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.

Iranian cities to host nanotech entrepreneurship events

TEHRAN -- Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council plans to hold Karno, a nanotechnology an entrepreneurship event, at three universities in the cities of Karaj, Tehran and Kerman in February.

Iran tops local share of nano-articles list in 2018

TEHRAN – Iran ranks first in 2018 in terms of local share of nano-articles, which is the ratio of the nano-articles carried in a country to the total articles of that country, according to StatNano, a comprehensive statistical database portal.

$215m to be earmarked for Anzali wetland nano bioremediation

TEHRAN – A total budget of 9 trillion rials (nearly $215 million) will be allocated to implement a scheme on restoration of the endangered Anzali wetland in northern province of Gilan by removing contaminants using domestic bioremediation nano-technology, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

‘Sales of nanotech products to hit $175m’

TERHAN – It is predicted that 30 billion rials (about $175 million) of nanotechnology products will be sold by the end of the current Iranian calendar year 1397 (March 20, 2019), an official with Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council announced on Tuesday, IRNA reported.

IAU to establish schools on nanotech nationwide

TEHRAN – The Islamic Azadi University (IAU) is to establish schools for nanotechnology across the country, IAU caretaker Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi announced on Sunday, ISNA reported.

Iran to expand international co-op in nanotech sphere

TEHRAN -- Several countries have participated in the 11th Nanotechnology Festival and Exhibition of Iran (Iran Nano 2018), through which Iran eyes to expand cooperation in the international arena, the secretary of the event said.

Iran Nano Electronic Center established

TEHRAN – The Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council launched the Iran Nano Electronic Center with the aim of connecting academic centers and industrial units in the field of nano-electronics.

Iran to take part in developing Oman NanoCity

TEHRAN -- The NanoCity project of Oman will be developed in collaboration with Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) over the course of 10 years.

Iran to promote export of nano-tech products

TEHRAN – The Communication and Information Technology Ministry plans to promote export of nanotechnology products.

Second Iran Nanotech China Center opens in Guangzhou

TERHAN -- The second branch of Iran Nanotech China Center (INCC) opens in Guangzhou Science City, Economic & Technological Development Zone on Jul 6.

Iran plans to expand nanomedical device market

TEHRAN – The Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) plans to expand market for Iranian nanomedical devices, the INIC secretary general told Mehr on Saturday.

‘Medicine, advanced materials, medical devices top list of nano products for export’

TEHRAN – Nanomedicines, advanced nanomaterials and nanomedical devices are on top list for export, Ali Beitollahi, an official with Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC), told Mehr on Monday.

Iran promotes nanotechnology market

TEHRAN – Through industrialization of Iranian nanotechnology products, production cost is decreased and value added is created, secretary general of Iran’s Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) told IRNA on Saturday.

Iran gains notable achievements in nanotechnology

TEHRAN – Although Iran’s Nanotechnology Initiative Council has been established not very long time ago (2003), it has gained several achievements in this field so far, First Vice-President Es'haq Jahangiri said on Monday.

Nano Match plan to support Iranian products

TEHRAN -- Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council performs Nano Match plan to support Iranian nano products.

Iran to establish nano exports center in Indonesia

TEHRAN – Iran will establish a center in Indonesia for promoting exports of nano products, an official with Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) has said.

Iranian researchers study nano-cellulose food packaging

TEHRAN – Researchers at Shiraz University have studied gelatin and starch-based nano-composite films modified by nano-cellulose and chitosan for food packaging applications.

Private Iranian, Korean nanotechnology sectors team up

TEHRAN – On Monday, Private sectors from Iran and South Korea discussed joint projects in nanotechnology during a meeting at the venue of Iran’s National Library and Archive.

Intl. Nanotechnology Olympiad, an opportunity for academic synergy

TEHRAN – The first International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) 2018, was a great chance for participants to share their information and ideas.

Iran, Senegal discuss boosting nanotechnology ties

TEHRAN – Iranian and Senegalese officials have discussed ways to expand relations in the field of nanotechnology.

Tabriz to host intl. symposium on regenerative nanotechnology

TEHRAN – The 3rd international symposium of regenerative nanotechnology will be held in the northwestern city of Tabriz on February 18.

Iran ranks 4th in nanotechnology worldwide

TEHRAN – According to Web of Science, Iran ranks fourth in nanotechnology in the world by publishing 8,791 articles in the field.

Iran ranks fifth in nanotechnology articles

TEHRAN – Iran currently ranks fifth in producing articles related to nanotechnology, according to StatNano, a website that monitors nanotechnology developments in the world.

Iran, Sri Lanka to bolster technological co-op

TEHRAN — Iran and Sri Lanka have inked a memorandum of understanding to improve technological cooperation.

Iran’s progress in nanoscience highlighted in Malaysian nanotechnology forum

TEHRAN — Iran has managed to secure the 6th place worldwide in nanotechnology by submitting 3,792 articles during the first half of the current year, said an official with the national nanotechnology development headquarters on Tuesday.