Korea to develop Nano-tech coop. with Iran

Iran’s National Nanotechnology Initiative released the details of an agreement signed with Nano Technology Research Association of Korea, Mehr News Agency reports.

During the time of the Nano exhibition in Korea, July 13 to 15, 2016, Iran’s National Nanotechnology Initiative (INNI) signed several agreements with Nano Technology Research Association of Korea (NTRA), according to a report released by National Nanotechnology Initiative of Iran.

Dr. Saeid Sarkar, the Secretary of National Nanotechnology Initiative of Iran and Dr. Hee-Gook Lee, the Chairman of Korea’s NTRA, signed the memorandum.

Developing cooperation between the developers and users of the Nano-tech products is one of the objectives of the agreement.

Also, exchange of the information of the related products and technologies, identifying the developers and the clients of the technology, and joint hosting of seminars and workshops were among the other articles of the deal signed between NTRA and INNI.

NANO KOREA, consisting of a symposium and exhibition, was held for three days from July 13 to 15, 2016, at the KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center), with the theme “Nanotechnology, the Engine of Creative Economy.”

In the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Dr. Saeid Sarkar was honored for years of contribution to the field of Nano-technology and Dr. Hee-Gook Lee bestowed his Iranian counterpart a certificate of appreciation.

A total of 420 companies from 15 countries showcased their latest achievement in the field at the arena of the event.