The first International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) which aims at tackling global environmental challenges and empowering young nanotechnology startup teams, was held on April 10-16, 2018 in Tehran, Iran. The theme for this year’s event was water and environment. The venue of INO was Pardis Technology Park and during the closing ceremony, 4 winner teams received their prizes.

INO Permanent Secretariat announced the official membership of European Commission in the INO Steering committee. 

Two Iranian teams participated in the “IPIEC2017” competition on December 8th and 9th, 2017 in Guangzhou, China. Thirty teams from different countries including Germany, the USA, and Russia presented their projects.

On the sidelines of the CHInano 2017, Rangin Nano Nahal Co. signed a contract with their Chinese counterparts to launch a joint production line for manufacturing of at least 500 tons of products annually.