Policy and Evaluation workgroup of INIC generally deals with policymaking, monitoring the execution of approved policies, and also evaluating policies, programs, and actions in line with national nanotechnology plans in the country. This workgroup specifically conducts the following programs and actions:

• Nanotechnology Development Policy Making
  • • Developing national nanotechnology policies and programs
    • Helping various organizations of the country to implement national nanotechnology plan
    • Playing the role of a facilitator and regulator for implementation of nanotechnology plans in the country
    • Define policy tools to implement the national nanotechnology plans

•  Monitoring and documenting the status of implementing the national nanotechnology plans
  • • Preparing and publishing annual performance report
    • Developing and publishing periodic reports of nanotechnology advancements
• Policy Research Leadership
  • • Investigating new experiences and approaches in nanotechnology policy making
• Strategic monitoring and evaluation of nanotechnology development in Iran and foreign countries
  • • Monitoring and evaluating nanotechnology development indices in Iran
    • Monitoring and evaluating nanotechnology market in Iran
    • Evaluation of national organizations performance in implementation of the national nanotechnology plan
    • Monitoring international institutions and achievements in nanotechnology

• Management of Information Technology and Knowledge of Nanotechnology Development Processes
  • • Convergence of nanotechnology and artificial intelligence
    • IT infrastructure improvements