National Nanotech Contest slated for Friday

TEHRAN – The second round of the 10th National Nanotech Contest will be held on Friday with 308 university students competing in 21 centers nationwide.

Over $125 million allocated to nanotechnology sector

TEHRAN – As of the start of a national plan to develop the nanotechnology sector 15 years ago, more than 5,283 billion rials (about $125.7 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials) has been allocated to nanotechnology projects, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Knowledge-based firms develop 772 nano-products

TEHRAN – Over the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21), 294 knowledge-based companies in the country have developed 772 nanoproducts and have received nanotechnology certificates, according to the Nanotechnology Innovation Council.

Industries to be supplied with 160 nano products

TEHRAN – Some 160 nano products required by the industry will be domestically produced by the end of the current [Iranian calendar] year (March 2022), the director of the industry group of the Nanotechnology Development Council has announced.

Iran sets up nanotechnology export centers in six Asian countries

TEHRAN – Iran has created centers in six Asian countries for exporting nanotechnology products, the head of Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council said on Saturday.

Annual sales of nano companies rise by 100%

TEHRAN – Iranian nanotechnology companies have increased sales by 100 percent over the past year, Vice President for Science and Technology, Sourena Sattari, has announced.

57 nanotechnology projects inaugurated

TEHRAN – Vice President for Science and Technology, Sourena Sattari, inaugurated 40 industrial and 17 development projects in the field of nanotechnology during a ceremony on Saturday, IRNA reported.

Iran to set up permanent exhibition of knowledge-based products in Armenia

TEHRAN – Iran is going to set up a permanent exhibition of products manufactured by knowledge-based companies in Armenia.

Iranian tech delegation aims to promote products in Armenia

TEHRAN – A delegation comprising representatives of 40 Iranian knowledge-based companies are scheduled to visit Armenia with the aim of promoting their technological products and expand the market in the neighboring country.

Politician sees management instability as main hurdle for economic and technological progress 

TEHRAN – A member of the Expediency Council chiefly blames an instability in management system for economic and technological inefficiencies in Iran, saying in countries in which there is stability in management system the manager knows that he will not be dismissed because of differences with his superior and this encourages him to take “brave” decisions.

Iranian industries utilizing homegrown nanopaints

TEHRAN – An Iranian knowledge-based manufacturing and industrial company has made nanopaints which are being used in different sectors, including the aviation, automotive, home appliances, and steel industries.

Zanjan crafters blend genuine Persian arts with nanotechnology

TEHRAN – Crafters in the northwestern Zanjan province have started using nanotechnology in producing handicrafts, CHTN reported on Wednesday.

Mustafa Prize 2019 goes to Iranian, Turkish scientists

TEHRAN – Three Iranian and two Turkish scientists were announced winners of the Mustafa Prize 2019 during a ceremony which was held at Alzahra University in Tehran on Wednesday.

250 new nanotech products to hit market by March 2020: official

TEHRAN – Some 250 new nanotech products will be introduced to the domestic market by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 2020), Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council head Saeid Sarkar said, Mehr reported on Saturday.

Iranian nanotech company exporting equipment to China

TEHRAN – An Iranian nanotechnology company is exporting nanotech equipment and training packages to China, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Iranian researchers use nanotechnology for herbal extraction

TEHRAN – Iranian researchers at the Yasuj University of Medical Sciences have found a technique to synthesize a nanoadsorbent in order to measure constituent elements of plants for medical purposes, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Iran ConFair showcasing six new nano-products

TEHRAN -- Six new homegrown nano-products are being showcased at the 19th International Exhibition of Building and Construction Industry, Iran ConFair 2019, which is currently underway in Tehran.

Five homegrown nano sport products introduced

TEHRAN -- Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council introduced five nano products for sports during the startup SPORTEX, which was held from July 9 to 12 in Tehran.

Iranian researchers use nanotechnology for detecting pain medication 

TEHRAN- Iranian researchers have discovered a novel method for measuring morphine and codeine in blood and urine samples as quickly and precisely as possible. 

Iranian company exports antibacterial carpets to 25 countries

TEHRAN -- An Iranian carpet manufacturing company has exported 1.5 million euros of antibacterial carpets containing silver nanoparticles to 25 countries during the past Iranian calendar year 1397, which ended on March 20, 2019, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

Nanotechnology sector ready lend a hand to sports

TEHRAN – Iran’s nanotechnology industry has the potential to meet demands of sports organizations and help them deal with challenges, IRNA reported on Monday.

Iran to introduce 250 new nano products

TEHRAN -- Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council plans to introduce 250 new nano products during the current year, Mehr reported on Tuesday.

By Setareh Behroozi

Steps taken for technology and innovation improvement in 1397

Digital transformation, e-government, knowledge economy, and space-based business are amongst catch-phrases of technology in Iran during the Iranian calendar year 1397, ending on March 20.

African Union seeks co-op with Iran in nanotechnology 

TEHRAN – An official from the African Union on Sunday called for more cooperation with Iran in nanotechnology as the bloc is making efforts to reach its so-called Agenda 2063, Africa’s strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent over the next 50 years.

Up to 15 new nano products are manufactured per month: official

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based companies manufacture 12 to 15 new nano products per month, the secretary of Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council announced, Mehr reported on Saturday.

Chinese delegation seeks to boost ties with Iranian nanotech companies

TEHRAN – A trade delegation from China held a meeting with four Iranian nanotech companies active in the field of polymer on Saturday, Mehr reported.