The premise is simple: give emerging talent unlimited access to otherwise prohibitively expensive technology - and let the games begin.

Nanoweapon is the name given to military technology currently under development which seeks to exploit the power of nanotechnology in the modern battlefield.

The award was given in recognition of his services to technology and innovation.

The United States opposes the project in part because it will give Iran access to new expertise, technology and training.

"We're giving them access to technology they might not be able to afford - a voice, a platform," she said.

The more abstract the work in the festival, the more reverence it gives to technology.

A foreign presence can increase sales and give companies access to new technology and marketing ideas.

"The arrangement we have does not give them access to technology they would need to compete with Boeing," he said.

"It will also give us access to key technology and allow us to forge crucial marketing agreements."

Everyone is reconstructing like mad - of course the war gave a terrific boost to technology.