Soldier Nanotechnologies
Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies
"The Army solicits proposals from U.S. universities to host the "Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies". The intent of the Army is to create a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), with industry partners, to develop nanometer-scale science and technology solutions for the soldier. The announcement was posted in CBDNet and published in Commerce Business Daily on October 4, 2001 (Solicitation Notice #50Z9Z9, SUBJECT: U.S. Army Research Office Broad Agency Announcement for the Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies). The solicitation is available below."
MIT's Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies (ISN)
"The ISN was founded in March 2002 by a $50 million contract from the U.S. Army. Our charge is to pursue a long-range vision for how technology can make soldiers less vulnerable to enemy and environmental threats. The ultimate goal is to create a 21st century battlesuit that combines high-tech capabilities with light weight and comfort."