2003 UK Nanotechnology enquiry, evidence from Brazil

Alexandra Ozorio de Almeida describes the Brazilian research institutes and developments in nanotechnology in this response to a UK Royal Society inquiry. She estimated that the development of nanotechnology will receive some 77.7 million reais (US$30 million) from the government between 2004 and 2007. Ozorio de Almeida gave details of federally funded nanotechnology research networks, funding agency efforts, the location of research teams, and regulatory frameworks. At the time of the evidence, there were no regulations on research and development in nanotechnology, but a bill was underway. In addition, public interest and knowledge about the field was not very strong or accurate, Ozorio de Almeida was in 2003 the science and technology officer of the British Consulate in Brazil.

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Contributor: John Daly
Published Date: October 12, 2005