The Fourth National Nanotechnology Roadmap (2023–2032)

1. Background

ㅇ Establishing a strategic direction for nano-field research and development to preemptively respond to global economic, social, and technological changes and to utilize nanotechnology to solve technological challenges in various areas.

⇒ The Fourth National Nanotechnology Roadmap (’23 - ’32) strengthen the linkage between the strategic nanotechnology roadmap and the preliminary technology map to clearly present the mission and role of nanotechnology R&D.

2. How the Fourth National Nanotechnology Roadmap Be Established

ㅇ Defining the Nine Big Questions; presenting the role of nanotechnology in problem-solving planning nano-infrastructure innovation

- Choosing the Big Questions and developing the strategic nanotechnology roadmap and proactive in-depth roadmap

3. Tentative Fourth National Nanotechnology Roadmap (‘23–’32)

1) Nanotechnology targets for each of the Nine Big Questions

2) Innovation of Nano-infrastructure

ㅇ Utilizing the National NanoFab infrastructure for innovation in key areas of nanotechnology

- Upgrading advanced nanofab facilities and equipment to strengthen research and industrialization support capabilities by field

- Expanding linkage and cooperation between infrastructures

<Use of National NanoFab Center Infrastructure in Different Areas>

Classification	Details
Information and electronics	Establishment of quantum nano-electronics manufacturing infrastructure running on universal technology; development of standard process technology
Energy	Establishment of a system for technical support for next-generation secondary cells (solid-state lithium batteries) leading to process setup and commercialization validation
Environment	Improved test beds for carbon-zero processes in the areas of semiconductors and displays
Biotechnology	Technical support for R&BD for biotechnology convergence using nano-infrastructure
Infrastructure	Integrated Nano-infrastructure Information System (Virtual Fab)

ㅇ Fostering the nanothechnology workforce

- Using advanced nano-infrastructure to develop convergence nanotechnology professionals capable of contributing to R&D and commercialization in specialized high schools, junior colleges, universities, and workplaces

ㅇ Revision of the Nanotechnology Development Promotion Act to promote technology advancement

- Revising the Nanotechnology Development Promotion Act to reflect the changes in the internal and external environment that have occurred since its enactment in 2002; updating measurement standards, technological impact assessment, and all other relevant particulars

4. Expected Effects and Execution

ㅇ Implementation of the Fourth National Nanotechnology Roadmap to answer the Nine Big Questions and advance the nanotechnology infrastructure in order to complete national tasks and innovate nanoscience and nanotechnology for the future

ㅇ Incorporation of nanotechnology-related ideas identified as enhancing the practicality and strategy of the Fourth National Nanotechnology Roadmap into the planning of national nanotechnology R&D budgets and projects