PROGAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The ATP has made 468 awards since its first competition in 1990 - 157 to joint ventures and 311 to single companies. In fiscal year 1999, the ATP held a single competition open to all technology areas. In fiscal year 2000, the ATP is holding a single competition open to all technology areas. Approximately ten percent of the proposals received are selected for funding. ATP funds are being used to develop a wide range of technologies in areas such as x-ray lithography, data storage, machine tool control, electro-optics, superconductivity, printed wiring boards, flat panel displays, handwriting recognition, semiconductors, biotechnology, ceramics, composites, computer-aided design and manufacturing, and DNA diagnostics. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Implementing regulations are published at 15 CFR Part 295. The ATP Proposal Preparation Kit may be obtained by contacting the ATP toll-free "hotline" number 1-800-ATP- FUND or 1-800-287-3863. The Kit is also available on the Internet through the World Wide Web under the heading Publications on the ATP home page: www.atp.nist.gov. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Advanced Technology Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive Stop 4701 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-4701. Telephone: 1-800-ATP- FUND. FAX: (301) 926- 9524. E-mail: atp@nist.gov. Headquarters Office: Cita Furlani, Director, Advanced Technology
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