The federal cabinet has the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) introduced Nanotechnology Action Plan adopted 2020th This has the aim, business and research to strengthen international – and at the same time to ensure a safe production of nanomaterials.
“Nanotechnology has long been our everyday lives. Your application, whether in medicine or in information technology brings us many benefits, such as the compatibility of implants. However, we need more research, because the potential of this technology has not been exhausted. At the same time we also need to keep potential risks in view of the technology continues to dominate safely, “said Federal Research Minister Johanna Wanka. Accordingly, the risk research for investigating effects of nanomaterials on human health and the environment will continue to play a central role. “We are looking for a public dialogue about the opportunities and risks of nanotechnology and expand,” said Vanka. udz8812
The “Nanotechnology Action Plan 2020 ‘aimed particularly at research-intensive small and medium enterprises that are active in the field of materials research and nanotechnology. This includes the training of skilled workers in the area. In addition, the BMBF intends to use internationally for a science-based and open use of nanotechnology. It is the third action plan of its kind after the Nanotechnology Action Plan 2015 and the original Nano-Initiative Action Plan of 2010.
The BMBF will provide around EUR 190 million for the promotion of nanotechnology available this year. Around 2,200 institutions and networks from industry, the service industry, science and organizations are currently active in the field of nanotechnology in Germany. Half of these players comes from the industry, 75% of which are small and medium enterprises. sma809
The action plan is part of the new high-tech strategy, which the federal government expresses the objective to promote innovation and to establish links between science and industry. An “Nanotechnology 2020″ next to the BMBF are the Federal Ministries of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS), Food and Agriculture (BmEL), Health (BMG), Defence (MoD), Economy and Energy (BMWi) and for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Construction and Nuclear safety (BMUB) involved. Thus, should a strong linkages between public research funding, departmental research and regulatory activities be ensured.
