Nanotechnologies aim to modify macroscopic properties through observation, control, and manipulation of individual atoms and molecules. It has begun to have profound implications for science fields, such as chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, computing and engineering. Santa Barbara is a hub for research and development of nanoscience including quantum computing.

The California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UCSB serves as a national research and education center, and houses the CNSI Technology Incubator, created to promote technology translation and local economic development by providing physical lab space to technology-based startups.

This program showcases companies that are already leveraging nanotechnology in their product, as well as those companies looking to new applications and new research in the field. Companies that are represented on the panel are from start-up, to mid-stage, to Google!

Panelists:

Luke Theogarajan, CTO and co-founder, Laxmi Therapeutic Devices.

Craig Prater, CTO, Anasys Instruments

Evan Strenk, CEO Milo Sensors, Inc.

John Martinis, UCSB

Moderator: Tal Margalith, Executive Director of Technology, California NanoSystems Institute, UCSB