the policy field of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is widely perceived as the key technology of the 21st century. As a … result, it is becoming increasingly important in many government policies devoted to technology. Nanotechnology is supposedly … nanotechnology is not a definite technology, but an empty signifier. This empty signifier provides the basis for an encompassing …

With the setting up of a dedicated public research program in nanotechnology (through the nano mission) in May 2007 …, the state support for nanotechnology R amp; D in India has become institutionalized. This has enabled nanotechnology to … assume a privileged position within the public policy agenda. In terms of the market exposure to nanotechnology, homegrown …

nanotechnology. We find that the relatedness between S&T scores relatively low, which may explain the relative lack of commercial …