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"Investment is badly needed to unlock the commercial potential of nanotechnology developments. Karen E Thuermer reports on the collaborations, joint ventures, government funding and private investment that are beginning to push the science into mainstream industry.

As both a science and application, nanotechnology is on the verge of creating a global revolution for many industries. Large amounts of funding are needed to jump-start the technology from laboratory to commercialisation – money from federal or state sources, grants and venture capital. Consequently, despite the hype, true nanotech companies do not yet abound."

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Source: fDi Magazine