Workshop to Organize a Pan-American Nanotechnology Network (PNN) as part of the Global Nanotechnology Network (GNN)

Workshop to Organize a Pan-American Nanotechnology Network (PNN) as part of the Global Nanotechnology Network (GNN) September 21, 2009 International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM 2009) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements Page 1 Executive Summary Page 2 Background- Introduction to GNN Page 2 Workshop Goals Page 3 Program Summary Page 4 Report Conclusions Page 8 Next Steps for Implementation Page 9 Appendix 1: List of Participants Page 10 Appendix 2: Summary of Group Discussions Page 13 Appendix 3: Presentations Page 16 Overview Page 16 Brazil Page 18 Mexico Page 26 Colombia and Andean Countries Page 32 Argentina Page 38 Venezuela Page 50 Chile Page 52 Uruguay Page 55 United States Page 59

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The organizers wish to thank Professor Guillermo Solorzano, Conference Chair of the International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM 2009) and Professor Elisa Saitovich, Program Chair of ICAM 2009, for their gracious assistance and support for this workshop. We would like to thank the presenters for providing an excellent overview of national and regional activities in nanotechnology-related research, education, and networking. Finally, we would like to thank all of the participants for their valuable input in helping to envision and plan a Pan-American Nanotechnology Network. We look forward to your continued leadership and support as we pursue the establishment of the PNN and the further development of the GNN! Sincerely, Jesús González Hernández, Director, Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados (CIMAV), Mexico Coordinator, Pan-American Nanotechnology Network R.P.H. Chang, Director, Materials Research Institute, Northwestern University, US Coordinator, Global Nanotechnology Network Co-Coordinator, Pan-American Nanotechnology Network 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Workshop to Organize a Pan-American Nanotechnology Network (PNN) was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 21, 2009. The event was hosted by the International Union of Materials Research Societies International Conference on Advanced Materials (IUMRS-ICAM 2009) and co-organized by Dr. Jesús González Hernández, Director of the Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados in Mexico and Prof. R.P.H Chang, Director of the Materials Research Institute at Northwestern University in the United States. The goal of the workshop was to envisage and plan a Pan-American Nanotechnology Network (PNN), as part of the larger Global Nanotechnology Network (GNN), which was launched in 2001. The 1-day workshop program consisted of a) morning talks introducing nanotechnology-related programs and activities in the region; and b) afternoon working sessions designed to plan important aspects of the PNN. The workshop was attended by some 100 persons representing academic, industrial, and governmental organizations from nine (9) Pan-American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Mexico, United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela and two (2) other countries: China and France. The main finding of the workshop is that a shared Pan-American infrastructure is needed to foster nanotechnology research, education, and technology development in the region. Participants found great disparity in regional capabilities, infrastructure, and investment in nanotechnology and concluded that a Pan-American Nanotechnology Network, jointly funded and operated by Pan-American partners, would greatly enhance regional capabilities, distribute benefits across the region, and facilitate cooperation with global partners. BACKGROUND: INTRODUCTION TO THE GNN The Global Nanotechnology Network (GNN) is a platform for addressing shared global challenges through nanotechnology-related research, education, policy, and cyberinfrastructure development, governed by the principles of shared ownership and universal participation. Three GNN development workshops have been held to date: Cancun, Mexico (2001) - 11 countries represented (Brazil, Canada, China, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, and US) Yokohama, Japan (2003) - 15 countries represented (Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, US, and Uzbekistan) Saarbrucken, Germany (2005) - 25 countries plus the European Commission (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, and US.) These workshops defined four major project strands: Research, Education, Facilities Sharing and Database/Cyber-infrastructure. 2

In November 2008, GNN members met in Washington, DC and agreed to further develop the network. A GNN implementation meeting is planned in Grenoble, France in May 2010. WORKSHOP GOALS This workshop was co-organized by Dr. Jesús González-Hernández, Director of the Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados in Mexico and Prof. R.P.H Chang, Director of the Materials Research Institute at Northwestern University in the United States to envisage and plan a Pan-American Nanotechnology Network (PNN), as part of the larger GNN. The 1-day program consisted of a) morning talks introducing nanotechnology-related programs and activities in the region; and b) afternoon working session designed to plan important aspects of the PNN. WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE The morning Session was attended by approximately 100 persons representing academic, industrial, and governmental organizations from nine (9) Pan-American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Mexico, United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela and two (2) countries outside the region: China and France. The afternoon Session was attended by a subset of about 30 participants who volunteered their time to help plan the PNN. A list of workshop participants and their affiliations is available in Appendix 1 of this report. 3

PROGRAM SUMMARY Part 1: Morning Presentations PowerPoint files are available at www.globalnanotechnologynetwork.org and in Appendix 3 of this report. Overview of the Global Nanotechnology Network and Workshop Goals: R.P.H. Chang of Northwestern University and General Secretary of the International Union of Materials Research Societies introduced the GNN and cast a vision for creating a PNN. Reports on Regional Nanotechnology Activities and Initiatives Report 1: Brazil Jose d Albuquerque e Castro, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) gave a presentation authored by Mario Baibich of the Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology discussing the history and infrastructure of the Brazilian Nanotechnology Initiative, launched in 2004. Report 2: Mexico Jesús González, Director of the Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados (CIMAV) and the Mexican national contact for Nanotechnology gave an overview of Mexico s considerable investment in research equipment and emphasized the availability of these resources to be shared by the region. Report 3: Colombia and Andean Countries Pedro Prieto, Director of the Centro de Excelencia en Nuevos Materiales (CENM) described activities at his own research center in Colombia and gave an overview of development needs in the Andean countries (including several countries not represented at this workshop such as Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru), where clear and longterm policies are needed to establish infrastructure and fund research. 4

