Area:

Area 5.1.2.3 cross thematic activities: environment, energy and nanotechnologies

 

Call:

SiS-2007-1.2.3.2-CT - Framing the deliberative process on the responsible development of Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies (NS&T)

 

 

Organization profile

Not for profit organization representative of a national network of industries and most important public research institutions.

Its main activities are related to monitor and assess R&D trends and applications, disseminate information, promote the cooperation between public research and industry, inform decision-makers for implementing effective R&D policies and actions, foster a responsible R&D. To this end, report, studies, survey, position papers, events are used. Nanotechnology is a specific target of the action.

 

The organisation is experienced in EU project (Specific Support Actions), often as coordinator.

 

Role in the project

·       Analysis and assessment of nanotechnology S&T and related issues (policies, regulation, environment, health and safety issues, ethical, legal and societal aspects).

·       Engagement of industry, public research, national civil society organisations in debates and survey.

·       Dissemination activities (meetings, public debates, other events, publications, ecc)

 

 

Andrea Porcari

Nanotec IT -  Centro italiano per le nanotecnologie

Viale Gorizia 25/C
00198 - Roma
Tel. +39 068848831, +39 068546662
Fax +39 068552949
www.nanotec.it