The Australian Nano Business Forum (ANBF) in Melbourne and the Taiwan
Nanotechnology Industry Development Association (TANIDA) in Taipei, Taiwan jointly
announced the signing of a major international collaboration between both countries last
night. The collaboration will provide significant opportunities for Australian companies to
develop or exploit nanotechnologies for major markets in Asia, or leverage developments into
Australian markets.
The announcement was made at the International Conference on Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology (ICONN) (www.ausnano.net.icon2008/) a major nanotechnology event
currently being held in Melbourne with more than 750 international and local attendees.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ANBF and TANIDA recognize that it is in
the mutual interests of both countries to collaborate in the development of economic growth
in Taiwan and Australia through the commercial application of nanotechnology. Accordingly,
ANBF and TANIDA will collaborate on defining and implementing a range of activities,
projects and information exchange that will facilitate the uptake of nanotechnologies in both
new and existing businesses in Taiwan and Australia.
The CEO of ANBF, Ms Tina Rankovic, observed that “Taiwan is a significant trading partner for
Australia and has a number of similarities such as its population base. Within Asia, Taiwan
has developed a leadership position in the commercialisation of new technologies, including
nanotechnology.”
The relationship between ANBF and TANIDA was forged during Taiwan Nano 2007 – one of
the premier trade exhibitions in nanotechnology in Asia each year.
About Australian Nano Business Forum (ANBF)
The Australian Nano Business Forum was formed in early 2006, following the 2nd National
Nanotechnology Conference in Melbourne in September 2005. The ANBF is the peak national
body representing and promoting Australian industries and companies involved in
nanotechnology. The ANBF provides a collective voice for member organisations engaged in
this emerging technology, as well as facilitating links between other key stakeholders such as
government, funding, regulatory and research entities.
About Taiwan Nanotechnology Industry Development Association (TANIDA)
The TANIDA, founded in 2004 in Taiwan, is a non-profit organisation that aims to facilitate
the integration of R&D efforts at universities, research institutions and industry to accelerate
the commercialisation of nanotechnology and to meet industries’ needs of developing high
value-added products.
For more information visit:
www.anbf.com.au and www.tanida.org.tw
Posted 27th February 2008
