Developing innovative outreach and dialogue on responsible nanotechnologies in EU civil society Dialogue and outreach activities The introduction of new technologies is generally accompanied by uncertainties about the claimed benefits and risks. The same holds true for nanotechnologies, which are being developed as potential tools for use in almost all existing areas. As such it raises many questions: Do we need the new technology? Can we benefit from it? Can we control the risks? Can we live with the uncertainties? Can we influence the direction of research and innovation? These and many more questions on the edge of innovation and ethics will be asked by NanoDiode. Education • Engage the inquisitive young generation of future researchers • Develop an education strategy • Carry out education activities • Implement a multidisciplinary community of practice Deliberative processes • Bringing together researchers, civil society organisations (CSOs), industrial partners and policy-makers • Discuss nanotechnology innovations User committees • ‘Users’ (industrial customers as well as consumers) identify and discuss key challenges, desired properties and technical features • Steer the research towards social values and user needs Supporting responsible research • Bringing together researchers and industrial partners with risk assessors and regulators • Define appropriate risk-governance approaches Series of citizen & multi-Stakeholder dialogues • Identify desired fields of innovation • Consider the possible contribution of nanotechnologies in addressing important societal and ethical challenges • Citizens discuss their recommendations with the nano-stakeholder community NanoDiode is a European project focused on the engagement of stakeholders in the governance of nanotechnologies. It involves activities along the innovation value chain that will give citizens and civil society organisations (CSOs) a voice in both the development of nanotechnologies and in determining what the safe use of nanomaterials is, so as to support the effective governance of nanotechnologies and encourage its responsible research and innovation. Inspire ‘Gauging European citizens’ views on innovation in nanotechnologies, as well as the relevant societal and ethical issues. Sharing ideas and inspirations policy- makers, researchers and industry. NanoDiode survey • Map non-expert Europeans‘ preferences for fields of nano-innovation School kids’ and students’ competition on innovative ideas • Engage European youth in the discussion • Highlight young Europeans’ preferences for fields of innovation Create Co-creating during research and innovation by way of deliberation, user committees and regulatory research processes. Educate Professionalising nanotechnology education and training, establishing a multidisciplinary ‘community of practice’ of experts and trade unionists. Engage Involving stakeholders and civil society in a coherent outreach and communications programme on nanotechnology. Engagement Engaging stakeholders and citizens in constructive dialogue on the ways that nanotechnologies could benefit society. By involving a broader range of stakeholders in technological decision-making, enhance the responsiveness of nanotechnology and innovation. Duration: 36 Months Project Start: July 2013 Grant Agreement No. 608891 www.nanodiode.eu find us on Participating organisations NanoDiode Pieter van Broekhuizen, IVAM UvA – Nanotechnology and chemical Risks, Amsterdam, Netherlands Antje Grobe, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany Andrej Porovic, Nanotechnology Industries Association, London, United Kingdom Daan Schuurbiers, Responsible Innovation Collective, Delft, Netherlands Andreas Falk, BioNanoNet Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Graz, Austria Corresponding author Sonja Hartl BioNanoNet [email protected] Coordinator and Management Dr Pieter van Broekhuizen IVAM UvA, Netherlands [email protected] + 31 20 525 6324 * Image from Schuurbiers, D., & E. Fisher (2009) Lab-scale intervention. EMBO Reports 10 (5), 424-427) design Studio HB U P S T R E A M D O W N S T R E A M M I D S T RE A M What research and development to authorize? Whether to adopt research and development? How to implement research and development? S t a g e s i n t h e g o v e r n a n c e o f s c i e n c e a n d t e c h n o l o g y * Anton Ottavi Inserm Tranfert, France [email protected] + 33 4 72 13 89 82 Communication activities • Nano Tubes • Nano Bazaar • Picture Contest and Exhibitions • Student Journalists Competition • Nano Slams • Nano Trivia affiche A0_04.indd 1 24-03-14 12:09