Bangalore Nano 2007

Will focus on the integrated roles of technologies, applications and market for successful commercialisation of nanotechnology.


Friday, August 24, 2007: Department of IT and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka, in association with Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, is going to organise a two-day Bangalore Nano 2007 Convention on 6 and 7 December 2007. The theme of Bangalore Nano 2007 is 'Bridging the Research- Industry Gap in Nanotechnology'.



The event will create opportunity for researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and large business enterprises to showcase the latest advancements in various sectors of nanotechnology. The two-day event will enable investors and the industry to pick the technology winners and identify the investment opportunities of the future.

"Nanotechnology and science have many potentially valuable societal applications for poor people, including the creation of more efficient filtering systems for producing clean drinking water (through the creation of filters that prevent viruses and toxins from entering the water supply) and the provision of cheap and clean energy (through more efficient solar cells)," said Professor C N R Rao, president, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre.

The conference will focus on nanotechnology, nanomedicine, healthcare, nanobiotechnology, chemical industry and new nanomaterials, nanotechnologies for ICT, electronics, impact of nanotech on lifestyle, nanotech for aerospace, defence and nuclear technology, investment opportunities and partnering opportunities.

"The Government of Karnataka is committed to the development of nanoscience and nanotechnology and is destined to become a hub. Necessary support will be given to scientists, researchers and companies who can engage their fellow-citizens in an open dialogue on the benefits. The Bangalore Nano 2007 will usher a new era and set platform for discussions and direction for this cutting-edge technology to reflect the new realities of global science," shared VidyaShankar, secretary to government, department of IT, Biotechnology and Science and Technology, govt of Karnataka.