Report 4: Argentina Ernesto Calvo, Director of the Instituto de Química Física de los Materiales, Medio Ambiente y Energía (INQUIMAE) presented an overview of Argentina s capabilities. Report 5: Venezuela Gema Gonzalez, Head of the Engineering Department at the Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas (IVIC) introduced Venezelela s activities in nano research and education. Report 6: Chile Victor Fuenzalida, of the Laboratorio de Superficies y Nanomateriales, at the Universidad de Chile discussed Chile s infrastructure and capabilities in nanotechnology research and development. Report 7: Uruguay Eduardo Méndez of the Universidad de la República-Montevideo gave a presentation co-authored with his colleague, Helena Pardo, outlining Uruguay s growing investment and activities in nano research. Report 8: United States Prof. R.P.H. Chang gave an overview of the US National Nanotechnology Initiative, the multi-agency program to support all aspects of nanotechnology, from research and development, to education, technology transfer, and societal impact. The above-mentioned PowerPoint presentations have been posted at http://www.globalnanotechologynetwork.org and appear in Appendix 3 of this report. 5

Part 2: Afternoon Working Sessions Everyone who attended the morning session was invited to join the working session in the afternoon. About 30 people accepted the invitation and spent the afternoon discussing key points of PNN development. Four working groups were formed, each with a leader and a scribe. Group 1 Celso de Melo, Brazil (Leader) Olivia Graeve, Alfred University, US (Scribe) Raul Quijada, Universidad de Chile, Chile Kenneth Gonsalves, Office of Naval Research Global Americas, US/ Chile Helena Pardo, Universidad de la Republica-Montevideo, Uruguay Luis Enrique Sansores, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), and Mexican Materials Research Society Jose D Albuquerque e Castro, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Group 2 Ernesto Calvo, INQUIMAE, Argentina (Leader) Victor Fuenzalida, Universidad de Chile (Scribe) José Roberto Vega-Baudrit, LANOTEC-POLIUNA, Costa Rica Jesús González-Hernández, CIMAV, México Sonia Wolff, Office of Naval Research, US/Chile Eduardo Méndez, Universidad de la Republica-Montevideo, Uruguay Haroldo C.B. Paula, Universidade Federal do Ceara, Brasil Group 3 Gerardo Trapaga, Cinvestav, Mexico (Leader) Diana Farkas, Virginia Tech and US State Dept. (Jefferson Fellow), US (Scribe) Regina de Paulo, Universidade Federal do Ceara, Brazil Luis Fuentes-Cobas, CIMAV, Mexico Alvaro Saavedra, Petrobras Research Center, Brazil Gema Gonzalez IVIC Caracas, Venezuela Kevin Pohl, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, US Group 4 Pedro Prieto, CENM, Colombia (Leader) Juan Muñoz Saldaña, CINESTAV, Mexico (Scribe) Jim Fillerup, AFOSR/SOARD, US Lelia M. Jimenes, Petrobras Research Center, Brazil Abel Hurtado Macías, CIMAV, Mexico R.P.H. (Bob) Chang. Northwestern University, US 6

Session Goals Identify priority focus area(s) for PNN activity Identify research topical areas such as information/communication, energy and environment, health and safety, etc. Identify leaders, working groups, and existing networks in the region Determine PNN organization structure, events, programs, joint funding support, etc. Discuss the need for joint actions by respective governments, industries, and private foundations. Identify potential funding sources to support PNN planning and operations. Write a GNN-Rio report to establish PNN and obtain funding support. Part 3: Group Reporting At the end of the day, group leaders presented their reports, which were gathered for consolidation. A summary of group discussions and recommendations can be found in Appendix 2 of this report. 7

REPORT CONCLUSIONS Nanotechnology plays an essential role in strengthening industry and solving critical challenges in energy, environment, health and public safety. The researchers who attended this workshop unanimously agreed that robust investment in nanoscale science, engineering, education and technology development will help drive sustainable economic development in their respective countries and in the region as a whole. An improved economy in the western hemisphere offers the added benefits of improved health protection and regional security. Presentations describing activities in eight Pan-American countries made clear the large disparity in nanotechnology investment throughout the region. For example, the US spends roughly $1.5B per year, whereas smaller and developing countries spend virtually nothing. Although several countries in the region still lack national programs for nanotechnology, others have already recognized nanotechnology research and education as priority areas. Mexico, for example, has made considerable investments to expand its nanoscale research infrastructure, including nanomanfacturing facilities and a new nanotechnology-focused research park in Monterrey. Argentina and Chile continue to expand their capabilities, and developing countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay and Venezuela have begun to increase their support for basic and applied nano research, and the transfer of nanotechnology to industry. An effort is being made in some countries to popularize nanotechnology in elementary schools and at the public level. This shared interest in nanotechnology development, together with the abovementioned disparities, is the main rationale for establishing a Pan-American Nanotechnology Network. A shared regional infrastructure will do much to enhance capabilities, build leadership, and distribute benefits across the region. The following key conclusions emerged from the one-day workshop: Developed countries need to work with developing countries to help them establish science-and-technology-driven economies. The PNN should be jointly funded and operated by Pan-American partners. Key areas for cooperation include collaborative research and facilities sharing, programs for formal and informal education, regular networking events, and the development of a shared cyberinfrastructure to support these activities. Multi-sector support will be needed to establish a robust and effective PNN. Partners and funding should come from academic institutions, industry, government laboratories and research institutes, regional organizations, government funding agencies, etc. Launching the PNN will require a bottom-up and a top-down approach, with support from citizens, the research community, and the government alike. Once established, the PNN will also serve as a platform for global cooperation, via the larger GNN Global Nanotechnology Network. 8

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION Pan-American Organizing Committee The workshop has tentatively identified an ad-hoc committee with representatives from countries that were represented to lead the formulation for the establishment of the PNN: Bob Chang (US), Jesús González (Mexico), Ernesto Calvo (Argentina), Jose d Albuquerque (Brazil), Gema Gonzalez (Venezuela), Eduardo Méndez (Uruguay), Victor Fuenzalida (Chile), Gary Albach (Canada, NanoAlberta). PNN Planning Meeting, Spring 2010 A PNN meeting is tentatively planned for the Spring of 2010 to address various aspects of network development, funding, and operation. Action Items Prior to the Next PNN Meeting 1. Committee members will solicit inputs from nanotechnology leaders in their respective countries. 2. Start developing an interactive PNN website (Chang will lead); and invite PNN members to create online research profiles for the PNN Directory. 3. Identify a host site and request funds for the spring 2010 PNN meeting (Jesus Gonzalez will lead.) 4. Formulate the best route to a workable network (R.P.H. (Bob) Chang and Jesus Gonzalez will lead the formulation.) 5. Formulate approaches to education programs and researcher mobility needs (Dr. Gema Gonzalez from Venezuela will lead the formulation.) This report will be used to apply for funding to support PNN development meetings, travel, and website development, etc. Action Items Following the Next PNN Meeting The PNN will serve as a platform for global cooperation as well as regional cooperation. A GNN workshop will be held in May 2010, following the Sixth International Nanotechnology Conference (INC6) in Grenoble, France. The PNN should identify a delegation to attend this event. 9

