TEHRAN – Iran will participate in the 3rd International Nano Olympics (INO) scheduled to be held in Taipei, Taiwan from December 12 to 18, 2026.
INO aims to provide a platform for young innovators and researchers to develop their talents, collaborate with global experts, and tackle the world’s most pressing environmental and technological challenges.
INO 2026 will focus on nanobiotechnology and health. It aims to address critical challenges and opportunities in medicine through nanotechnology. By uniting the world’s brightest minds, INO is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and helping shape a healthier future.
The Olympics will be centered around a variety of topics, including nanodrug delivery systems, nanosensors and diagnostic technologies, nanomaterials for medical devices and tissue engineering, nanobiotechnology for sustainable health, nanobiomimetic technologies in biomedical applications, and applications of artificial intelligence and big data in nanobiotechnology.
In 2018, the first INO was held at Pardis Technology Park in Tehran from April 10th to 15th, with nine teams from four foreign countries participating.
Participants presented solutions through nanotechnology to global challenges related to water and wastewater treatment, agriculture, food and packaging, alternative energy, medicine and pharmaceuticals, and information and communication.
The 2nd INO 2024 was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from October 17th to 18th.
Isfahan University of Technology won the gold medal on behalf of Iran.
The Iranian team competed with participants from Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
Dr. Hamidreza Qurbani According to a report by IRNA, Nima Decan, a student of metallurgical engineering and a Bachelor of Science in metallurgical engineering, proposed a project to “harness sunlight to produce clean hydrogen fuel.”
The projects presented focused on the global challenges faced by nanotechnology applications in the development and production of new (alternative) energies such as hydrogen fuel, wind energy, solar energy, nuclear energy, tidal energy, geothermal energy and biomass energy.
This year, Tehran hosted the first INO for high school students aged 16 to 19 on September 29th.
Participants from 20 countries participated in the event online, including Germany, Bangladesh, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, the United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, India, and Australia.
INO 2025 provided attendees with a unique opportunity to delve into the world of nanotechnology and its potential to address pressing environmental challenges. We emphasized the fusion of theoretical knowledge and practical creativity. The competition aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the transformative potential of nanotechnology in addressing global challenges through a combination of rigorous evaluation and creative project work.
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