Become a Foresight Supporter
Since 1986, Foresight Nanotech Institute has relied on the support of its members to lead the public debate, education, and advocacy for nanotechnology. Thanks to the contributions and vision of our members, Foresight has become the leading public interest think tank on nanotechnology.
Foresight ® is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible in the US to the full extent provided by law.
Become a Foresight Member
With your support, Foresight can continue to grow as a force for enabling researchers, technologists, companies, policy makers, investors and individuals to make informed choices about how nanotechnology can contribute to a better future.
Basic Contributor
As a Basic Contributor, you receive our Update e-newsletter with the latest thinking in nanotechnology, AI, other transformative technologies, conferences, and Foresight-related news.
Senior Associate
As a Senior Associate, you have the opportunity to become more fully engaged in guiding nanotechnology. In addition to receiving all the benefits of basic membership, Senior Associates are invited to face-to-face events, including Foresight’s invitation-only Vision Weekend, a rare opportunity to hear world-class speakers and exchange views on the future of nanotechnology.
Become a Leadership Giver
If you have the interest and capacity to become a Leadership Giver, you receive all the benefits of Senior Associate Membership, plus recognition for helping Foresight build its capacity to have greater impact through publications, prizes, policy and advocacy work, and projects such as our Technology Roadmap. Your general support donations will advance Foresight’s core activities:
- Technical conferences and presentations
- Underwrite Foresight prizes
- Publications and white papers
- Technology Roadmap project, currently in fundraising phase
- Direct mail programs to 20,000 new prospects to build awareness and expand membership base
- Public relations and media
- Web site expansion
- Policy and advocacy work
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| Quarterly Update e-Newsletter |
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| Invitation to Vision Weekend |
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| Quarterly Insider Letter from Foresight executives |
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| Discounts on Foresight Conferences |
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| Special Offer Notices |
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| Nanotech Classic Book Engines of Creation* |
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| Invitation to VIP Speakers Event at Vision Weekend |
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| Recognition in Foresight Publications (with your permission) |
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| Invitations to Private Gatherings |
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| Nanotech Book Nanofuture* |
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| Framed Molecular Machine Artwork* |
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| Private Meeting with Foresight Leaders |
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| Engraved Crystal Friend of Foresight Award* |
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| Copy of Nanotech Opportunity Report* |
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| Nominate Roadmap Working Group Member ($25K+)** |
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* Denotes one-time gift
** Nomination must be approved by Foresight President
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