A big project involving partners from ten different European countries will seek to collect information on the economic and social impact of nanotechnologies, while also preparing the establishment of a European Observatory on Nanotechnologies. The project, called ObservatoryNANO, was recently launched and is funded under the Seventh Framework Programme.
The future European Observatory on Nanotechnologies will be a source of information on issues related to new developments in the nanotechnologies sector and will examine their impact on the European economy and society, as well as measuring environmental and other risks. Additionally, the Observatory will provide specific advice to policymakers and explore other projects and initiatives related to nanotechnologies.