This report provides an overview of the current policy context, recent developments and debates regarding risk governance and regulations of nanotechnologies in Europe as well as the main research and innovation priorities by European policies (H2020) and industries (European Technology Platforms).
CLOSED We are looking for your contributions! If you are interested in nanotechnology and aspects of research and innovation, please help us to ensure the accuracy and relevance of our White Papers regarding current pressing questions in the nanotechnology field! Why a public consultation? The GoNano project is dedicated to fostering and implementing co-creation processes … Continued
In November, the second stakeholder workshop on health was organized in the Netherlands. Sixteen stakeholders from research, policy, business, CSOs, and citizens, deliberated on how important public values, such as well-being, responsible use of health data, and industry-research relations, can be taken into account in the development of nanotechnologies for health. The workshop was part … Continued
On October 22nd 2019, Czech experts – stakeholders from business, research, state administration and NGOs participated in the last round of expert discussions: What are the real benefits of novel foods and smart food packages? What is the soon-to-be future of the applications used in real-life? During the first citizen consultation in the autumn 2018, … Continued
On October 22nd, Czech experts – stakeholders from business, research, state authorities and NGOs were invited for the last round of expert discussions: What is the future of nanofilters and how is it with their possible unsafety? Experts coming to the third workshop included stakeholders directly involved in the process of development of nanofilters. From … Continued
The GoNano project is enabling co-creation between citizens, researchers, industry, civil society organisations, and policy makers across Europe to align future nanotechnologies with societal needs and values. The Harvestore project is bringing together key actors in science and technology from across Europe with the goal of opening-up a new technology paradigm for energy harvesting and … Continued
On November 7th, a second stakeholder workshop will be organized where representatives from research institutes, industry and start-ups, policymaking, CSOs, and citizens are invited to discuss future applications of nanotechnology in health. The workshop is part of the co-creation process of GoNano, and a follow-up of the citizen consultation, first stakeholder meetings, and a … Continued
In recent years it is largely discussed that developments in science and technology do not take place independently from the society. As a response a wide range of projects has been initiated to assess nanotechnology, measuring the effects of nanoparticles on human and environmental health and exploring possible future scenarios with citizens and stakeholders. Especially … Continued
During summer 2019 we asked EU citizens about the proposals of research aims and products that were suggested earlier by nano experts in cooperation with the public. More than 500 citizens from the whole EU brought feedback to proposals in the areas of food, health and energy: Which products and research aims seem the most … Continued
Following the GoNano citizen workshop, three stakeholder workshops about nanotechnology and health were organized at the University of Twente (UT) in the Netherlands. Each covered a different subject: diabetes, sensors, and health and policy. At every workshop around ten stakeholders with different backgrounds (businesses, policy, CSOs, and research institutes) were present to discuss new suggestions … Continued