The survey affirms that the research disciplines initially chosen in 2002 for nanotechnology development in Israel remain in strong focus.

• Nanomaterials
  Israeli combined research in nanoparticles, nanostructures and solid nanomaterials are well supported.
  
  Israel today ranks first in the world for publication citations in fields related to these disciplines, according to the Philadelphia-based Institute for Science Information (ISI). The ISI citation index shows that publications from Israeli researchers are among the top five cited in the fields of material sciences, molecular biology and chemistry.
  
  Israeli chemistry nanoresearch is currently funded at the second highest level, after basic scientific research.
• Nanobiotechnology
  Israeli research in biology, biotech engineering, applied biosciences and medicine are well supported.
  
  Of all nano-related disciplines, current research in this area is increasingly likely to be commercialized and marketed. This is due to Israel's continuing success in the life sciences and biotech applications. These markets are second only to communications in attracting equity and venture funding for Israeli firms.
  
  Nanobiotech capacity benefits greatly from Israel's leadership in multi-disciplinary research. Nanobiotech applications will combine such diverse fields as molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, electronics and materials science — areas dominated by Israeli research.
• Nanoelectronics
  Over 80 percent of Israel's nanotech researchers are engaged in disciplines that contribute to nanoelectronics.
  
  Electronics and photonics are historically among Israel's strongest fundamental research areas, and current activity levels affirm continuing strength in these areas.
  
  With the 2005 creation of its new nanotech center, the Technion Institute has assembled a research team that will bring significant advances in our understanding of electronics.
• Water Remediation
  Israel's presence in filtration and membrane research remains strong, with a national research capacity exceeding many larger nations.
  
  Recent developments in global clean water markets have prompted several new initiatives that combine Israel's agricultural and industrial water treatment expertise with academic research experience in nanotechnology and other new fields.
  
  In 2005, Israel opened the world's largest saltwater reverse osmosis water treatment facility on the southern Israeli coast, confirming Israel as one of the most advanced 'beta' sites for water research.