APPENDIX 1: WORKSHOP ATTENDEES Country Name Primary Affiliation Secondary Affiliation Argentina Maria Jose Sanchez Centro Atomico Bariloche (CNEA) Instituto Babeiro Argentina Adriana Serquis Centro Atomico Bariloche (CNEA) Argentina Ana Gabriela Layva Centro Atomico Bariloche (CNEA) Argentina Julio Guimpel Centro Atomico Bariloche (CNEA) Argentina Ernesto J. Calvo Instituto de Química Física de los Materiales, Medio Ambiente y Energía (INQUIMAE Argentina Susana Ramos Universidad Nacional del Comahue Argentina Silvia Perez Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT) Brazil Celso Pinto de Melo Brazil Carlos Alberto Ospina Centro Brasilero de Pesquisas Fisicas (CBPF) Universidad de Buenos Aires Centro Brasilero de Pesquisas Fisicas Brazil Elisa Saitovich (CBPF) Brazil Francisco Piorino CTA-IAE-AMR Brazil Daniel S. Almeida Instituto de Aeronautica e Espaco (IAE) Brazil Antonio Domingues dos Santos Institute of Physics, University of Sao Paulo Institute of Chemistry, University of Sao Paulo Brazil Denise F.S. Petri Brazil Alvaro Saavedra Petrobras Research Center Brazil Lelia Lowe Jimenes Petrobras Research Center Brazil Judith PA Feitosa Universidade Federal do Ceara (UFC) Brazil Jessica D. Bazzi Universidade Federal do Parana Zulmira Guerrero Brazil Marquez Lacava Universidade Brasilia INCT-Nano Brazil Ana Sofia d'oliveiro Universidade Federal do Parana Brazil Haroldo C.B. Paula Universidade Federal do Ceara (UFC) Brazil Regina C.M. de Paula Universidade Federal do Ceara (UFC) Brazil Jose D'Albuquerque e Castro Chile James Fillerup Chile Juan Escrig CEDENNA/USACH Institute of Physics, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Southern Office of Aerospace Research and Development (AFOSR/SOARD) Nanobiotechnology Network 10

Country Name Primary Affiliation Centro para la Investigación Interdisciplinaria Avanzada en Ciencias de Chile Fernando Lund los Materiales (CIMAT) U.S. Army International Technology Center Chile Edward Johnson for the Americas (ITC-Americas) Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) Chile Kenneth E. Gonsalves Americas Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) Chile Sonia Wolfe Americas Chile Walter Orelloma Universidad Andres Bello Chile Raul Quijada Universidad de Chile Chile Rodrigo Palma Universidad de Chile Chile Victor Fuenzalida Universidad de Chile Chile Vladimir Lavayen Universidad Federico Santa Maria Chinese Materials Research Society (C- China Yafang Han MRS) China Colombia Colombia Colombia Qiang Feng Pedro Prieto Ricardo Leon Resnepoa Nelly Cecilia Alba de Sancho University of Science and Technology Beijing Centro de Excelencia en Nuevos Materiales (CENM) EIA-UdeA Universidad Autonoma de Occidente José Roberto Vega- Centro Nacional de Alta Tecnologia - Costa Rica Baudrit Laboratorio Nanotecnología (LANOTEC) Costa Rica Ximena Matamao UNAC France México México Abdelilah Slaoui Abel Hurtado Macias Jesús González- Hernández México Luis Fuentes Cobas México David Torres Torres CINESTAV México Gerardo Trapaga CINESTAV México Juan Munoz Saldana CINESTAV México Luis Enrique Sansores Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados (CIMAV) Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados (CIMAV) Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados (CIMAV) Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) Secondary Affiliation Universidad de Chile Chinese Materials Research Society (C- MRS) Laboratorio de Investigación y Tecnología de Polímeros (POLIUNA) European Materials Research Society (EMRS) Mexican National Contact for Nanotechnology, Coordinator, PNN MRS-Mexico 11

Country Name Primary Affiliation Uruguay Eduardo Méndez Universidad de la Republica-Montevideo Uruguay Helena Pardo Universidad de la Republica-Montevideo US Kevin Pohl Air Force Office of Scientific Research US Olivia Graeve Alfred University US Elton Kaufmann Argonne National Laboratory US Jennifer Shanahan Northwestern University US R.P.H. Chang Northwestern University US Dan Finotello National Science Foundation US Diana Farkas Virginia Technical Institute Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Venezuela Gema Gonzalez Científicas (IVIC) Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Venezuela Juan Matos Científicas (IVIC) Secondary Affiliation Coordinator, GNN Co-coordinator, PNN Jefferson Fellow at US State Department 12

APPENDIX 2: SUMMARY OF GROUP DISCUSSIONS The working groups were asked to a) assess regional needs with respect to collaborative research, sharing of facilities, education, cyberinfrastructure development, and policy, and b) establish priorities for PNN development based on these needs. The following discussion items and recommendations have been consolidated from their group reports. A) Status and Priorities for Collaborative Research Priority: Establish Multinational programs to build up collaborations identifying focused common interests. Priority Topical Areas (partial list) a. Energy b. Agriculture c. Environment / Water Quality d. Health / Pharmacology e. Animal Health / Veterinary Medicine f. Recycling of Products g. Drug Delivery Priority Technical Areas (partial list) a. Nanomaterials; Nanometrology (New center in Brazil) b. Bioapplications/ biomaterials. c. Multi-functional materials d. Structural materials, functional materials and devices (Petrobras, Brazil) e. Coatings, Mechanical properties, corrosion, environment (Petrobras, Brazil) f. Coatings for a broad range of temperatures and functions. (Cinvestav, Mexico) g. Characterization at the nanoscale. Years of experience on contact mechanics capabilities (AFM, and nanoindentation) (Cinvestav, Mexico) h. Hard coatings, magnetic materials, sensors (Colombia) i. Nanoelectronics, Compact power, fuel cells, Propulsion, multifunctional materials (AFOSR, US) Existing Nano Networks in the Region (partial list) a. Regina, NanoUNAM, and Red Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, México b. National Nanotechnology Initiative, USA c. Centro Interdisciplinario en Nanotecnología, Química de Materiales y Física, Uruguay d. Grantees of the Materials World Network / CIAM programs e. Redes de Nanotecnología de Brazil con Chile, México, y Argentina The role of industry should be emphasized; Strong in Brazil (Petrobras for example) but very weak in many other countries. Find a way to bridge the academia-industry gap. Create a better balance between experiment and theory. 13

