NANORUCER
Mapping the NANOtechnology innovation system of RUssia for preparing future Cooperations between the EU and Russia
| Coordinatore | FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V
Organization address
address: Hansastrasse 27C contact info |
| Nazionalità Coordinatore | Germany [DE] |
| Sito del progetto | http://www.nanorucer.de |
| Totale costo | 484˙212 € |
| EC contributo | 349˙000 € |
| Programma | FP7-NMP
Specific Programme "Cooperation": Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies |
| Code Call | FP7-NMP-2009-Mapping |
| Funding Scheme | CSA-SA |
| Anno di inizio | 2009 |
| Periodo (anno-mese-giorno) | 2009-09-01 - 2011-10-31 |
Partecipanti
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| 1 |
FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V
Organization address
address: Hansastrasse 27C contact info |
DE (MUENCHEN) | coordinator | 196˙204.00 |
| 2 |
FEDERAL STATE BUDGETARY INSTITUTION OF SCIENCE THE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF SCIENCE OF RUSSIAN ACADEMYOF SCIENCES
Organization address
address: Garibaldi street 21-B contact info |
RU (Moscow) | participant | 152˙796.00 |
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Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)
'The EU is interested in obtaining a survey of main Russian research infrastructures active in nanotechnology and nano-structured materials as a basis for initiating future cooperations between the EU and Russia. In the NANORUCER activity two leading organization from the EU and Russia in the fields of innovation research and nantoechnology join forces to deliver this aim. Based on a performance analysis using bibliometrics and patent statistics and a careful in depth mapping of nanotechnology and nano-strucutured materials research activities in Russia, a strengths and weaknesses analysis of the Russian nanotechnology innovation system will be made. A systematic comparison with respective EU R&D activities in nanotechnology and nano-structured materials will allow identifying opportunities for future cooperations between the EU and Russia. These will be specified by thematic fields in order to detect areas of common interests with most benefits for cooperating partners. Involving Russian and EU stakeholders during workshops, recommendations for supporting such cooperations between the EU and Russia will be developed, and concrete actions proposed. A particular strength of the proposed support action is that it can build on a broad experience of both participants in analysing nanotechnology innovation systems. In previous projects the Russian partner has already developed databases of R&D organizations providing research on nanoscale and its staffs provided the expertise for the National Program of Infrastructure Development for Nanotechnology. In addition the participants will mobilize the in depth knowledge of their mother organizations, the Fraunhofer Society and in particular the Fraunhofer Alliance Nanotechnology, and the Russian Academy of Sciences, in nantotechnology R&D.'
Introduzione (Teaser)
European and Russian scientists have mapped potential areas for collaboration in nanotechnology research. Databases of important Russian players should facilitate establishment of fruitful partnerships.
Descrizione progetto (Article)
Nanotechnology is considered a key or enabling technology given that it pervades almost all fields and sectors in some way. It deals with development of materials and devices with structures on the scale of atoms and molecules and thus is not focused on a specific product or group of products. From drug delivery devices to data storage media, novel fuel cells and photocatalytic technology, nanomaterials have already been integrated into countless devices and components.
Both Europe and Russia have invested significant amounts of funding in the development of nanoscience potential. Partners initiated the EU-funded project Nanorucer to map nanotechnology and nanomaterials research in Russia, highlighting strengths and weaknesses and identifying opportunities for future research collaboration between Europe and Russia.
Researchers employed the concept of sectoral innovation systems (SIS), which focuses on the group of firms active in the innovation process and competence building in specific sectors or industries. Scientists developed an analytical framework for evaluating SIS and consisting of a frame for structuring nanotechnology research, indicators for mapping SIS and tools for data gathering.
A performance analysis revealed that Russia is a leader in the fields of nano-optics and nanophysics, the focus of most large European countries, pointing to obvious opportunities for collaboration. Scientists created numerous databases of key players. The first contains more than 80 research organisations active in nanomaterials research, and the second more than 50 companies. Additional databases covered research infrastructure centres (128), business incubators (33), technology transfer centres (102) and venture capital firms (14).
For mutual benefit, the consortium proposed cooperation in the short term with a focus on metal and ceramic nanomaterials and the fields of sensors and instruments. Mid- to long-term cooperation should address nanomagnets and nanocarbon-based research and development (R&D). Mid- to long-term activity is best focused on superconductivity and quantum-computing.
Nanorucer has provided both recommendations on key areas for collaboration as well as databases of relevant R&D entities to foster that collaboration. Enhanced cooperation will no doubt lead to important and rapid advances in nanotechnology, a key enabler of innovation across diverse fields.