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.

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.

Making the announcement, Minister of State fo Science Conor Lenihan said collaborative initiatives like this will lead to the commercialisation of cutting-edge products.

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.

"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."