Status and Priorities for Facilities Sharing Access to advanced facilities (ex: the latest generation of electron microscopes) is difficult in many countries. Facilities exchange and information about regional facilities is essential. Increase awareness of existing facilities and make sure that all laboratories in the region are aware that collaborations among different countries are welcome. For example, the national nano laboratories in Brazil are open for all scientists in Latin America, and many Mexican facilities are also open to regional users. Perform an inventory of available major facilities and access conditions. Establish multinational programs to share facilities. Status and Priorities for Education and Training Increase collaborative activities with common educational programs. Encourage and fund exchanges of students and postdocs among different countries in the region. Examples: CAPES/FIPSE program and REU for undergraduate; establish a PNN program for exchange and mobility of graduate students, with research visits 3-6 months and defined working plan. Organize special schools (like PASI or Global School for Advanced Studies) for young investigators (particularly students, but also beginning professors) on a range of nano-related topics. Provide training for postdocs in project planning and proposal writing to increase their chances of obtaining funding for their work (Global School for Advanced Studies.) Find a way to bridge the academia-industry gap Establish Nano program for high school students and training for high school teachers: High school modules (kits and books) (Materials World Modules) are available in English and Spanish and may be translated to Portuguese. Launch programs to educate the population, politicians, and industry (ex: museums); Bring nanotechnology research to elementary school classrooms and to the general population in simple language. Priorities for Cyberinfrastructure Development Cyberinfrastructure should focus on people finding people; construct a database of people from all countries involved in fields of nanotechnology. Post research highlights and information about regional events, courses, training opportunities, etc. Post information about regional facilities and how to access them; Remote instrumentation Post information about funding for joint projects. 14

Potential events and joint programs to launch the PNN Organize another workshop similar to this one, but longer. Educational programs such as Research visits for graduate students; special schools on nano-related topics; and proposal writing workshops, etc. Outreach at Regional Events: Examples include: Nanotech conferences in Mexico (Dr. Elder de la Rosa); Latin American Workshop on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials; TAM / Dr. Marcela Beltrán / Summer 2010 / Mexico; Nanoclusters / Dr. Ignacio Garzon / Summer 2010 / Mexico; E-nano in Venezuela November 2009 (Choroni National Park) Public Policy Needs / Actions by Government Public policy work is essential Establish Nanotechnology as a priority area for national R&D investment. Many countries have already done this, but others have yet to do so. Recognize the importance of basic nanoscience research and nanotechnology development for solving national and global challenges such as health, energy, environment, security, and economic development. 15

APPENDIX 3: PRESENTATIONS GNN: Platform for addressing Global Challenges Envisioning a Pan-American Nanotechnology Network of the GNN Co-Chairs: Jesus Gonzalez Hernandez & R.P.H. Chang 9:30: Introduction to the GNN and overview of workshop goals (R.P.H. Chang) 10:00: Reports on Nanotechnology Capacities and Programs from: Argentina (Ernesto Calvo), Brazil (Mario Baibich), Canada (Dan Djukich), Chile (Victor Fuenzalida) 11:00 Coffee Break 11:30 Reports on Nanotechnology Capacities and Programs from: Mexico (Jesus Gonzalez), Venezuela (Gema Gonzalez), US (R.P.H. Chang), Uruguay (Eduardo Méndez) R.P.H. Chang, Northwestern University 4th GNN Development Meeting, Sept 22, 2009 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 13:00 PM: Lunch 14:30-17:00 Afternoon Planning Session (by invitation only) I. GNN Mission & Goals II. GNN Development III. Project Strands IV. Example of GNN Activity: GSAS V. Goals for this Workshop VI. Future Plans for GNN Development GNN Mission Address global challenges through nanotechnology-related research, education, policy, and cyber-infrastructure development. GNN is governed by the principles of shared ownership and universal participation. GNN Goals Promote global cooperation and information exchange Unify diverse stakeholders from academia, industry, and government Launch jointly sponsored, jointly led programs in: Nano research and facilities exchange Education, training, and leadership development Networking and cyber-infrastructure development Public information and policy GNN Development Three GNN Development Workshops: 1. Cancun, Mexico (2001) - 11 countries (Brazil, Canada, China, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, and US) 2.Yokohama, Japan (2003) - 15 countries (Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, US, and Uzbekistan) 3. Saarbrucken, Germany (2005) - 25 countries + European Commission (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, and US.) 16

Four Project Strands International Working Groups have identified four project strands for GNN investment Example of a GNN Activity Provides Leadership Development Develops Nano-based Research Leverages Global Facilities Expands GNN Database GNN Meeting, Washington, DC November 2008 Goals for This Workshop Regional Nano Networks already exist in: Nano leaders from US, Mexico, Japan, France, Germany, Sweden, Taiwan, S. Korea, and U.A.E. agreed to further develop GNN. Africa Asia Pacific Next Step: A Pan-American Nanotechnology Network Europe Goals for This Workshop Identify which focus area(s) should be given priority Identify the need for joint actions by respective governments, industries, and private foundations Identify leaders and working groups in each country or region Determine PNN-organization structure, events, programs, joint funding support, etc. Goals for This Workshop Identify potential funding sources to support PNN planning and operations. Identify research topical areas such as information/communication, energy and environment, health and safety, etc. Write a GNN-Rio report to establish a PNN. This report will be used to identify funding support from all government offices and private foundations and industries. 17

