The first International Nano Technology Olympiad got underway in Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic, on April 10, 2018.

 EU, Iran, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan  participated in this event with a focus on solving global environmental challenges through nanotechnology.

The competition aimed at motivating university students to practice their knowledge and skills in solving real world challenges, hopefully enabling startup teams, and creating a global network of students and experts.

The Olympiad ended Sunday, April 15.