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1 Spinverse Your Emerging Technology Partner Transnational corporations and Russian Companies collaboration in the area of R&D Pekka Koponen, CEO St. Petersburg 30 March 2011

2 Spinverse commercialises emerging technologies with 3 service groups Business Development Strategy Management Markets and Customers Technology and Offering Funding and Resources Technology and Market Studies Studies and Analysis Industry Surveys Program Management Large R&D-program Preparation Large R&D-program Coordination Foresight and Roadmapping

3 Executive Summary Finland has invested over 120 MEUR in nanotechnology between In the beginning, large enterprise-led industrial foresight work created targets and networks for all key sectors by working group of >100 senior representatives from industry, academia and government These visions activated industrial investment, created Public- Private Partnerships accelerating the commercial development of nanotechnology Spinverse is coordinating new Finnish-Russian Nanotechnology Innovation Alliance, that enables similar cooperation between Finland and Russia

4 Agenda Finnish large enterprise-led industry visions for nanotechnology Impact of industry visions in activating open innovation and investments Finnish Russian Nanotechnology Innovation Alliance

5 Finnish Nanotechnology Vision Nanotechnology vision for key industry sectors Opportunities in convergence of biotech, materials and ICT Future growth through nanotechnology Nanoparticles for diagnostics Biomaterials for regenerative medicine Drug discovery and targeted delivery Photonics Mobile devices Integrated sensor systems Printed technologies Environment monitoring Health & Well-being ICT Metals industry Nanoscale materials and processes Breakthrough materials for light construction Intelligent solutions for products and automation Renewal through improved profitability, new markets and new growth areas Wood-based materials using nanotechnology Nano-enhanced production technologies Smart customer solutions Forest cluster Energy & Environment Construction Benefiting from new nanomaterials Concrete and steel with tailored properties Anti-fouling, self-healing, self-cleaning surfaces Intelligent windows Cleaner and more efficient solutions Environmentally benign materials Solar cells, fuel cells for portable devices Energy-efficient solutions

6 Most mobile device subsystems benefit from nanotechnology (Nokia) Energy solutions Flexible battery with higher power density and faster charging time, alternative battery chemistries, photovoltaic and fuel cell energy sources Functional surface materials Library of surface functions: toughness, dirt repellency, antenna integration, optical effects, EM shielding, touch sensors, haptics Source: Nokia Transparency and compliancy Stretchable electronics, flexible displays, ZnO and CNT networks, polymer composites with tailored mechanical and electrical characteristics Integrated sensors Chemical and biochemical sensors, sensor integration into structural mechanics, terahertz Integration and customization Printable electronics, reel-toreel, alternative substrates for electronics integration Energy efficient computing Alternative computing and signal processing paradigms, radio solutions, ultra fast electronics, low cost distributed electronics

7 Photonics will enable whole range of new solutions (Coherent et al) Lasers and optical fibers will further increase data rates Solid state light sources will replace conventional sources in lighting Planar optics and novel displays are required to meet the demand of future multimedia solutions Intelligent surfaces; printed optics and electronics offers possibility to reach higher level of integration Nanobiophotonics offers novel solutions for miniature biosensors and improves implant technology

8 Health and Well-Being - Opportunities in convergence of biotech, materials, electronics and IT (GE Healthcare) Diagnostics Rapid measurements and testing methods Biomaterials and implants Artificial tissues and organs Prove It TM - Point of care diagnostics Drug / gene discovery and delivery Targeted drug delivery Applications can be extended into veterinary, food and environmental applications Suunto - Portable healthcare devices Vivoxid - Ti-sol-gel technology for bone bonding

9 Forest Cluster Renewal through improved profitability, new markets and new growth areas (UPM, Metso) Wood-based materials using nanotechnology Surface modification of fibers and pigments Improved paper coatings Nanocellulosic materials New bio-based nanomaterials for value-added applications Nano-enhanced production technologies Clean machine surfaces Nanofiltration Wood-based nanomaterials from biorefinery New paper forming technology for nanomaterials Smart customer solutions Protective surfaces (fire, UV, bacterial, hygiene,...) Recyclable barrier nanocoatings Printed technologies Identification of origin, traceability Bioactive paper Source: Tekes FinNano Forest Cluster Thematic Group, Updated Vision 2008

10 Nanocellulose New innovations for forest sector The Finnish Centre for Nanocellulosic Technologies combines the theoretical, applied, and customer need competencies of UPM, VTT and TKK Source: VTT, UPM, TKK

11 Energy and Environment - Cleaner and more efficient solutions (Fortum) Environmental operations Nanoadditives, chemicals, membranes: water purification Nanofiltration: air-cleaning Catalysts: cleaning of exhaust gases, clean-up operations, bio-remediation Nanoparticles: cleaning of oil Sensors:chemical and biosensors, sensing of toxics Lifa Air - anti-allergy work station, air cleaning Energy solutions Renewable energy sources: solar, bioenergy Energy conversion: solar cells, improved efficiency Efficient energy storage and distribution: fuel cells; catalysts, coatings Energy efficiency: insulating nanomaterials, lowpower lighting and displays