First networks Productive Development Policy BRASIL MCT National Policy for Sc. T & I Fuente: Luxresearch - Nanotech and its Growing Influence in the International Market (NanotecExpo 2006 - SP) 1,60% 1,40% 1,20% Estimate for 2010 with: 1,5 % GNP for R&D 0,65 % from private sector Total 80 70 1,00% 0,80% 0,60% 0,40% Setor Empresarial Gov. Federal R$ millions 60 50 40 30 20 0,20% 0,00% Gov. Estadual 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 10 0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 18

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ITAJARA MINÉRIOS LTDA KOSMOSCIENCE LABORATÓRIOS BIOSINTÉTICA LTDA LAGOA DA SERRA LTDA LEVIALE INDÚSTRIA COSMÉTICA LTDA MAGMATTEC MAGNESITA REFRATÁRIOS S.A. MIKRON MICROCAPSULES NANO NANOCORE BIOTECNOLOGIA LTDA NANOX TECNOLOGIA S.A. NANUM NANOTECNOLOGIA S.A. NATURA INOVAÇÃO E TECNOLOGIA DE PRODUTOS LTDA O BOTICARIO ÓSSEA TECHNOLOGY INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO OXITENO S.A. INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO PADETEC PADTEC S.A. PETROBRÁS QUATTOR SANTISTA TEXTIL SCITECH PRODUTOS MÉDICOS LTDA SILVESTRE LABS QUÍMICA E FARMACÊUTICA LTDA STEVIAFARMA INDUSTRIAL S.A. TECNIDENTE EQUIPAMENTOS ORTODÔNTICOS LTDA TOPCHIM DO BRASIL VALLÉE S.A VIGODENT S.A. INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO WSGB LABORATÓRIOS LTDA Kay and Shapira; J Nanopart Res (2009) 11:259 278 20

Nanophotonics NanoBiostructures Molecular and Interface Nanotechnology Nanobiomagnetism Nanostructured Coatings Microscopies Carbon Nanotubes Simulation and modelling Nanoglycobiotechnology Nanocosmetics Nanoscience for Agribusiness Materials Science in Nanotechnology NanoBioStructures & NanoBioMolecular Simulation Surface Engineering Complex Functional Materials Photonics for Optical Communications Photonics Catalysis in Molecular Systems and Nanostructured Micro and Nanoelectronic Systems Carbon Nanomaterials Nanotechnology for Integrated Markers Semiconductor Nanodevices Nanobiotechnology of the Centre-West and North Organic Electronics Nano-Biopharmaceutics Optics & Photonics 21

REDE NANOGLICOBIOTECNOLOGIA MCT- CNPq Coordination: Prof. Dr. Maria Rita Sierakowski, UFPR mariarita.sierakowski@ufpr.br Univ. Federal do Paraná Univ. Vale do Itajai Univ.Federal do Ceará Univ. Fortaleza Univ. de São Paulo 22 Researchers (including Pós-doc) 23 Undergrad. Students 43 Graduated Students PUBLICATIONS 217 MSc Dissertations 32 PhD Thesis 13 Participation in scientific meetings 109 Book chapters 11 Patents 06 Companies: Corn products do Brasil (Balsa Nova-PR) Cimentos Votorantim (Almirante Tamandaré - PR) Centro de Diagnóstico Marcos Enrietti (Curitiba PR) Petrobras (Rio de Janeiro RJ) O Boticário Franchising S/A (Curitiba PR) GOAL Polysaccharides from brazilian biodiversity for nanoparticles, functional surfaces and nanocomposites Polysaccharide Nanoparticles Xyloglucans, H. courbaril seeds Cashew gum based nanoparticles Angico gum based nanoparticles Galactomannan with hydrophobic functional groups Enapril /xyloglucan DENGUE DIAGNOSTIC Lectins as functional surfaces for dengue virus particles adhesion Drug encapsulated Enapril (arterial hypertension treatment) Bio-larvicide ( from Moringa oleifera) Malaria drug (chloroquine) Protein (BSA) Bio-larvicide (from Lippia sidoide) Malaria drug (chloroquine) Anti-inflammatory drug (indometacin) Hormone (estradiol) Brazilian Network on Nanotube Research: Science and Applications Brazilian Network on Nanotube Research: Science and Applications Marcos A. Pimenta (Depto de Física UFMG) Coordinator Hélio Chacham (Depto de Física UFMG) Sub coordinator USP SP USP Rib. Preto UNICAMP Campinas UFPA Belém UNIFRA Santa Maria UFMA São Luis UFC Fortaleza UFMG BH CDTN/CNEN BH UFJF Juiz de Fora UFRJ RJ UFF Niterói UFPR Curitiba 40 researchers (physicists and chemists). 17 research centers from 13 institutes in 8 different states in Brasil (CE, MA, MG, PR, PA, RJ, RS e SP). more than 150 articles published in the area in the last four years. 11 patents deposited or submitted http://www.fisica.ufc.br/redenano Synthesis of Carbon nanotubes using different methods. Purification, dispersion and functionalization of nanotubes. Progress in large scale production. Nanocomposites (energy storage, fuel cells, supercapacitors, aerospacial layer applications). Development of photovoltaic devices with nanotube composites. Gas sensores and bio sensors Biocomposites for biological tissues. Progress in the development of nanotube transistors. Fundamental studies and contributions for the basic science of carbon nanotubes. Brazilian Nanobiomagnetism Network Ü Coordinator: Paulo Morais (pcmor@unb.br); Vice-coordinator: Ricardo Azevedo (razevedo@unb.br) Ü 50 Professors (9 Full & 41 Associate + Assistant) Ü 250 Students (Pos-Docs, Graduate & Undergraduate) Skin Cancer Magnetoliposome Central Nervous System s Diseases Magnetic Nanoemulsion FOCUS Nanomagnetic Platform Synthesis Encapsulation Characterization/Tests Medical applications Magnetic Fluid Oral Cancer Magnetic Nanocomposite Mycosis & Leishmaniosis 22

