For the last decade, The World Nano Foundation has stood as a beacon of progress in supporting nanoscale innovation and commercialisation. Our inception was fueled by a singular vision: to nurture and drive the innovations that have the potential to redefine our world. A decade on, we've solidified our position as a global linchpin for the nanotechnology community.

Our journey has been marked by dedicated efforts to accelerate innovation through investment and funding, as well as knowledge transfer and partnerships in the nanotech sector. Central to our mission is ensuring that promising nanoscale innovations transition from mere concepts to market-ready solutions.

"Together INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION CAN DELIVER TRANSFORMATIONAL NANOSCALE INNOVATIONS THROUGH INVESTMENT, COMMERCIAL SCALING AND PARTNERSHIP."

The focus has always been on commercial scaling, ensuring that these nanotechnological advancements achieve their maximum potential reach and impact.

Recognising the importance of voice and visibility in this rapidly evolving sector, our media, marketing, and communications initiatives have spotlighted groundbreaking work and connected diverse stakeholders.

Our partnership events serve as platforms for robust discussions, knowledge transfer, and the showcasing of the latest advancements, while our white papers provide in-depth insights, laying down paths for future exploration.

Unity and collaboration remain our foundational pillars. By weaving together a tapestry of researchers, startups, academic institutions, and industry veterans, we've created an ecosystem where innovation thrives and knowledge is democratised.

The World Nano Foundation’s story is a reflection of the collective brilliance of our members and commercial partners, as well as investors. As we look to the future, The World Nano Foundation is dedicated to harnessing the limitless possibilities of nanoscale innovation.

Our latest plans for the future proliferation of nanotechnology include the Nano Academy Initiative and The Nanotech 1000 Indices.

We invite you to be a part of our journey as we continue to shape a future enriched by the power and potential of nanotechnology.

Where We Started

The inaugural World Nano Summit saw the launch of The World Nano Foundation at Pfizers European Headquarters, with an international audience of 500 delegates from industry, investment, academia and governments.

Delegates of the inaugural Summit witnessed a number of engaging speakers, including pioneering scientist Dr. Anita Goel, M.D., Ph.D., who talked about her exploits in the new science that emerges from the holistic integration of physics, biomedicine, and nanotechnology.