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| | | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Australia | | | Australia is making a name for itself in materials, nano-biotechnology, electronics and photonics, energy and environment and quantum technology. Research outcomes can be applied across a wide range of industries, from agriculture and IT to health and aeronautics.
Its smart, enterprising population, robust R&D infrastructure, supportive government and stringent IP protection make Australia an attractive location to establish and conduct research activities.
The Australian Government?s Backing Australia?s Ability strategy is a multi-billion dollar initiative that ensures a steady stream of funding for scientific research and commercialisation. This
funding is augmented by significant contributions from the state and territory governments and the private sector.
As part of its May 2007 Industry Statement, the Australian Government announced new funding for a National Nanotechnology Strategy and a Niche Manufacturing Flagship, which will focus on
the development of nanotechnology applications. The Australian Government has also announced changes to the 175% Research and Development Tax Concession, which will extend access to multinational enterprises which undertake Research and Development (R&D) in Australia but hold the intellectual property offshore.
Collaboration is a defining feature of the Australian nanotechnology sector. The country?s research institutes and private companies have formed strong alliances to bring products with commercial and social benefits to market quickly.
Global companies in every major industry have benefited from Australian nanoscience, from aeronautics (The Boeing Company, Airbus Deutschland GmbH) and information technology (Intel, Sony) to health (Merck, Pasteur Institute of France) and resources (Rio Tinto). In addition to companies, foreign government agencies and international research institutes are investing in Australian nanotechnologies, with significant results in the manufacturing, raw materials and environmental sectors.
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