Research activities R & D in Nanocosmetics I.J.N. in press, 2006 10 12 Universities laboratories working in this field 16 Research groups 6 International collaborative projects (France, Germany, UK, Sweden) ~ 6 big Brazilian companies supporting projects in nanocarriers Governmental funding (CNPq and FINEP) ~ 367 publication from 2006 to 2008 ~ 11 patents Sunscreens Development of Innovative formulations Rede THEO-NANO Some Brazilian Products MEMBROS 1. Adalberto Fazzio (USP-SP) Coordenador 2. Antônio José Roque da Silva (USP-SP) Vice-Coordenador 3. Sylvio R. A. Canuto (USP-SP) 4. Marília J. Caldas (USP-SP) 5. Maria Cristina dos Santos (USP-SP) 6. Klaus Werner Capelle (USP-SC) 7. Douglas Soares Galvão (UNICAMP) 8. Edison Z. da Silva (UNICAMP) 9. Alex Antonelli (UNICAMP) 10. Hélio Chacham (UFMG) 11. Ricardo Wagner Nunes (UFMG) 12. Roberto Hiroki Miwa (UFU) 13. Tomé M. Schmidt (UFU) 14. Belita Koiller (UFRJ) 15. Rodrigo B. Capaz (UFRJ) 16. Pedro Paulo M. Venezuela (UFF) 17. Ronaldo Mota (UFSM) 18. Paulo C. Piquini (UFSM) Célula de combustível Biphor BUNGE Paint Aluminum Nanoparticles, substitutes Titanium Fuel cell NANOX CLEAN NANOX BARRIER Graphite Faber Castell 23

Global Nanotechnology Funding in 2004 (US$) EU States 34% India 0% Rest of World 6% Taiw an 2% Korea 4% China 3% Russia 0% Japan 20% Global Nanotechnology Funding in 2009 Índia 0% Índia Taiwan 0% 1% Taiwan Korea Rest of World Korea Rest of World 1% 4% 4% China 4% 4% China 10% EU States 10% EU States 27% 27% Russia Russia 23% 23% Científica Ltd. 2009 USA 31% Científica Ltd. 2009 USA USA 19% 19% Japan Japan 12% 12% PPP Corrected Global Nanotechnology Funding in 2009 (US$) Rest of World 0% India Taiw an 1% 2% Korea 4% EU States 27% China 16% PPP Corrected Global Nanotechnology Funding in 2009 (US$) Rest of World 0% India Taiw an 1% 2% Korea 4% EU States 27% China 16% USA 16% Russia 25% USA 16% Russia 25% Científica Ltd. 2009 Japan 9% Científica Ltd. 2009 Japan 9% 24

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Nanotechnology in México Panamerican Nanotechnology Network Academic Resources Dr. Jesús González Hernandez Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados, S.C. National Contact Point for Nanotechnology Summary Academic institutions doing Nanotechnology Number of Researchers Graduate Programs Experimental Equipment Industrial Activities National Laboratories in Nanotechnology and other Initiatives of Mexican Government to Develop Nanotechnology Key Competence, Opportunities and Niches Septiembre 22 de 2009 Río de Janeiro. Comparison of México with other Countries Inventory of Academic Capabilities Inventory of Academic Capabilities 3- Research 14- CPI (PRC), 6-IPN 8 - UNAM Institutions CONACYT System Sectorizadas 23 14 34 1. CINVESTAV México 2. CINVESTAV Mérida 43 3. CINVESTAV Querétaro 48 4. CINVESTAV Saltillo 18 5. CIITEC -IPN 33 6. ESFM -IPN 47 7. IF- UNAM 35 8. IQ- UNAM 4 9. CIE- UNAM 50 19 10. IIM-UNAM 26 30 24 11. CFATA-UNAM 12. CCADET- UNAM 13. FC- UNAM 55 31 14. CCMC- UNAM 36 15. IMP 16. ININ 42 493 17. CENAM 2711 20 38 41 46 18. CIMAV 25 2821 29 53 19. CIQA 44 52 17 51 45 20. CIDESI 32 21. CIATEC 5 22. CICY 6 56 7 23. CICESE 8 9 1 10 15 24. CIAD 12 13 16 25. CIATEJ 26. CIBNOR 39 40 34 with more than 10 PhDs 25- IES (HEI) 2 22 37 54 56 Institutions 27. CIDETEQ 28. CIO 29. CIATEQ, A.C. 30. COMIMSA 31. IPICYT 32. BUAP 33. UACH 34. UACJ 35. UANL 36. UASLP 37. UADY 38. UAEH 39. UAM-Azcapotzalco 40. UAM-Iztapalapa 41. UDG 42. UG 43. UNISON 44. UMSNH 45. UV/MICRONA 46. ITC 47. ITS 48. ITH 49. ITQ 50. UDEM 51. UDLA 52. UAMS 53. UTM 54. UPChiapas 55. UAZ 56. ITZ 549 Researchers (PhD) Identified 127 76 36 129 IPN UNAM CONACYT System Research Institutions Sectorizadas Other Institutions 81 Additionally Additionally 101 101 technicians technicians were were identified identified 87 87 graduate graduate programs programs related related with with nanotechnology nanotechnology in in 27 27 institutions. institutions. Some Some dedicated dedicated (5 (5 PhD PhD and and 7 7 MS) MS) most most of of them them offer offer other other degrees degrees with with orientation orientation in in Nanoscience Nanoscience and and Nanotechnology. Nanotechnology. 257 257 doctoral doctoral students students and and 216 216 master master students. students. 12 44 Doctoral Programs Masters Programs 43 Bachelor Programs Inventory of Industrial Activities 157 laboratories and 17 pilot plants Only a few institutions have specialized state-of-the-art equipment: IIM-UNAM, IMP, IPICYT, CIQA, CIMAV and CENAM The Rest of the IIM-UNAM, 32 Institutions, 26 44% 44% (26) (26) of of the the institutions institutions report report at at least least one one project project in in development development related related to to nanotechnology nanotechnology Industrial Segment Electronics Devices Plastics & Footwear Aluminum, Metales and Equipment Chemical Electronic Materials Companies Surveyed 17 13 11 9 7 94 companies were surveyed The sample was taken from the 500 most important companies in Mexico, identified in the 2007 edition of Expansión magazine 64% CICESE, 5 CIATEC, 5 UNISON, 6 CCMC-UNAM, 6 IQ- UNAM, 7 CIAD, 8 CIITEC- IPN, 10 IMP, 15 CIE-UNAM, 19 CIQA, 24 CIMAV, 28 350 350 research research focus focus areas areas topics topics 191 projects are in development process Medical Applications Steel Paints and Coatings Ceramic Products Food Products Biotechnology Cements Glass Materials and Packaging Solutions Textiles and Fibers Personal Health Care Products Catalysts Water Treatment 5 5 5 4 4 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 94 94 companies companies 20% 12% 4% Micro Small Medium Large Number of employees: Micro (0-10) Small (11-50) Medium (51-250) Large ( +250) 26

