About Us

About Us

The International Association of Nanotechnology (IANT), is a non-profit organization with the goals of fostering scientific research and business development in the area of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for the benefit of society.

The Association fosters friendship, equality and cooperation amongst its members around the world. IANT does not endorse nor support any applications which uses and misuses the advanced technology for destructive purposes.

As the leading organization, IANT is working on the roadmap and the framework of the emerging technology worldwide, including:

  • Advanced R&D in Nanomaterials, Nanoelectronics & Nanomedicine
  • Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer Harmonization Worldwide
  • Developing Guidelines for Quality Control of Nanoparticles Products
  • Developing Nanotoxicology Methodologies
  • Developing Occupational Health & Safety Regulations
  • Developing Nano-manufacturing Framework and Initiatives
  • International Nomenclature and Standards for New Nanomaterials
  • Education & Training in Community Colleges and Universities Worldwide
  • Societal & Environmental Impact of Converging Technologies
  • Economic Development to Bring Jobs and Prosperity to States & Regions
  • Foster Venture Investment for Start-up Companies
  • Interfacing with Government in Developing Public Regulations & Policies

We are working with various partners via a global network of chapters around the world. To make an inquiry about forming a new chapter in your area, please contact us. To become a member of IANano, click here for more information

As a professional organization, we have a number of panels and subcommittees focusing on the following:

  • Nomenclature & Terminology Subcommittee
  • Nanomaterial Safety Subcommittee
  • Standards Steering Subcommittee
  • Intellectual Property & Tech Transfer Subcommittee
  • Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee
  • Ethics Environmental and Societal Subcommittee
  • And other committees being established to address various issues relating to Nanotechnology

The IANT organizes various regional meetings and an international congress for bringing clarity and focus to the scientific research, product development, intellectual property and technology transfer, research collaboration, venture capital investment, safety, regulation, ethics, environmental and societal aspects of nanotechnology

You are invited to apply for membership in the International Association of Nanotechnology (IANT). To accept this invitation, please complete the Online Membership Application Form. There are several sound reasons for applying for membership today.

Membership Benefits

The most significant benefit is to access to important ideas and networking with eminent scientists and business executives in the field of Nanotechnology. The International Association of Nanotechnology and its affiliated chapters enable you to build a network of relationship across USA and around the world. These relationship will promote new ideas, new friendships and open new opportunities for you.

Join the IANT and you can choose to participate in one or more of our specialized subcommittees.

As a member you will be entitled to member discount when you register at the annual meeting of the International Congress of Nanotechnology and other conferences and meeting organized by IANT and affiliate partners

Members will receive a free Nanotech Newsletters, significant discount on books, journals, and other publications.

Regardless of your specialty, there simply is no better way to signify your position within the profession than by adding this designation “Member of the International Association of Nanotechnology” to your list of credentials.

Membership in the International Association of Nanotechnology (IANT) is open to all who support our goal to foster scientific research and business development in the areas of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for the benefit of society.

For further information, please contact the Membership Coordinator.