An introduction to the FP7 Network InForm, dedicated to the Nanoscale in Formulations

1. An Introduction
• An Invitation to Join a
unique European program
Philippe Rogueda
Novartis: InForm partner

2. Networking on
Nanotechnologies
• InForm is a network of
institutions funded through
FP7 Theme 4:
Nanosciences,nanotechnologies, materials &
new production technologies to promote
discussions in the field of nanotechnologies

3. Networking on
Nanotechnologies

4. Aims
• To encourage networking on
nanosciences
• To dessiminate knowledge on
nanosciences
• To create contact between
nanotech scientists

5. Aims
• To facilitate access to people in academia, research
institutions, industry and SMEs working in formulations using
nanomaterials, or on the development of new materials with
exciting properties, to high quality, EU funded, networking
events to identify and enhance complementary interests
within Europe and targeted regions: America and Asia-
Pacific.
• To create appropriate international forums and activities to
obtain first hand knowledge of the state of the art in the six
targeted areas of knowledge relevant to the use of
nanomaterials in formulations.
• To establish a short term researcher exchange program to
seed new collaborations and create partnerships within
Europe and between Europe and targeted regions.
• To establish easy access and readily available networking
tools that will facilitate the creation of partnerships within
Europe and targeted world regions, and provide up to date
information for funding applicable to the incorporation of
nanomaterials in formulations.

6. Aims
• Researchers across Europe working in formulations will benefit
from InForm by:
• Participating in the events organised by InForm, and access
in one place the best knowledge in the field,
• Benefiting from unique networking opportunities with major
stakeholders within the area of formulations and
nanomaterials.
• Participating in the researcher exchange program to seed
new collaborations.
• Accessing information about meetings, events, training
programs and funding sources in nanotechnology and
formulation

7. Science
• InForm covers 6 themes:
Formulation of nano-bio materials
Handling and processing of powders
Processing of soft nanomaterial formulations
Physical chemistry at the nanoscale
Safety and health effects of nanoscale materials
Smart and functional materials in formulations:
coatings, films and tapes

8. 17 Partners
The following companies and institutions have come together to manage the exchange of
information on the formulation of nanomaterials, on behalf of the EU.
• Automaxion SARL, France
• University of Manchester, UK
• FSTG (Royal Society of Chemistry), UK
• Dechema, Germany
• Societé Chimique de France
• Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Spain
• YKI, Institute for Surface Chemistry, Sweden
• Daren Laboratories, Israel
• Higgins Consulting Ltd., UK
• Novartis, UK
• Bayer CropScience, Germany
• Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sydney , Australia
• Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, Singapore
• University of Malaya, Malaysia
• Southwest Forestry University, China
• Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India
• Strider Research Corporation (nanoparticles.org), US

9. Events
• 3 major events:
– Nanoformulation 2010
(with Formula VI)
Stockholm, June 2010
– Nanoformulation 2011
(with ICMAT)
Singapore, June 2011
– Nanoformulation 2012
Barcelona, June 2012

10. Travel bursaries
• InForm provides bursaries
to attend its annual
conferences
– Industry & academia
– EU and non-EU can apply

11. Research exchange
programme
• Funds are available for
researcher exchange
program to seed future
collaborations
• Must be on InForm topic

12. Register Now
• Join the discussions
• Be alerted of the latest news
• Apply for bursaries:
www.nanoformulation.eu

13. Nanoformulation 2010
• www.nanoformulations2010.com
• Stockholm 9-11 June 2010
• Program finalised
• More opportunities in 2011
• Linked to Formula VI
• Registration still opened

14. Nanoformulation 2011
• Singapore 27 June to 1
July 2011
• In parallel with ICMAT
• Important dates:
Website – June 2010
Abstracts Sept to Dec 2010

15. Further Information
• Visit
www.nanoformulation.eu
• LinkedIn:
– InForm group
– FSTG group