T-Platforms Group Chosen to Manage $6 Million Nanotechnology and Supercomputing Enablement Program

T-Platforms Group Chosen to Manage $6 Million Nanotechnology and Supercomputing Enablement Program
T-Platforms Group, a leading provider of HPC systems, software, services and solutions, was chosen by the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies, Rusnano, to lead the program management and execution for a competitive solicitation that will provide collaborative funding and development support for at least 20 nanotechnology-related computational tasks and 20 computational tasks from industrial …

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Nano-Biomedical Engineering 2009: Proceedings of the Tohoku University Global Center of Excellence Program, Global Nano-Biomedical Engineering Education and Research Network Centre, Se

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This proceedings volume details both current and future research and development initiatives in nano-biomedical engineering, arguably the most important technology of the world in the 21st century. It deals with the following four groups of nano-biomedical engineering such as: nano-biomechanics, nano-bioimaging, nano-biodevices, and nano-biointervention. Consisting of a compilation of studies conducted by group members of the Tohoku University Global Center of Excellence Program, with specially coordinated funding from the Japanese Government, the papers emphasize the integration of research and education collaboration between engineering and medicine, and showcase Japan’s top-level research in the field of nano-biomedical engineering.

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Review of NOAA’s Plan for the Scientific Stewardship Program

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To better understand our climate system, it is important that we have climate data records (CDRs) – time series of measurements of sufficient length, consistency, and continuity to determine climate variability and change – that possess the accuracy, longevity, and stability to facilitate credible climate monitoring. In 2004, the National Research Council (NRC) published Climate Data Records from Environmental Satellites to provide the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with initial guidelines on how to develop and implement an effective CDR program. NOAA used this book to draft a plan for a new Scientific Data Stewardship (SDS) program, and then asked NRC to review it. The new program will be responsible for processing, archiving, and distributing observations from satellite and supporting ground-based platforms for monitoring, diagnosing, understanding, predicting, modeling, and assessing climate variation and change.The NRC review outlines several ways in which to improve NOAA’s draft plan, most importantly by clarifying advisory mechanisms, providing more detail about how NOAA will coordinate with important partners in generating CDRs, articulating how the program will prioritize its activities, and developing ways to realistically project future costs. However, the draft plan is sound overall and NOAA should immediately begin implementing the SDS program while revising the plan as recommended in this book.

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Future Medical Engineering Based on Bionanotechnology: Proceedings of the Final Symposium of the Tohoku University 21st Century Center of Excellence Program, … … International Center, Japan 7-9 January

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Combining engineering and medicine research projects with biological applications, the contributions in this volume constitute the efforts of both distinguished scientists and young investigators in various fields of biomedical engineering at Tohoku University, one of Japan’s leading scientific research universities. The Tohoku University 21st Century COE Program “Future Medical Engineering Based on Bionanotechnology” is – out of 113 programmes chosen by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2002 – the only one program devoted to biomedical engineering. This book comprises the proceedings of the final closing symposium to be held in January 2007, and summarizes all the efforts of the program in a comprehensive manner. In total, more than 100 authors from the engineering and medical schools of Tohoku University have contributed to this volume, through which readers can understand all the research results carried out under the umbrella of the program.

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Singapore Global Investor Program

The Global Investor Program (GIP) was created by Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) to encourage investment in-flows, economic growth and employment. Under the GIP, investors have different options for investing into industries in biomedical sciences, clean energy, infocomms and media, among others.

With the program’s extensive provisions and options, entrepreneurs are able to invest in the Singapore economy hassle-free.

Investment and Industry Options

Investors may choose to invest different amounts, which are categorized as outlined below:

(i)             Option A: Invest at least SGD 1 million in a new business startup or expansion of an existing business operation

(ii)           Option B: Invest at least SGD 1.5 million in a new business startup, expansion of an existing operation or a GIP-approved fund

(iii)          Option C: Invest at least SGD 2 million in a new business startup, expansion of an existing operation or a GIP-approved fund

Entrepreneurs can set up a company in Singapore within a range of business sectors, as listed below:

(i)             Biomedical sciences (healthcare services, medical technology, pharmaceuticals & biotechnology)

(ii)           Clean energy

(iii)          Educational & professional services

(iv)          Electronics (electronics components, electronics systems, semiconductors)

(v)            Energy, chemicals & engineering services

(vi)          Environment technology

(vii)         Infocomms & Media (IT/computing & e-business, media and digital entertainment, telecomunications)

(viii)       International organizations, non-government organizations & philanthropy

(ix)          Lifestyle & sports (visual arts, performing arts, sports)

(x)            Logistics

(xi)          New technologies (intelligent systems, nanotechnology, new technology industries)

(xii)         Precision engineering (machinery & systems, PMC/printing & packaging)

(xiii)       Transport engineering (aerospace, marine/land/oil & gas)

Provisions for Entrepreneurs’ Family

An entrepreneur who incorporates a company in Singapore via the program gains eligibility for their spouse and children (below 21 years old) to apply for Singapore Permanent Residence under the investor’s own residence application. Male dependents will then be liable for Singapore National Service.

An investor’s unmarried children over 21 years old are eligible to apply for the renewable 5-year Long Term Visit Pass, subject to the investor’s re-entry permit validity.

Eligibility for Application

Entrepreneurs and senior corporate managers may also take advantage of the GIP. Applicants with an entrepreneurial and/or business track record are required to have the following:

(i)             At least 3 years of entrepreneurial track record with audited financial statements

(ii)           An annual turnover of at least SGD 10 million in the most recent year and an average annual turnover of at least SGD 10 million over the last 3 years

(iii)          Share ownership and substantial role in company operations and profitability

Senior corporate managers who wish to apply for the GIP may do so as well, provided they possess the following:

(i)             At least 10 years of corporate management experience

(ii)           A current C-level management role in the company, i.e. Chairman, CEO, CFO, CTO

(iii)          Current company turnover of at least SGD 100 million

Senior corporate managers are also required to choose Option A for the GIP application.

With its aim to attract international entrepreneurs to undertake Singapore company registration, the Global Investor Program provides entrepreneurs an opportunity to tap into Singapore’s robust economy and enjoy its business-friendly practices and incentives.

The country’s impressive economic track record coupled with its policies to stimulate business creation and growth helps investors see positive returns on their investments.

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