Officials discuss ways to promote herbal medicine using nanotechnology

TEHRAN - The headquarters for developing nanotechnology and microtechnology and the headquarters for developing traditional medicine and medicinal herbs held a meeting on Tuesday aimed to use nanotechnology for promoting herbal medicine.

Nanotech constitutes 19% of Iran’s inventions 

TEHRAN – The headquarters for nanotechnology has supported the promotion of 20 nanotechnology inventions in the country, which constitute 19 percent of the total inventions registered in 2024.

16th Iran Nanotechnology Exhibition kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – The 16th Iran Nanotechnology Exhibition opened at Tehran Permanent International Fairground on Sunday and will run till November 5.

Over 1,700 nanotech products receive certificates in a year

TEHRAN – Over the past Iranian year (March 2024 –March 2025), a total of 1,735 nanotechnology products received nanoscale certificates from the Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council and were commercialized by 201 companies.

JWENT explores AI, nanotech solutions for water, environmental challenges

TEHRAN – The 2026 special issue of the International Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology (JWENT) focuses on exploring innovative and sustainable solutions to address challenges through the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and nanotechnology.  

20 countries attend intl. nano-tech Olympiad for students

TEHRAN – Participants from 20 countries attended the first International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) for high school students, held online on September 29.

Nanotechnology takes a leap forward in a year

TEHRAN –Iran has made significant progress in nanotechnology over a year (August 2024 -August 2025), with more than a 100 percent increase in nanotech products exports, indexing 10,860 articles in the Web of Science (WoS), and being ranked sixth in publishing nanotech articles.

Tehran to host 1st Intl. Nanotechnology Olympiad for students

TEHRAN – The first International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO 2025) for high-school students aged 16-19 will be held in Tehran.

Iran among top ten countries in publishing nano-tech articles

TEHRAN – Having published a total of 4,615 articles in top 25 percent of journals (Q1 journals) in 2024, Iran is placed among top ten countries in publishing nanotechnology articles, ranking 12 in h-index for nano-articles in the world.

Fourth nanotech summer school to be held

TEHRAN – The fourth nanotechnology summer school will kick off on July 23 and is scheduled to run for two months.

Iranian nanotech journals among world’s most cited

TEHRAN – The Journal Citation Report (JCR) Impact Factor 2024 has cited 161 Iranian journals, naming five among the world’s most cited in the nanotechnology sector.

Seven countries attend Iran’s nanotech achievements meeting

TEHRAN – During a meeting held in Venezuela on Thursday, high-ranking delegations from Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, Serbia, Honduras, China, and Vietnam gained a deeper understanding of Iran’s achievements in nanotechnology and its applications, particularly in the healthcare sector.

Venezuela to utilize Iran’s expertise in nanotechnology

TEHRAN – The preparation of a document for the development of nanotechnology in Venezuela using Iran’s knowledge and expertise has been discussed by officials from the two countries.

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Which countries are main buyers of Iranian nanotech products?

TEHRAN – Iran’s investment in nanotechnology research and development has led to the rise of the country as a global leader in nanotechnology, producing and exporting products to different countries across the world.

Asia holds greatest share of importing Iranian nanotech products

TEHRAN – Some 89.6 percent of Iranian nanotechnology products are exported to Asian countries, according to data released by the national headquarters for the development of nanotechnology.

Iran, Russia, China hold nano-micro symposium

TEHRAN –Iran in cooperation with China and Russia held an international symposium on nanotechnology and microtechnology science, known as ‘Nano-Micro ICR 2025’, virtually on February 25.

Iranian company produces nanocoatings for cars, buildings

TEHRAN – An Iranian knowledge-based company has produced coatings utilizing nanomaterials to repel water, dirt, and other pollutants, keeping cars and buildings cleaner for longer periods and reducing the need for frequent washing.

Intl. congress on nanoscience, nanotechnology slated for January

TEHRAN –The tenth international congress on nanoscience and nanotechnology is scheduled to be held from January 29 to 30 in Rafsanjan, a city in the southern Kerman province.

Tehran invites BRICS to foster co-op in nano-tech, bio-tech

TEHRAN –Iran has called for developing cooperation in nanotechnology as well as biotechnology with BRICS member states.

Nanotech achievements to go on display at Chinano 2024

TEHRAN –Iranian knowledge-based companies will showcase their latest products and achievements at Chinano 2024 Expo which is scheduled to be held from October 23 to 25 in Suzhou, China.

Chinese envoy praises Iran's advancement in technologies

TEHRAN –Iran is a leading country in different fields of technology with significant achievements in certain fields such as nanotechnology, the Chinese ambassador to Iran has said.

Iran, Russia to bolster nano-tech co-op

TEHRAN – Officials from Iran and Russia have discussed ways to expand interactions and cooperation in nano-technology between the institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Iran’s nanotechnology headquarters.

National exhibition to showcase students’ achievements in nano-tech

TEHRAN –The 14th national exhibition of students’ achievements in nano-technology is scheduled to be held concurrently with the 15th Iran nanotechnology exhibition from November 3 to 6 in Tehran.

Some $65,000 allocated to support nano-tech researchers

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 20), the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology has allocated some 39 billion rials (65,000 dollars) to support professors and students active in the field of nanotechnology.

Iran, Namibia to cooperate in nanotech research, education

TEHRAN – The secretary of the headquarters for the Nanotechnology Initiative Council, Emad Ahmadvand, and the special advisor to the Namibian president have discussed avenues to enhance cooperation between the two countries in nanotechnology.

Pakistan seeks joint nanotech, biotech research with Iran

TEHRAN –In a meeting held at Iran's headquarters for the development of nanotechnology on Friday, Pakistan asked for establishing a joint research institute of nanotechnology and biotechnology.

48 countries import Iranian nano-tech products

TEHRAN –According to the latest statistics, Iran's nano-tech products are exported to 48 countries worldwide.

Iran's remarkable rise as a global leader in nanotechnology

TEHRAN – Iran's achievements in nanotechnology are noteworthy. The increase in scientific publications and sales of nano products proves Iran's rise as a global leader in this field.

Iranian universities offering courses in medical, pharmaceutical nanotechnology

TEHRAN - Medical nanotechnology and pharmaceutical nanotechnology are currently being taught in over 15 universities of the country to postgraduate students, the deputy health minister for education, has said.

Iran’s achievements presented in ‘Nano-tech for Society’ meeting 

TEHRAN –Achievements of the country in the field of nanotechnology were showcased to representatives of seven countries in a meeting titled ‘Nano-tech for Society’ which was held in Tehran on Sunday.