What is Vision2020?

Vision2020 is an Industry-led partnership – public and private On-going collaborative process to foster technology innovation

The Chemical Industry Vision2020 Technology Partnership (Vision2020) is an industry-led partnership/process among public and private sector stakeholders in the chemical and allied industries. Stakeholders identify common problems and leverage technical expertise and financial resources to develop the critical enabling technologies of the future. Through collaborative efforts among industry, national laboratories, and academia, the Vision2020 Partnership fosters step-change technology innovation, which may be beyond the risk threshold of individual companies. Vision2020 is helping to maintain U.S. leadership as the world's largest chemical producer.

The Vision2020 process was launched in 1996 when company representatives created a Vision for the chemical industry's future and identified the key technical challenges that need to be overcome to realize that vision. Detailed roadmaps have been developed to outline research needs addressing many of these challenges. The roadmaps are used to guide academic and government funding and research in directions that will benefit the industry. An ongoing review process updates the vision and research priorities.

The Vision2020 Steering Committee plans, coordinates, prioritizes, and initiates activities for the benefit of all stakeholders, including industry, academia, and the public. Vision2020 Subcommittees lead and coordinate R&D activities. Successful R&D Projects are under way. Get Involved! All chemical companies are eligible and encouraged to participate.

Vision2020 currently focuses on the technology needs in four areas:

• New chemical science and engineering technology
• Supply chain management
• Information systems
• Manufacturing and operations