In the last 11 years, governments around the world have invested more than US$67.5 billion in funding nanotechnology research. While some funding programs are mature and concentrating on translational research, others are still at an early stage requiring large purchases of scientific infrastructure, from scientific instruments to buildings and services.  We have been tracking public funding of nanotechnologies for ten years, and its unrivalled connections with academics and funding agencies make this report is the most comprehensive and accurate available.

The report contains detailed breakdown and analyses of funding in the major economies of the European Union, Germany, United States Of America, Japan, Russia, India, Taiwan, China, South Korea the United Kingdom and others including:

- Method of Distribution    
- Areas of Distribution    
- Infrastructure Funding    
- Timescale for Funding    
- Size of Funding Investments    

The report also looks at:

Changes to future funding figures based on the current economic climate
The most noticeable changes in policy or focus for nanotech funding in the current environment
Changes in the amount of funding allocated to infrastructure/equipment based on plans going forward
Short lists of key/major infrastructure initiatives; e.g. new nanotech centres, new initiatives
Flagship programs that are in the works or at an early stage

The report also predicts government funding of nanotechnologies to 2015 using the latest information and taking the current economic climate into account. 

Key Findings:

• With US government funding of nanotechnology receding slightly in 2011, Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) estimates indicate that for the first time, China will spend more than the US to fund nanotechnology.
• In the last 11 years, governments around the world have invested  more than US$67.5 billion in nanotechnology funding. When corporate research and various other forms of private funding are taken into account, nearly a quarter of a trillion dollars will have been invested in nanotechnology by 2015.
• Corporate research and private funding were thought to have surpassed government funding figures as far back as 2004. But this year, according to report estimates, in PPP terms China will spend US$2.25 billion in nanotechnology research while the US will spend US$2.18 billion. In real dollar terms, adjusted for currency exchange rates, China is only spending about US$1.3 billion to the US’s $2.18 billion.
• This appears to be a temporary hiccup in US dominance in public funding of nanotechnology with the US again taking the lead next year even in PPP terms, spending $2.46 billion with China allotting $2.2 billion.
• Cientifica’s index of countries’ ability to take advantage of emerging technologies indicates the US, Germany, Taiwan and Japan have the combination of academic excellence, technology-hungry companies, skilled workforces and the availability of early stage capital to ensure effective technology transfer.
• When combined with levels of nanotechnology funding, the US is still the place to be, although China and Russia are increasingly attractive. The UK and UK and India struggle at the bottom of the league.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Summary of Funding in last decade
Timescale for Funding
Summary of Findings
Americas
United States of America
Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Mexico

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Canada

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Brazil

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Other Countries

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Asia

Japan
Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Taiwan
Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

China

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

South Korea

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Singapore

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Other Countries

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor


EMEA

EU

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Germany

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

United Kingdom

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Saudi Arabia

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

UAE

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Qatar

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Iran

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Israel

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

South Africa

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Other Countries

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

RoW

Russia

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

India

Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Other Countries
Funding Figures
Policy Changes and Re-focusing
Method of Distribution
Areas of Distribution
Infrastructure Funding
Size of Funding Investments
Flagship programs that are in the works/early phase
Scientific innovation Index rank
Emerging technology index rank
Nanotech Impact factor

Scientific innovation Index
Emerging technology Index
Nanotech Impact factor Index