NanoBioNexus' mission is to provide the San Diego region a community service that facilitates partnering and investment opportunities in nanobiotechnology. This is accomplished through educational, networking programs and market research that provide visibility into scientific breakthroughs in the nanobio field. The programs also provide the opportunity for open and honest dialog between presenters and their audience. The goal is to promote safe and market accepted advances in nanosciences to maximize societal benefits resulting from new product developments and applications.