The document outlines the efforts of the Phantoms Foundation in promoting the Spanish nanotechnology industry through international initiatives like the ICEX Nanotechnology Plan. It details various projects, events, and activities aimed at enhancing Spain's competitiveness in nanotechnology while fostering international collaboration. Key achievements include participation in trade fairs, the organization of conferences, and the compilation of a catalogue of nanotechnology companies in Spain.

1. International initiatives to promoteSpanish Nanotechnology IndustryAntonio CorreiaMadrid – June 16, 2011 / AyreGran Hotel Colón

2. International initiatives to promoteSpanish Nanotechnology IndustryOUTLINEPhantoms Foundation: CVICEX Nanotechnology Plan (activities, results, future calls)Imaginenano2011Projects/Events/NetworksOther dissemination activities

3. PHANTOMS FOUNDATIONPrivate non-profit organisation

4. Founded in November 2002

5. Location: Madrid (Spain)

6. WEB site: www.phantomsnet.net

7. Staff: Dr. Antonio Correia (President) – antonio@phantomsnet.netDr. Maite Fernandez / Jose-Luis Roldan / Joaquin Ramon Laca / Paloma Garcia Escorial / Conchi Narros / Carmen Chacon /Viviana Estevao / Joana Silva Focus activities on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

8. High level management profile to National and European scientific projects

9. Key actor in:

10. Structuring and fostering European Excellence and enhancing collaborations in these fields

11. Integrating the Spanish “Science – Technology – Company – Society” system in other countriesPHANTOMS FOUNDATIONCURRENT ACTIVITIES Project Management (European Commission, National, etc.)

12. Scientific Network Coordination (NanoSpain, M4nano Initiative)

13. Scientific Conference Organisation (TNT conferenceseries, Imaginenano)

14. Support to Conference Organization (WEB site, management)

15. Promotion of educational activities (schools, etc.)

16. Scientific Dissemination (Newsletters, reports, articles in journals, roadmaps)

17. Management of activities fostering relationships with other markets/countriesICEX Nanotechnology PlanSince 2007, Phantoms Foundation is the coordinator of the Spanish Nanotechnology Plan funded by ICEX (Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade), as an initiative under the program España, Technology for Life, to enhance the promotion in foreign markets of Spain’s more Innovative and leading industrial technologies and productsRepresent the Scientific, Technological and Innovative agents of the country as a whole.

18. Foster relationships with other markets/countries.

19. Promote country culture of innovation.

20. Better integrate the Spanish “Science - Technology - Company - Society” system in other countries.

21. Generate and develop scientific and technological knowledge.

22. Improve competitiveness and contribute to the economic and social development of Spain.ICEX Nanotechnology PlanFunding AgenciesActivities performed since 2007 by the Phantoms Foundation underthe Spanish Nanotechnology Plan funded by ICEX (Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade). More than 60 companies, technological centers, nanotechnology platforms or nanocenters participated in these activities.

23. ICEX Nanotechnology Plan - nano techJapan

24. ICEX Nanotechnology Plan - nano techJapanSpain Pavilion 2010SpainArea 2011

25. ICEX Nanotechnology Plan - nano techJapan Nano tech 2011 (Japan)Spain Area among the top 3 biggest pavilions

26. ICEX Nanotechnology Plan - nano techJapanThe Spanish Area awarded at nano tech 2011The Spain Area was distinguished with the “Special Award”. The reason of the award, as mentioned during the nano tech award 2011 ceremony: Eleven organisations, including seven private companies and national research institutions, exhibiting in the Area

27. Four organisationsalready have offices for distribution

28. State of the art of nanotechnology development in Spain, actively promoted for commercialisationin JapanICEX Nanotechnology Plan – Other Fairs

29. ICEX Nanotechnology Plan Over 8000 persons from 50 countries attended Rusnanotech 2010 and more than 350 Russian and foreign companies presented their innovations.

30. Dual year Spain-Russia 2011

31. Spain Stand – 100 m2 / 12-16 companies-institutions