The National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan
Abstract
The vision of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) is a future in which the ability to understand and control matter on the nanoscale leads to a revolution in technology and industry. Toward this vision, the NNI will expedite the discovery, development, and deployment of nanotechnology in order to achieve responsible and sustainable economic benefits, to enhance the quality of life, and to promote national security. The initiative is a multiagency, multidisciplinary program that supports research and development (R&D); develops infrastructure; and promotes education, knowledge diffusion, and commercialization in nanotechnology. Concurrent with development of new technology options, the NNI is addressing nanotechnology's various societal dimensions. With the goal of achieving the above vision, the National Nanotechnology Initiative was launched in Fiscal Year (FY) 2001. Since that time, the annual Federal investment in nanotechnology R&D has more than doubled to almost $1 billion, the number of Federal agencies investing in nanotechnology R&D has grown from 6 to 11, and the total number of participating agencies has grown from 6 to 22. Participating agencies are those for which nanotechnology is relevant to the agency mission, including both those with and without nanotechnology R&D funding. Interagency coordination is managed through the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Committee on Technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA464997
Entities
Organizations
- Executive Office of the President of the United States