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<DIV>The first International Nanotechnology Business Idea Competition is now
accepting submissions from researchers and entrepreneurs.</DIV>
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<DIV>Organizers are offering $75,000 in prize money and business assistance
services to the most promising ideas for commercial applications of nano
research. The competition is being organized by Case Western Reserve University
and the Nano Network, a group of nanotech advocates in Ohio.</DIV>
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<DIV>The deadline for submissions is September 1 and winners will be announced
in October.</DIV>
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<DIV>If you would like more information on the competition or would like to tell
your associates about it, more information is available at <A
href="http://www.nano-network.org/competition/">http://www.nano-network.org/competition/</A></DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks,</DIV>
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<DIV>Chris</DIV>
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<DIV>Chris Thompson<BR>Vice President<BR>Edward Howard & Co.<BR>1360 E. 9th
St., 7th Floor<BR>Cleveland, OH 44114-1716<BR>216-781-2400<BR>216-781-8810
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