Farewell from NanoVic
“At times I cannot believe what we have achieved at NanoVic in six years. From a virtual office in May 2003 we have grown to become an important player in one of the world’s most exciting industries. It has been an incredible journey, and I have relished every step”, Peter Binks, NanoVic CEO.

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In September 2002, the then Victorian Minister for Innovation and State Treasurer The Honourable John Brumby, announced the formation of Nanotechnology Victoria Ltd (NanoVic) as a vehicle for accelerating the technological and economic promise of the relatively new and exciting field of nanotechnology. During the next six years, our team of committed and diverse scientists and support staff achieved some remarkable outcomes including:
- Investment in 65 projects, touching nearly every industrial sector in Victoria;
- Partnerships and relationships with over 50 companies and institutions;
- Assembly of intellectual property portfolios worth more than $11 million;
- Investment of more than $2.5 million in enabling infrastructure;
- Securing more than $20 million of matching contributions from industry, research institutions and governments;
- Establishment as a leader in nanoscience eduction, nanotechnology regulation and public awareness.
NanoVic officially ceased operations in January 2009. However, NanoVic’s dynamic team and portfolio of projects and intellectual property in both nanostructured materials for industrial and common use, and in sensing, drug delivery and imaging applications in medicine and agriculture have been transferred to the new commercial nanotechnology vehicle NanoVentures Australia. Further information on NanoVentures Australia can be found at http://www.nvaustralia.com.au.
The NanoVic blog was set up in 2007 to share the latest development in nanotechnology and promote public understanding. The blog posts are still a useful resource and we appreciate the comments and positive feedback we have received. While this will be the last post for the NanoVic blog, updates on innovation around nanotechnology and other emerging technologies continue to be available through Bridge8 at http://bridge8.wordpress.com.


