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Nanotechnology is one of the main Science & Technology (S&T)
priority areas for Asia-Pacific governments. Japan has been
investing in nanoscience since the 1980s and is now number two
to the USA in terms of government investment. South Korea and
China have revised and improved their national initiatives
over the past year and Australia and India have recently
announced significant new national investments in nanoscience
and nanotechnology.
The rationale of all these governments is the same, and their
national strategies are tailored accordingly: the exploitation
of nanotechnology for new products and processes.
Nanoelectronics, nanobiotechnology and nanomaterials are the
main focus areas for the majority of national strategies, and
most Asia-Pacific governments are making targeted investments
in nanotechnology to gain advantage in a particular sector.
For example:
Asian-Pacific governments have realized the importance of
having dedicated centers for the nanotechnology and are laying
the groundwork for commercialization by establishing
world-class infrastructure and human resources. The
utilization of top level infrastructure and equipment is
viewed as crucial for achieving commercially viable
nanotechnology. |
