Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA)  |
 NIA Members Map |
| Abbreviation | NIA |
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| Formation | January 1, 2005;18 years ago (2005-01-01) |
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| Founded at | London |
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| Type | Nonprofit organisation |
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| Legal status | Industry Association |
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| Purpose | Nanotechnology, Innovation, Advocacy, Representation |
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| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
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Region served | Worldwide |
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Membership | Corporate, Affiliate and Associate |
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Secretary General | Sean Kelly (Interim) |
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| Website | www.nanotechia.org |
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The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) is the sector-independent expert, membership and advocacy organisation providing a responsible voice for the industrial nanotechnologies supply chains. The NIA works with regulators and stakeholders on the national, European and international levels so as to secure a supportive environment for the continuing advancement and establishment of nanotechnologies.
Members of the NIA are represented on globally influential fora, such the OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials, and the OECD Working Party on Nanotechnology, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), European Committee for Standardization (CEN) as well as national and international advisory groups.
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