Geographical Location of the Companies that were Surveyed Nanotechnology Projects in Mexican Enterprises 4% Companies Surveyed by State Location 3% 2% 1% 1% 1% 25% 4% 4% Nuevo León 6% Nuevo León Jalisco Guanajuato 7% Coahuila 14% D.F. Estado de México Chihuahua 7% Baja California Querétaro 8% 11% 101 Nanotechnology Projects from all the Companies Surveyed 88 TOTAL 60 Mexican institutions 14 in Europe 12 in the United States 2 in Asian institutions Tamaulipas San Luís Potosí Zacatecas Hidalgo Sinaloa Veracruz Value Map Nanotechnological Products Value Added ( $ / kg ) Metallic Laser Substrates Óxides Sources Pharmaceutical Catalysis Beams Semiconducters of Light Compositions Dielectric Personal Healthcare Products/Markets Dielectric Displays Resins Inhibiters Fiber High Technology Materials Compositions Protease Optics Semiconductores Food Apparatus Products Liquid Dielectric Crystals Nucleic Thin Water Packaging Acids Films Treatment Polymers Optical Imaging Products/Markets Systems Water Air Systems Mid-Low Technology Purification Products/Markets Mid-High Technology Elastomers Aqua's Thermoplastics Refractive Solutions Fibers Indexes Biotechnology Textiles Materials Glass Materials Steel Cement Technologies in Mexico Registered Patents 70% 25% 5% Diagnostic and Prospective of the Nanotechnology in México Recommendations To create an Initiative or National Program. Obtain public funding for investment in R+D+I to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Impulse R+D+I responsibly. To promote the development of Human Resources. Incorporate nanotechnology in the political priorities for national industrial development Scientific / Technological Complexity Strategy for the Development of Nanotechnology in the State of Nuevo Leon Cluster of Nanotechnology 17 Companies, 6 National 3 International Academic Institutions Research and Innovation Technology Park Incubator for Nanotechnology 6 Technological Platforms (Pilot Plants) 2 Nanoparticles (M, MO, Comp) 1 Carbon Nanotubes 1 AACVD Thin Films 1 Application to Final Product 2 More to be implemented in Bionanotechnology 27

0.8 Ha Pilot Plants (Patented, Kgs/hr, flexible, scalable) Mass Production of Carbon Nanotubes Metalic, Oxides and Composites Nanoparticles Incubator for Nanotechnology Location Research and Innovation Technology Park Monterrey, N.L. N Incubadora 0.5 Ha Incubadora Biotech Parking 0.5 Ha 2 Ha 2 Ha 2 Ha 1.5 Ha -Hotel - Area Comercial - Area de Servicios 2 Ha 1.5 Ha More than 30 R&D Centers (Private and Government) Nidos 2.3 Ha Negotiations National Council on Science & Technology National Research System CONACYT Main Institutions Doing Nanotechnology in México 27 Research Institutions: 10 Doing Nano S&T 2200 PhDs CIMAV Chihuahua Microscopy Laboratory (Nanoparticles, nanomaterial, modeling & Simulation) Nanotechnology National Laboratory San Luis Potosí Carbon Nanostructures Atomic Structure of Complex Materials Magnetic Properties of Nanomaterials Low Dimensional Systems PHILIPS CM-200 TEM JSM 5800-LV SEM JEOL-7401F FE-SEM UHRSEM FEI XL30 SFEG STEM ESEM FEI QUANTA 200 JEOL-2200FS HR-FE FE-TEM JEOL-9320FIB Plasma Etching Scanning Probe Microscope Nova 200 NanoSEM HR-FE-SEM HRTEM FEI TECNAI F30 STWIN 300KV Dual Beam FEI HELIOS NANOLAB 600 AFM, MFM, STM, JEOL JSPM 5200 www.nanotech.cimav.edu.mx nanotech@cimav.edu.mx 28

Puebla Research Center in Applied Chemistry Saltillo, Coahuila 52 PhDs CONACYT Bionanomaterials Polymer Nanocomposites Nanostructured polymer composite processing Optoelectronic nanomaterials 2000 m 2 clean rooms, class 10-100 class Si-Ge technology Device Fab TME-Titan FE-SEM FIB National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) 45 Research Centers 3990 Researchers, PhD Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Center National Polytechnic Institute More than 100 Researchers PUNTA Programa Universitario en Nanotecnología Ambiental 300 PhDs 35 PhDs 45 PhDs 43 Electron Microscopes 23 TEMs 17 SEMs 3 AFM s Energy (PV, hydrogen) Environment (soil remediation, mineral tails, water purification) Health (drug delivery, exploration techniques, cancer) Materiales (catalysts, membranes, semiconductors, nanomaterials, molecular simulation) Electronics and divices (IC, MEMS) www.nano.unam.mx Email: nanofisica.unam.mx Mexican Petroleum Institute Nanocatalist studies for the refining industry Membranes Anticorrosion coating Microscopic level ducts failures Metropolitan Autonomus University Iztapalapa, Xochimilco, Atzcapotzalco, Cuajimalpa, Lerma More than 2000 PhDs Nanotechnology Network at UAM 90 PhDs Equipment: TEM, SEM, AFM (T), RX, RX RX-low angle, Micro-Raman (T), RMN Nanotechnology and Biological Systems Cancer tags http://nanociencienciasuam.com.mx Social Issues 29

