is our new Ion Assist Sputter Deposition system, to be added to the equipment that has already been installed throughout the past year: High-Resolution Laser Lithography, Elionix ELS-BODEN 100kv Electron Beam Lithography, Nanoscribe QT Quantum-X Shape, CellenONE F1.4 Bioprinter, BIO X6 Bioprinter. The latest purchases bring us to a landmark—an investment of $50 million in equipment. Our advanced, varied, ever-growing equipment infrastructure, coupled with our professional team, is what makes BINA the attraction that it is, with more than 300 registered companies—over 150 of which are active every year—attesting to our commitment to open the BINA’s Equipment Center for everyone, particularly the industry. Augmented reality, optical design and fabrication and units that develop disruptive technologies for their parent companies are only a sample of the companies that have made BINA their home. Grants and Collaborations We continue our proactive spotting of grants and put extra effort into finding resources to enlarge free space for new equipment, personnel and faculty— these are major ongoing, challenging needs. BINA joined as a member of the International Network4Sustainable Nanotechnology and took part in the organizing committee of the annual conference held in Waterloo, Canada, in August this year. These activities facilitated a new cooperation with the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) of Waterloo University in Canada. Desiring to expand BINA’s exposure, we expanded our activity in EU widening countries, including visits to Kosovo and Georgia. These efforts opened up a new area of local and regional submissions not previously available to us, such as the EU’s Teaming for Excellence and local developments of the various countries. One recently received grant allowed us to deepen our relationship with the Czech Republic: strengthening the cooperation with the Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials (RCPTM), conducting mutual visits and allowing for a mutual submission of another proposal for the EU’s Horizon grant. Special Recognition For the past two years, we have worked tirelessly to integrate BINA into the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) network. Our effort bore fruit, and this year BINA was officially recognized as an EDIH, combining the benefits of a regional presence with the opportunities available to a pan-European network. On the one hand, we can provide services to local companies using our language and innovation ecosystem. On the other hand, the European network’s coverage facilitates the exchange of best practices across hubs in different countries and the provision of specialized services across regions when the needed skills are unavailable locally. Being an EDIH allows BINA to apply for grants distinctively intended for EDIHs to induce industry progress. We are proud to present to you the 2022 BINA Report, informing you of our premiere achievements. “Our advanced, varied, ever-growing equipment infrastructure, coupled with our professional team, is what makes BINA the attraction that it is” 8
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