Like the emerging Energy and Space economies, the Nano Economy is also picking up steam. It's been about twenty years since scientists first began producing nanostructures, but practical applications are beginning to emerge.
Medical researchers have found ways to cause carbon nanotubes to attach to cancer tumors. Using infrared lasers, they can then heat the nanotubes up without harming healthy tissue. The heat absorbed by the nanotubes kills the cancer cells. It appears to be very effective.
Space technology, energy systems, nano systems: has your region surveyed its current businesses to find out if you have linkages to these emerging business trends?