12 Metals and Engineering - High performance materials and decorative effecs for design (Kone, Metso) Coatings Protective: UV, corrosion, dirt, finger marks, scratches, antibacterial, antifog Decorative effects for design High-performance materials Stronger and lighter composites High-performance insulators Active materials: self-repairing, sensing Longer term! - The Space Elevator Sensors Miniaturised, embedded sensors Source: Pat Rawling, NASA

13 Construction efficient and environmentally- friendly solutions from nanomaterials (YIT) Concrete and steel with tailored properties Anti-fouling, self-healing, self-cleaning surfaces Intelligent windows Lightning: led lights, see-through and adaptable materials Heating and air conditioning: sensor technology, breathable walls, analysis of air quality Multipurpose spaces: utilization of wall space (e.g. screens), RFID technology Utilization of rain water: water cleaning (nanofiltration)

14 Agenda Finnish large enterprise-led industry visions for nanotechnology Impact of industry visions in activating open innovation and investments Finnish Russian Nanotechnology Innovation Alliance

15 The number of Finnish companies active in nanotechnology has more than tripled during FinNano FinNano, the Finnish National Nanotechnology Programme was initiated in 2005, leading 120 MEUR investments During , the number of Finnish companies active in nanotechnology increased by 330% from 61 to over 200 Source: Nanotechnology in Finnish Industry 2008 survey, Spinverse Ltd

16 Companies are found in all key sectors of the Finnish industry Electronics Chemicals and Materials Forest Products Life Sciences Instruments and Tools

17 Meur Private investments in nanotechnology exceeded public funding in 2008 Overall investments in nanotechnology in Finland reached 104 Meur in 2008; public funding 38 Meur, industrial investments 56 Meur and venture capital 9,5 Meur During , overall investments grew by 33,6 % Investments in Nanotechnology in Finland, * Venture Capital Industrial Investments Public Funding *Source for public funding figures: Tekes

18 Meur Finnish nanotechnology sector is estimated to grow to 1.3 billion eur by 2013 Fastest growth is seen in the ICT, health and wellbeing and energy sectors Nanomaterials production moves to large companies and consequently the number of application areas increases Smaller growth companies focus on developing demanding applications Nanotechnology Sector in Finland, Health and Well-being Chemicals and Materials ICT Tools and Instruments Forest Metals- and Mechanical Engineering Energy and Environment Construction Source: Nanotechnology in Finnish Industry 2008,Spinverse Ltd

19 Agenda Finnish large enterprise-led industry visions for nanotechnology Impact of industry visions in activating open innovation and investments Finnish Russian Nanotechnology Innovation Alliance

20 Finnish Industry Investment and Rusnano have allocated 50M for expanding a Finnish-Russian cross-border cooperation 50M Capital investment available to Rapidly growing and Internationalizing, Nanotechnology related companies Operating, or willing to locate, in Finland or Russia The money comes from Nation-owned and Experienced, Well connected investors With a proven track record FII and Rusnano (Potential additional investors also allowed) Program summary 1-10M initial capital investments Investors take a minority stake Investors participate in board work Access to additional funding Services for commercialization & internationalization

21 Finnish-Russian Innovation Alliance on Nanotechnology Innovation Programmes Partner Search Market Analysis and Foresight Business Development and Technology Transfer Venture Capital Innovation Alliance Services Focusing on Finnish-Russian co-operation Universities &Research Institutes High-Tech Growth Companies Investors Global Industry Leaders Cities Linking all nanotech resources and activities within Finland and Russia

22 Finnish-Russian Innovation Alliance on Nanotechnology has five service areas addressing technology commercialization gaps Innovation Programmes: Funding instrument awareness, project fundraising and application services with public funding programs from Finland, Russia and EU Partner Search: Events and databases for matchmaking between Finnish, Russian and other international parties Market Analysis and Foresight: Market surveys, newsletters and special task forces on Russian market for innovation and modernization technologies Business Development and Technology Transfer: technology transfer and business development services for university research projects and SMEs Venture Capital: Awareness raising on venture capital sector players and opportunities

23 Conclusions Finland has invested over 120 MEUR in nanotechnology between In the beginning, large enterprise-led industrial foresight work created targets and networks for all key sectors by working group of >100 senior representatives from industry, academia and government These visions activated industrial investment, created Public-Private Partnerships accelerating the commercial development of nanotechnology Spinverse is coordinating new Finnish-Russian Nanotechnology Innovation Alliance, that enables similar co-operation between Finland and Russia

24 Thank you. Pekka Koponen, CEO ; Innopoli 2, Tekniikantie 14, Espoo, Finland Maria Papina, Regional Manager Dobrolyubova 8, office 500, St. Petersburg, Russia Your Emerging Technology Partner

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