Research Center for Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Ph.D Program in Nanoscience operative plan TEM-Titan Monterrey Technology Institute for Advance Studies (ITESM) Autonomous University of Nuevo León 8,804 Professors 46 M.C 10 PhDs NanoPrep 52 MSc and PhD Programs CINVESTAV Has 7 Campus, 2 laboratories with 601 Scientists and Technologists SEM-Nova 3 National Laboratories Chihuahua, San Luis Potosí and Puebla Initiatives of the Mexican Government to Develop Nanotechnology Activities in Nanotechnology in the State of Nuevo León Nanoparticles, Nanocomposites, Modeling & Simulation LABORATORIO NACIONLA DE INVESTIGACIONES EN NANOCIENCIAS Y NANOTECNOLOGIA Carbon Nanotubes: Theroy & Applications Objectives Support Mexican Organizations to: 1 Development of human resources 2 Generate scientific knowledge 3 Establishing collaboration mechanisms 4 Establishing strategic alliances with high-tech Mexican companies 30 million dollars in equipment Intst. Circui: CMOS and BiCMOS < 0.5 mm 1. CIMAV 2. CIQA Nanosciences and Nanotechnology Network (CONACYT) Other Initiatives Other Important Activities 3. CIDESI 4. CIATEC 5. CICY 6. CICESE 7. CIAD 8. CIATEJ 9. CIDETEQ 10. CIBNOR 11. CIO 12. CIATEQ, A.C. 13.COMIMSA 14. CINVESTAV México 15. CINVESTAV Querétaro 16. CINVESTAV Saltillo 17. CIITEC del IPN 27. UAEH 28. UAM-Azcapotzalco 29. UAM-Iztapalapa 30. UdeG Key Competency Areas Key Area Leaders Nanoparticles CIMAV Inorganic Nanostructures CIITEC-IPN Polymeric Nanostructures CIQA Computational Simulation CINVESTAV Bionanotechnology CIAD Nanometrology CENAM Process and equipment design CIDESI Participation 350 Scientists Coordinated Call EC and Mexico NANOTECHNOLOGY Topic Add Value to Mining Products Using Nanotechnology 20 million Euros (50:50) Call for Proposals open July 30 th Participation of 2 European and 2 Mexican organizations At least one Mexican Company http://cordis.europa.eu PRODIAT Program for the Development of High Technology Industries Government provides up to 70 % of cost of the project 18. ESFM del IPN 31. UG 19. IIM de la UNAM 32. UNISON 20. IF de la UNAM 21. BUAP 22. UACH 23. UACJ 33. UMSNH 34. UV/MICRONA 35. CENAM 36. IPICYT Binational Nanotechnology Laboratory Mexico-Brazil 24. UANL 37. ITC 25.UASLP 38. ITS 26.UADY 39. ITZ 30

1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 1793 641 483 479 35 Mexico vs Other Countries United United States States publishes publishes 39 39 times times more more than than Mexico, Mexico, China China (27), (27), Japan Japan almost almost (18), (18), Germany Germany (14), (14), inclusive inclusive Brazil Brazil duplicates duplicates Mexico's Mexico's productivity. productivity. Articles published which are related to Nanotechnology Country: 2001-2006 Nanotechnology Patent in Mexico (up to Oct. 2007) Topic Number of patents Nº de Participaciones Articles/2006 UNAM 201 401 369 360 344 328 314 USA China Japan Germany France South Korea England Russia Italy India Brazil Mexico 39,180 27,138 17,993 13,973 9,919 8,172 6,399 6,144 5,346 4,803 2,130 1,012 Nanoparticles (metals and oxides) Nanotubes and nanorods Nanocrystals (semiconductor) Nanometric Devices Nanostructures Nanoscale Nanopore Nanomaterial Nanomaterial 139 100 38 35 28 11 11 4 4 78 50 Argentina 529 Nanocapsules 4 Chinese Acad Sci RussianAcadSci CNRS Tsing Hua Univ Natl Univ Singapore Tohoku Univ Source: ISI Web Knowledge Univ Sci & Technol China Osaka Univ Zhejiang Univ Nanjing Univ UNAM CIMAV IPICYT Researchers USA has 1,260 thousand Mexico has 40 thousand Brazil 117 thousand Argentina 39 thousand Fullerenes Other Fields Total 4 758 1,142 Chihuahua, Chih., Mex. 31

2009 APS April Meeting FIP Physics in Latin America CEN M Physics in Andean countries: a perspective from condensed matter, novel materials, and nanotechnology P. Prieto APS Fellow Director of the Center of Excellence for Novel Materials CENM Universidad del Valle, Cali - Colombia Nanotechnology and Novel Materials Explore & exploit unique phenomena and effects at atomic, molecular, and supramolecular dimensions to create materials, devices, and systems with fundamentally novel properties and functions. Nanoscale gathers multidisciplinary approaches: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Materials Sciences, and TICs, all of great benefit to humanity. Applications are exciting; scientific & engineering potential is vast. Nanotechnology represent an open disposition by policy makers to exploit its full potential for the benefit of society. a nanometer 1.2 nm Gate SiO 2 Silicon April Meeting Denver, Colorado May 2 2009 K. Eric Drexler Millennium Technology Conference14 June 2004 Feynman, 1959 There s Plenty of Room at the Bottom Potential and impact of Nanotechnology Increased Interest in Nanotechnology R&D Healthcare and life sciences > 1% of products in segment incorporate emerging nanotechnology > 10% of products in segment incorporate emerging nanotechnology Orthopedic materials Medical instruments Storage media Pharmaceuticals Dental equipment Catalysts Contrast Fuel media cells Embedded Biological displays labels 2004 Computers Hard drives Sensors Consumer electronics 2009 Solar cells 2014 >10 years Coatings Electronics and IT Fabrics Lubricants Composite Aircraft materials Automobiles Clothing Household appliances Logic chips Memory chips Optical components Food Sporting goods Metal Lumber Paper Manufacturing and materials Final goods Intermediate products Source: October 2004 Lux Research Report Sizing Nanotechnology s Value Chain Public expenditure in nanotech up by ~40% (nearly 3.5B in 2003) Public Expenditure (1M = 1M$) Source: European Commission (2003) NNI (USA) FP6 (EU) http://www.ricyt.org/interior/difusion/pubs/elc2008/innovaen.pdf INNOVATION: SOMETHING MORE THAN R&D. Latin American evidence from innovation surveys: building competitive business strategies, Guillermo Anlló (CEPAL), Diana Suárez (Centro Redes) 32