Sec. 115. Technology transfer
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In accordance with section 2(b)(7) of 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (15 U.S.C. 7501(b)(7)), the agencies supporting nanotechnology research facilities as part of the Program shall provide access to such facilities to companies for the purpose of assisting the companies in the development of prototypes of nanoscale products, devices, or processes (or products, devices, or processes enabled by nanotechnology) for determining proof of concept. The agencies shall publicize the availability of these facilities and encourage their use by companies as provided for in this section.
The agencies may waive this requirement for academic facilities for which the costs of providing such access would be prohibitive. The agencies identified in paragraph (1)— shall establish and publish procedures, guidelines, and conditions for the submission and approval of applications for use of nanotechnology facilities; shall publish descriptions of the capabilities of facilities available for use under this subsection, including the availability of technical support; and may waive recovery, require full recovery, or require partial recovery of the costs associated with use of the facilities for projects under this subsection.
In cases when less than full cost recovery is required pursuant to paragraph (2)(C), projects provided access to nanotechnology facilities in accordance with this subsection shall be selected through a competitive, merit-based process, and the criteria for the selection of such projects shall include at a minimum the readiness of the project for technology demonstration. The agencies may give special consideration in selecting projects to applications that are relevant to important national needs or requirements.
The Program shall coordinate with industry from all industrial sectors that would benefit from applications of nanotechnology by— enhancing communication of information related to nanotechnology innovation, including information about research, education and training, manufacturing issues, and market-driven needs; advancing and accelerating the creation of new products and manufacturing processes derived from discovery at the nanoscale by working with industry, including small and medium-sized manufacturers; developing innovative methods for transferring nanotechnology products and processes from Federal agencies to industry; and facilitating industry-led partnerships between the Program and industry sectors, including regional partnerships.
Section 2(b)(5) of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (15 U.S.C. 7501(b)(5)) is amended to read as follows: ensuring United States global leadership in the development and application of nanotechnology, including through the coordination and leveraging of Federal investments with nanotechnology research, development, and technology transition initiatives supported by the States and regions across the country; .
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