1. The Thematic focus of INO is determined in accordance with the new emerging applications of nanotechnology related to global social, environmental or industrial challenges. Participants seek innovative solutions in the areas suggested by INO Steering Committee in each period. Initially the following themes are being considered:
2. The host economy has the privilege to propose the next theme to the steering committee which will positively consider the proposal and will be responsible for approving and announcing the selected theme through the INO website officially.
International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) is a global competition among university students from different involved countries being held consistently in member economies. Participants propose their competitive ideas and plans as nanotechnology based solutions for problems related to global challenges.