NanoAlb, is the Albanian NanoScience and Nanotechnology Unit created next to the Academy of Sciences of Albania. It is a virtual center that coordinates the activities in the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology in Albanian universities in Albania, Kosovo*, North Macedonia and Montenegro.

The objectives of NanoAlb is to strengthen the Research and development (R&D) activities at this area, enhance the collaboration and synergies between the various research groups and industries. In addition to the R &D activities NanoAlb, through its academic program, will offer master courses in the area of nanotechnology and its application in health (both diagnostics and therapies) & pharmaceutical industry, environment, food and agriculture, safety and security. Dissemination of knowledge & achievemnets to the society and education activities with interest for future young generation of scientists (secondary school students etc.) also are objectives of NanoAlb.