On May 1, 2025, a high-level meeting was held in Tehran between the Venezuelan Ambassador, the Deputy Minister of Science of Venezuela, and the Secretary-General of Iran Nano and Micro Technologies Innovation Council. The parties discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in nanotechnology, with emphasis on education, equipment development, and commercialization.
May 04, 2025
Agreements
During the meeting, Dr. Emad Ahmadvand, the Secretary-General of the INIC , proposed the formulation of a “Nanotechnology Development Roadmap for Venezuela”. The initiative, to be undertaken jointly by the two countries, aims to outline a strategic plan for future collaboration. Drawing upon Iran’s extensive experience in nanotechnology, the roadmap will be developed by a specialized expert committee.
Dr. Quintero, Deputy Minister of Science and President of the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC), highlighted the progress made over the past two years in educational cooperation between the two countries. A notable milestone has been the implementation of one-month intensive nanotechnology training programs conducted by Sharif University of Technology, during which Iranian professors and researchers traveled to Venezuela to deliver advanced courses at local universities. As a continuation of these efforts, Venezuelan researchers are scheduled to visit Iran to participate in hands-on training at advanced nanotechnology laboratories.
Expressing strong interest in broadening scientific and educational collaboration, the Venezuelan Deputy Minister affirmed Venezuela’s commitment to active participation in international academic events. Among the new areas of cooperation is Venezuela’s entry into both the Iranian International Nanotechnology Olympiad for high school students and the upcoming International Student Nanotechnology Olympiad in Taiwan.
The two sides also agreed to organize joint scientific conferences and symposia. Venezuela extended an invitation for distinguished Iranian scholars to attend as keynote speakers. Moreover, both countries pledged to co-author scientific publications and work toward indexing Venezuelan academic journals in leading international databases.
On the industrial front, the delegations underscored the importance of applying nanotechnology in practical sectors such as construction, agriculture, and equipment manufacturing. Plans were made to conduct both in-person and virtual training sessions for Venezuelan researchers at select nanotechnology laboratories in Iran.
These initiatives are expected to significantly enhance Venezuela’s scientific capabilities and contribute to the advancement of nanotechnology in both countries. Following the meeting, the Venezuelan delegation toured Iran’s permanent exhibition of nanotechnology products hosted by the Headquarters for Nanotechnology Development.
The Iranian side emphasized that specialized working groups will be established to oversee the implementation of these agreements. This expanding partnership not only deepens bilateral relations but also represents a model for South-South cooperation in advanced technology sectors.
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