Second Nanotechnology International Forum

On 6 – 8 October, 2009 the Second Nanotechnology International Forum took place in Russia, Moscow. More than 9000 people attended the Forum. Almost 1400 representatives of the world nano-industry, state authorities, business and science communities from 33 countries made their presentations and speeches. The exhibition of nanotechnology developments, represented by projects from over 309 Russian and international companies and organizations was of the utmost interest.

The Forum has become an international platform for communication between science and business, a tool of commercialization of scientific ideas and market promotion of nano-industry production.

Developing nanotechnology industry in Russia is the field with unique opportunities to implement progressive ideas and ambitious investment projects. According to the program, indicated in the Strategy of RUSNANO activity, by 2015 the sales volume of all Russian nano-industry production should reach ?19 billion, with an export volume of almost ?4 billion. These are truly gigantic figures, comparable with the current volume of the entire innovation industry of the country.

Therefore, we can speak about significant perspectives of development and prosperity of venture capital funds’ activities in Russia.