May 31 is “notice of intent” deadline for micro/nano commercialization competition

May 16, 2007 — The Micro and Nanotechnology Commercialization Education Foundation’s (MANCEF) COMS 2007 conference (Melbourne, Australia September 2 – 6, 2007) is sponsoring a Micro and Nanotechnology Commercialization Competition for students enrolled in any university that has a focus on research activities in the micro/nano technology areas.

Individuals and teams must register a Notice of Intent to Monash University no later than May 31, 2007. Entries of no more than ten standard-size Power Point pages are due by July 31, and six finalists will be notified by August 14.

The winner will receive AUD $5,000 plus in-kind mentoring and business-development assistance. All finalists will receive mentoring and other assistance. Entries will be judged on three criteria:
1. The extent to which the idea or product is unique and innovative in nature, and the amount of cooperation and input from various disciplines employed in development of the idea and the plan.
2. How clearly the product/business idea and proposed plan of implementation are presented (within the guidelines set forth) and the attention given to detail.
3. The viability, feasibility, and potential profitability of the proposed product or service.

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