Nanotechnologies – the purposeful engineering of matter on the atomic or molecular scale – have given rise to great expectations in recent years, unlocking new research opportunities in areas as diverse as energy, healthcare, electronics, food and construction. At the same time, concerns have been raised about possible unintended consequences of particular uses of nanomaterials. GoNano is an EU-funded initiative aiming to explore how nanotechnology research and innovation can become more responsive to societal needs and values. It does so by enabling co-creation between citizens, industry, civil society organizations, policy makers and researchers within the areas of food, health and energy. GoNano builds on previous efforts in public engagement and new technologies to develop a pilot project in each of the nanotechnology research areas: health, energy and food. The pilot projects will engage with citizens, researchers, professional users, civil society organisations, industry, and policy makers in a ...