Project Partners

The Nanochannels project is coordinated by ORT Israel, the largest non-profit, non-governmental education provider in Israel.
European Schoolnet (EUN), based in Brussels, is a unique non-profit consortium of 28 European Ministries of Education, providing major European education portals for teaching and collaboration.
The Institute of Nanotechnology (ION), based in Glasgow, is a non-profit membership organization working with governments, industry and academics to support the responsible development of nanotechnology.
ZSI (Centre for Social Innovation), based in Vienna, is a non-profit research institute focusing on the social impact of technology development and innovation,
Deloitte provides the consulting and financial services and manages the daily administration of the project.
Partners Information
ORT Israel, which is currently training over 100,000 students in 160 schools and colleges, has also coordinated NanoYou, a highly successful EC-funded communication and outreach project about nanotechnology aimed at European young people through a wide range of school programs and activities. In its 62-year history, ORT has trained over 500,000 graduates, the majority of which work in science and technology.
 
Since its foundation in 1997,  EUN has been building a strong net of relationships between communities of teachers, students, researchers and policymakers through a wide range of projects, competitions, activities, communication and information exchanges. It supports the efficient use of ICT in education and it is firmly focused on  increasing European awareness in education.
 
Also established in 1997, ION has been mapping and analysing technology and market trends and monitoring changes in regulation and legislation. Environment, health and safety issues are one of its main consultancy areas. The organization both monitors and contributes to government policy at European and UK level.
 
For the past 21 years ZSI has been working on technology-based international and national projects contributing to the transformation of modern societies. Its work ranges from the impact analysis of scientific research to technology-enhanced learning and IT applications. The organisation also focuses on the relationship between international research and innovation policies.
 
Deloitte Brightman Almagor Zohar, based in Tel Aviv, is one of the leading audit, financial and advisory firms, with a well-established international reputation.