Informatics  Civil Infrastructure  HDTV  Many more … Technologies in Your States … Illinois California Virginia Michigan

8. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce State of Michigan* …16750 280 * Dollars represent ATP Amount Leads Only Applications Awards Participants Legend

9. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Exciting New Technologies … Bridging the Gap Between the Laboratory and the Marketplace

10. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Today’s Investments … Electronics and Photonics  Microelectronics  Optoelectronics  Optics Technologies  Power Technologies  Wireless Electronics  Organic ElectronicsBiotechnology  DNA Technologies  Tissue Engineering  Drug Discovery Methods  Proteomics  Medical Devices & Imaging  Microfluidics Chemistry and Materials  Chemical Processing Sensors  Metabolic Engineering/Catalysis  Combinatorial Methods  Separations/Membranes  Materials Processing  Advanced Materials  Nanotechnology  Material Interfaces Manufacturing InformationTechnology  Advanced Learning Systems  Component-Based Software  Digital Video  Information Infrastructure for Healthcare  Electronic Commerce  Dependable Computing Systems  Technologies for the Integration of Manufacturing Applications

11. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Forty Three Competitions (1990 – September 2003) 709 ATP Awards by Technology Area As a Percent of $2,114 M Awarded

12. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Distribution of Company Size Lead Companies 709 ATP Awards Forty Three Competitions (1990 – September 2003)

13. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce ATP: Strengthening America’s Photonics Industry … Since 1998 Nearly $293 million of high technical risk R&D funded ATP share = $147 million Industry share = $146 million Large cross section of participants 65 Companies, 4 Universities Plus many subcontractors

14. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Ongoing Projects in Photonics Optoelectronics and Lasers Sensors, Metrology and Inspection Data Storage Displays and Imaging Lighting and Illumination Bio-photonics Nanotechnology and Materials

15. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Nanotechnology... since 1991 39 ATP awards in Nanotechnology 24 Single applicants 15 Joint ventures Approximately $276 million of high technical risk R&D funded ATP share = $141.5 million Industry share = $134.4 million Large cross-section of participants 69 Companies, 2 Non-profits, 4 Universities Over 90 subcontractors, including 43 universities

16. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Ongoing Projects in Nanotechnology Nanostructured Materials Nanofabrication Techniques and Tools Nanometrology Nanoelectronics and Photonics Nanodiagnostics Nanobiotechnology

17. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce ATP Investments in Technologies Related to Homeland Security 106 projects $543M total investment $290M ATP share $254M industry share CIP/CS 6% CPI 42% CBRNE 42% BIOMET 7% 3% SI (data compiled over 43 competitions, 1990 – June 2002)

18. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce ATP Manufacturing Support (as a Percentage of $244 M) Misc. 27% Design 12% Control 6% Assembly 8% Tools 1% Forming 27% Inspection 8% Machining 11%

19. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Competition Structure 2004 Technology-Specific Project Selection Committees Electronics & Photonics Biotechnology Information Technology Chemistry & Materials Industry’s Innovative Ideas Industry’s Innovative Ideas Awards

20. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce  For-profit company  3-year time limit  $2M award cap  Company pays indirect costs  Large companies cost share at least 60% of total project cost  At least 2 for-profit companies  5-year time limit  No limit on award amount (other than availability of funds)  Industry share >50% total cost As a Single Company: Two Ways to Apply …  ATP encourages teaming arrangements  Most projects involve alliances As a Joint Venture: Research Lab With Subcontractors Consortium Company University Research Lab University + Formal AlliancesAloneWith Subcontractors University Company Research Lab Company

21. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Two Major Criteria Scientific and Technological Merit (50%) – Technical Rationale high technical risk & feasibility technological innovation – R&D Plan Potential for Broad-Based Economic Benefits (50%) – National Economic Benefits – Need for ATP Funding – Pathway to Economic Benefits

22. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce What we look for Focus on the civilian sector Focus on enabling technologies with high spillover potential Focus on overcoming difficult research challenges Company-university-laboratory collaboration, when appropriate Coordination with other public and private funding sources Clear position after basic science and before product development Clear pathway to the market

23. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce In Short… The ATPs bottom line is broad benefits for the nation – jobs, economic growth, better quality of life – rooted in innovative technologies. Specifically, we are looking for R&D projects that create: – Technologies with benefits that extend well beyond the companies involved in the project. – Technologies with broad potential applications, particularly across different industrial sectors; and – Path-breaking technologies that open up new potential markets or make possible wholly new products or industrial processes.

24. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce What Can ATP Do for You? Create sustainable technical advantage – you direct the research goals – we share in the risk of longer-range, higher-payoff research – ATP commits ~ $1,000,000 per year per project Retain your Intellectual Property Rights – U.S. for-profit companies keep rights to intellectual property from ATP-funded projects Encourage integration of business and technical planning – plan now for commercializing your research results – attend ATP-sponsored workshops with venture capitalists

25. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce What Can ATP Do for You? (cont’d) Gain recognition within industrial and financial sectors – an ATP award will attract attention from investors, strategic partners, potential customers, and others Find partners through our website – visit ATP’s Collaboration Bulletin Board – join ATP’s Alliance Network List Server We are flexible and fair, but firm – we will monitor your progress, but also be supportive if roadblocks appear as long as the project continues to meet the criteria

26. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Is ATP Right for You? Are you looking to further your technical advantage by conducting challenging research? Are the risks primarily technical? Does your project have the potential to generate broad-based economic benefits for the United States? Are you committed to taking the research into the marketplace?

27. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce “The SBIR and the ATP programs are different in important ways. However, they can be understood as separate steps on a national innovation ladder.” ATP and SBIR National Research Council The Advanced Technology Program: Assessing Outcomes

28. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce ATP is open to companies of all sizes Some SBIR funding is agency/mission specific ATP’s collaborative focus and flexibility of funding enable industry to address large problems ATP funding is available to all technologies ATP requires cost-sharing – commitment to commercialization ATP and SBIR

29. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Program Results Portfolio of Tissue Engineering Projects ($10.9 B) Closed Cycle Air Refrigeration – $459 M in public benefits projected Data Storage – $3.7 B in consumer benefits projected Component-based Software Projects – $840 M in public and private returns Flow Control Machining: Impact on the Auto Industry – $142 M increase in GDP annually

30. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Program Results Considerable success in advancing technologies that can contribute to important societal goals Net benefits of a handful of projects analyzed to date: $15 B – Far exceeding ATP’s total cost

31. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce INDIVIDUAL State Resources FEDERAL FUNDING (ATP, SBIR, MEP etc.) VENTURE CAPITAL STATE FUNDING GENERAL ASSISTANCE Encouraging State Involvement How can your state be a resource?

32. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Encouraging State Involvement Sustained Economic Growth within your State by Fostering high-risk technologies Developing revolutionary technology – products - processes - services Broad-based economic benefits to your state and nation Economic activity Foster business infrastructure of State Encourage partnerships between state industries, universities, incubators, and federal government to compete globally Benefits of working with ATP …

33. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce What We Would Like Your State to Do … Expand opportunities to engage: – Small businesses – Medium and large businesses – Universities Bring the best R&D projects to ATP for potential funding

34. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Call toll-free: 800-ATP-FUND (800-287-3863) Fax your name and address to: 301-926-9524 Send e-mail to: atp@nist.gov Visit ATP’s website:www.atp.nist.gov For Info on ATP and to Join Our Mailing List...

35. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce ADDITIONAL SLIDES

36. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Addressing a National Problem or Need Evidence Federal funding plays a critical role in crossing the Valley of Death – ATP represents a more important element in bridging this gap than may have been appreciated – VC, State Government and Universities only contribute between 8 and 16% toward early stage technology development – ATP and SBIR account for between 21 and 25% Lewis M. Branscomb Aetna Professor of Public Policy And Corporate Management, emeritus Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University Philip E. Auerswald Assistant Director, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

37. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Early-Stage Technology Development Note: The proportional distribution across the main funding sources for early-stage technology development is similar regardless of the use of restrictive or inclusive definitional criteria. Estimated distribution of funding sources for early-stage technology development, based on restrictive and inclusive criteria

38. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce The Washington Post Monday, May 5, 2003 Venture Capital Investments

39. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Evidence– In 709 awards, $2,114 million in ATP funds matched by $1,987 million in industry cost- share Federal Role Critical Leverages funds and contributions from other parties … ATP Award Statistics

40. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Appendix A: ATP Statute [Note: The ATP statute originated in the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-418, 15 U.S.C. 278n) but was amended by the American Technology Preeminence Act of 1991 (Pub. L. 102-245).] SUBPART C – ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM SEC. 5131. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (a) Advanced Technology Program. – The Act of March 3, 1901, as amended by this part, is further amended by adding after section 27 the following new section: “ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM “SEC.28.(a) There is established in the Institute an Advanced Technology Program (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ‘Program’) for the purpose of assisting United States businesses in creating and applying the generic technology and research results necessary to – “(1) commercialize significant new scientific discoveries and technologies rapidly; and “(2) refine manufacturing technologies.

41. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce The Competitive Environment Advances in technology account for more than 50 % of U.S. economic growth Global competition has forced a focus on short-term return on investment Now more than ever, our nation’s economic well being depends on rapid development and commercialization of technology

42. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Participation in ATP … 709 ATP Awards (Forty Three Competitions (since 1990)

43. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Lessons Learned Address a National Problem or Need Avoid Duplication of Effort Keep it at the Most Appropriate Level Strong, Well-Publicized Criteria Leverage Other Resources Evaluate Early and Often

44. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Lessons Learned Address a National Problem or Need Avoid Duplication of Effort Keep it at the Most Appropriate Level Strong, Well-Publicized Criteria Leverage Other Resources Evaluate Early and Often

45. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce National Problem or Need: The Competitive Environment Advances in technology account for more than 50 % of U.S. economic growth Global competition has forced a focus on short-term return on investment Now more than ever, our nation’s economic well being depends on rapid development and commercialization of technology

46. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Evidence Federal funding plays a critical role in crossing “Darwinian Sea” – ATP represents a more important element in bridging this gap than may have been appreciated – VC, State Government and Universities only contribute between 8 and 16% toward early stage technology development – ATP and SBIR account for between 21 and 25% Addressing a National Problem or Need

47. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Crossing the Valley of Death only to … “Valley of Death” The Darwinian Sea BasicResearch Invention Innovation & New Business … arrive in the Waters of the Darwinian Sea

48. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Addressing a National Problem or Need Investments in– Manufacturing:$224 M Tissue Engineering:$100 M Nanotechnology:$142 M Homeland Security$290 M

49. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Key Features of the ATP Focuses on the civilian sector Focuses on enabling technologies with high spillover potential Focuses on overcoming difficult research challenges Encourages company-university-laboratory collaboration Coordinates with other public and private funding sources Positioned after basic science and before product development

50. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Lessons Learned Address a National Problem or Need Avoid Duplication of Effort Keep it at the Most Appropriate Level Strong, Well-Publicized Criteria Leverage Other Resources Evaluate Early and Often

51. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Since 1990 … 6,054 proposals submitted to 43 competitions, requesting $12,969 M from ATP 709 projects awarded with 1,433 participants and an equal number of subcontractors 207 joint ventures and 502 single companies $4,101 M of high-risk research funded – ATP share = $2,114 M – Industry share = $1,987 M Small businesses are thriving – 65% of projects led by small businesses Over … – 165 universities participate – 30 national laboratories participate – 900 patents

52. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Lessons Learned Address a National Problem or Need Avoid Duplication of Effort Keep it at the Most Appropriate Level Strong, Well-Publicized Criteria Leverage Other Resources Evaluate Early and Often

53. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce “The selection criteria applied by the program enable it to meet broad national needs and help ensure that the benefits of successful awards extend across firms and industries.” National Research Council The Advanced Technology Program: Assessing Outcomes

54. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Two Major Criteria Scientific and Technological Merit (50%) – Technical innovation – High technical risk with evidence of feasibility – Detailed technical plan Potential for Broad-Based Economic Benefits (50%) – National economic benefits – Need for ATP funding – Pathway to economic benefits

55. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Project Selection Process Cooperative Agreement Cooperative Agreement SCREENING CLASSIFICATION Gate 2: FULL ECONOMIC/BUSINESS PROPOSAL + BUDGET NARRATIVE Gate 2: FULL ECONOMIC/BUSINESS PROPOSAL + BUDGET NARRATIVE Gate 3: SEMIFINALISTS IDENTIFIED  Oral review Gate 4: AWARD PROPOSALS Gate 1: FULL TECHNICAL PLAN + PRELIMINARY ECON/BUS PLAN ECONOMIC/BUSINESS MERIT  Technical Innovation  High Technical Risk with Evidence of Feasibility  Detailed R&D Plan SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGICAL MERIT  National Economic Benefits  Need for ATP Funding  Pathway to Economic Benefits DEBRIEFING

56. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce The Gated Approach Gate 1: Executive Summary, complete technical narrative, plus preliminary info on economic/business narrative Gate 2: Complete economic/business narrative, plus detailed budget information, if pass gate 1 Gate 3: Semifinalist, if pass gate 2 Gate 4: Award, if pass gate 3 and selected

57. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Lessons Learned Address a National Problem or Need Avoid Duplication of Effort Keep it at the Most Appropriate Level Strong, Well-Publicized Criteria Leverage Other Resources Evaluate Early and Often

58. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Evidence– In 709 awards, $2.1 Billion in ATP funds matched by $1.9 Billion in industry cost-share Awarding-winning firms have greater success in attracting additional funding for their ATP projects from other sources (“Halo Effect”) Leveraging Private-Sector Resources

59. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce INDIVIDUAL State Resources FEDERAL FUNDING (ATP, SBIR, MEP etc.) VENTURE CAPITAL STATE FUNDING GENERAL ASSISTANCE Leveraging State Resources Can states be a resource?

60. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Encouraging State Involvement Sustained Economic Growth within your State by Fostering high-risk technologies Developing revolutionary technology – products - processes - services Broad-based economic benefits to your state and nation Economic activity Foster business infrastructure of State Encourage partnerships between state industries, universities, incubators, and federal government to compete globally Benefits of working with ATP …

61. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce What We Would Like Your State to Do … Expand opportunities to engage: – Small businesses – Medium and large businesses – Universities Bring the best R&D projects to ATP for potential funding

62. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Lessons Learned Address a National Problem or Need Avoid Duplication of Effort Keep it at the Most Appropriate Level Strong, Well-Publicized Criteria Leverage Other Resources Evaluate Early and Often

63. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce “An Exceptional Assessment Effort: The ATP assessment program has produced one of the most rigorous and intensive efforts of any U.S. technology program.” National Research Council The Advanced Technology Program: Assessing Outcomes

64. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Other Organizations Industry Why Assess? To better manage the ATP! To answer to our “Stakeholders”! Government Performance Results Act (GPRA) Government Performance Results Act (GPRA) Congress Taxpayers NIST DoC To comply with the Law!

65. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Components of ATP’s Assessment Program

66. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce FY2004 Competition Federal Register Announcement: – ATP 2004 budget includes $60.7 million for new awards – Continued streamlined competition process – New ATP Proposal Preparation Kit (02/04) – Optional electronic submissions for all proposers ATP automatically sends out Kit and announcements to mailing list

67. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce FY2004 Competition Important Dates The Competition is currently open The deadline is: – Wednesday, April 14, 2004

68. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce FY2004 Competition Important Information To be considered for funding in Fiscal Year 2004 – Proposers must submit their Gate 1 proposals by Wednesday, April 14, 2004 All hand-delivered or electronically submitted proposals must be received by 3:00 PM Eastern time on April 14, 2004

69. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce FY2004 Competition Important Information (cont’d) All other carrier delivered proposals must be postmarked by the due date (April 14, 2004) and received no later than 3:00 P.M. Eastern time on: – Wednesday, April 28, 2004 Proposals submitted through guaranteed overnight carriers are deemed to be postmarked on the date they are delivered to the carrier

70. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Points of Contact Competition process, project selection criteria, or other programmatic questions – Bettijoyce Lide, (301) 975-2218 – bettijoyce.lide@nist.gov Eligibility and cost-sharing requirements, budgets, or other administrative matters – Barbara Lambis, (301) 975-4447 – barbara.lambis@nist.gov Human and/or animal subjects used in research – Phone: (301) 975-8779

71. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Points of Contact (cont’d) Electronic Submission System – John Garguilo, (301) 975-4426 – john.garguilo@nist.gov Foreign participation as single-company proposers, joint ventures, or subcontractors – Connie Chang, (301) 975-4318 – connie.chang@nist.gov

72. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Call toll-free: 800-ATP-FUND (800-287-3863) Fax your name and address to: 301-926-9524 Send e-mail to: atp@nist.gov Visit ATP’s website:www.atp.nist.gov For Info on ATP and to Join Our Mailing List...

73. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce ATP Investments in Technologies Related to Homeland Security (data compiled over 43 competitions, 1990 – June 2002) CIP/CS 6% CPI 42% CBRNE 42% BIOMET 7% 3% 106 projects $543M total investment $290M ATP share $254M industry share SI

74. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce ATP Investments in Technologies in Support of Homeland Security Relate to NIST SFAs HEALTH CARE NANOTECHNOLOGY IT/ KM HOMELAND SECURITY Biometrics CBRNE: Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear/Exposure CPI: Critical Physical Infrastructure TIR: Technologies for Incident Response CIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection CS: Cyber-security S&I: Surveillance and Intelligence CDM: Critical Defense Manufacturing

75. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Nanotechnology... since 1991 39 ATP awards in Nanotechnology 24 Single applicants 15 Joint ventures Approximately $276 million of high technical risk R&D funded ATP share = $141.5 million Industry share = $134.4 million Large cross-section of participants 69 Companies, 2 Non-profits, 4 Universities Over 90 subcontractors, including 43 universities

76. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Ongoing Projects in Nanotechnology Nanostructured Materials Nanofabrication Techniques & Tools Nanometrology Nanoelectronics & Photonics Nanodiagnostics Nanobiotechnology

77. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce ATP Strengthening America’s Photonics Industry … since 1998 Nearly $293 million of high technical risk R&D funded ATP share = $147 million Industry share = $146 million Large cross section of participants 65 Companies, 4 Universities Plus many subcontractors

78. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Ongoing Projects in Photonics Optoelectronics and Lasers Sensors, Metrology & Inspection Data Storage Displays & Imaging Lighting & Illumination Bio-photonics Nanotechnology and Materials

79. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce ATP in Tissue Engineering ATP awards in tissue engineering target a wide range of technologies that address treatment methodologies for many important families of disease. In addition to the high levels of mortality and the associated indirect cost of morbidity caused by these diseases, the annual financial burden of treatment in the United States is substantial. Disease Diabetes Heart Disease Liver Disease Lung Disease Kidney Disease Parkinson’s Disease Cancer Arthritis and Osteoporosis Estimated Annual Direct Cost of Treatment $44 billion $182 billion $9 billion $65 billion $18 billion $6 billion $61 billion $82 billion

80. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce ATP in Tissue Engineering In the field of tissue engineering, ATP has funded 51 projects; contributing nearly $100 million with corporate partnerships adding an additional $81 million. The estimated market for the regeneration of bone, cartilage, and other connective structural treatments is approximately $15 billion worldwide. The potential impact of ATP funded projects is therefore substantial. Benefits extend worldwide and into many different disciplines, including homeland security and biodefense applications.

81. National Institute of Standards and Technology Technology Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Misc. 27% Design 12% Control 6% Assembly 8% Tools 1% Forming 27% Inspection 8% Machining 11% ATP Manufacturing Support (as a Percentage of $224M)