NIA stands for:
- a framework of shared principles for the safe, sustainable and socially supportive development and use of nanotechnologies,
- a publically and regulatory supportive environment for the continuing advancement and establishment of nanotechnology innovation
NIA provides:
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Support to the nanotechnology industries through:
- identification, forecasting and roadmapping of unique areas of competitive advantage using nanotechnologies
- incorporation of nanotechnologies as enabling technologies that help advance existing markets and develop new market opportunities
- collaboration with sector- ad market-specific industry interest groups
- information on global developments in nanotechnology policy, regulation, and legislation
- development and consolidation of timely industries perspectives
- publication of position papers and statements
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Support to regulators and policy makers through:
- developing consolidated positions and statement of the nanotechnologies industries
- assisting the development of nanotechnology policies by clarifying the potential of nanotechnologies as part of a net risk/benefit equation
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Support to the public and multi-stakeholder audiences though:
- clarifying and demystifying nanotechnologies in the public eye
- collaborating with key stakeholder groups to consolidate opposing views
- securing the innovation and commercialisation of safe and responsible nanotechnologies
- interacting with the media to secure objective and balanced representation of nanotechnologies.