Nanotechnology: One Of The Most Innovative Technology Sectors Of NRW.
North Rhine-Westphalia has a rich and diverse nanotech landscape, and nanotechnology industry has a strong demand in domestic as well as international markets. All industries including automotive, optical, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries have done research on nanotechnology and microsystem technology.
North Rhine-Westphalia has already a strong background and international reputation for scientific research. The state contributes a high rate of innovation because of its strong R&D infrastructure and a close network of business and science.
Nanotechnology sector of North Rhine-Westphalia
In Germany, microsystems technology and nanotechnology play a central role in growth and employment. With 22% of the leading nanotechnology companies, North Rhine-Westphalia occupies a top position throughout Germany and Europe. Also 28 % of all German companies in the field of microsystems technology are in NRW. This count puts the state in a leading position nationwide.
The research and development in the science sector plays a most important role in NRW’s economy.
NRW has great economic potential in development of new technologies like nanotechnology and microsystem technology.
With regard specifically to nanotechnology, NRW has by far the most facilities of this kind in Germany with 236 out of 880 university and research institutes, university networks and competence centers.
Companies also working to create an innovation-friendly environment, promoting market-oriented research, development and innovation projects.
Importance of Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology has importance including electricity, clean drinking water and basic sanitation, cooking facilities, healthcare, adequate housing, etc.
That’s why it also has promising opportunities for enabling radical changes in the lifestyles of populations around the globe.
The innovative solutions in North Rhine-Westphalia, supported by the use of nanotechnologies mainly target five areas: water; medicine; agriculture & food; and energy.
With more and more industries and sectors opening up to the innumerable uses of nanotechnology it is fast becoming a good technology to invest in.
