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Iranian remote robotic surgery systems installed in Indonesia
As 2025 began, the third and fourth units of Iran’s Sina remote robotic surgery system have entered the training phase in the Indonesian cities of Medan and Makassar, impressing local surgeons with their precision and quality. According to the Communications and Public Relations Center of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Indonesian surgeons have expressed high satisfaction…
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Iran produces advanced ecobrass alloy at one-third of global price
An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully developed a low-lead brass alloy, Ecobrass, significantly improving water quality and consumer health while offering a cost-effective alternative at just one-third of the global price. According to the Communications and Public Relations Center of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the knowledge-based company “Paya Darafsh Iranian” has become the first in…
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BRICS financial, technological workshop held in Iran
A workshop titled “Introduction to BRICS Structures and Collaboration Opportunities” was held in Iran, hosted by the Iran International Innovation District, to explore opportunities for scientific and technological cooperation within the BRICS framework. According to the Communications and Information Center of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the event, attended by Russian BRICS Council members and…
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Advanced Iran-made wound dressings accelerate healing with nanotechnology, silver
A knowledge-based company in Iran has developed advanced wound dressings using nanotechnology and the antimicrobial properties of silver to accelerate the healing of skin injuries and wounds, the Communications and Information Center of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-based Economy reported. Mahmoud Ghafghazi, the CEO of Taba Biopolymer, highlighted the innovative features of the dressings, which aim…
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Iran emphasizes sustainable economic model for AI development at international conference
The Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy has highlighted the necessity of a “sustainable economic model” for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) during the first International AI Conference and “PolTalk” event. According to the Communications and Information Center of the vice presidency, Hossein Afshin stressed that AI development must be grounded in a sustainable economic framework…
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Workshop on BRICS collaboration opportunities kicks off at Iran’s International Innovation Zone
A workshop titled “Introduction to BRICS Structures and Collaboration Opportunities” commenced on Tuesday at Iran’s International Innovation Zone, aiming to foster new technological partnerships with BRICS member nations, according to the Communications and Information Center of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. Organized by the vice presidency, the event highlighted Iran’s readiness to expand formal ties…
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100k experts working in Iran’s knowledge-based ecosystem
The deputy for policy and development at the office of the Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy says approximately 100,000 experts are active in the knowledge-based sector of the country. Mehdi Eliasi said increased cooperation between knowledge-based companies and large industries would make it possible to achieve economic growth and that new tools have been created to…
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Iranian company achieves breakthrough in moisture-resistant adhesive technology
An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully indigenized a single-component polyurethane adhesive that completely dries in the presence of moisture and creates a crystalline structure. That’s according to the communications and information center of the office of the Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. Hekmat Sanat Pishro was established in 2019 with the aim of developing technical know-how…
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Iran to launch open-source AI platform with government support
The Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy has announced the launch of an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform, according to the Communications and Information Center of the Vice-Presidency. During the inauguration of the Shariati Combined Cycle Power Plant’s smart monitoring center, Hossein Afshin explained that the initiative invites knowledge-based companies to participate in the project, offering financial…
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Iranian innovation advisor urges creative industries as a nation’s soft power
Khadijeh Joda, Advisor on Women’s Affairs at the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, emphasized the role of creative industries as a nation’s soft power during a specialized event on cultural and creative industries. The event took place on February 13-14 in Mashhad’s Science and Technology Park, bringing together experts and policymakers to discuss strategies for expanding Iran’s…
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Iran paves way for Afghan elite to access knowledge-based business support
The head of Iran’s International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Development Organization, announced that Afghan entrepreneurs and elites residing in Iran can now benefit from support programs designed for knowledge-based businesses, provided they meet the necessary criteria. According to the Communications and Information Center of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Rouzbeh made the announcement during the…
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VP says Iran welcomes Afghan elites contribution to scientific advancement
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin, has urged Afghan academics and scientific elites to participate in Iran’s technological progress. He emphasized Iran’s commitment to supporting researchers, knowledge-based companies, and large-scale technological projects that could transform Iran and Afghanistan into an interconnected scientific ecosystem. Speaking at the First Conference of Afghan Elites on Saturday, Afshin highlighted…
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Iranian knowledge-based company produces air leak tester at half the cost of foreign models
An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully developed an air leak tester (leak tester) at half the price of similar foreign models, saving approximately $200,000 annually in foreign currency. The device, designed for industries requiring leak testing of components or assembled parts, is particularly useful in sectors like automotive, oil, and gas, where compliance with strict standards is essential. Hadi Tarzi,…
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Iran VP predicts number of knowledge-based companies to double in Ilam province
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy announced plans to double the number of knowledge-based companies in Ilam Province by next year, according to the Communications and Information Center of the vice-presidency. Speaking to reporters, Hossein Afshin highlighted Ilam’s potential for developing a knowledge-based economy, citing its skilled workforce and untapped capabilities. Currently, Ilam is home to 24…
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Iranian trade delegation attends Nano Tech Japan 2025
An Iranian trade delegation, supported by the Headquarters for the Development of Nano and Micro Technologies and the Organization for International Scientific and Technological Cooperation, participated in the 24th International Nanotechnology Exhibition, also known as Nano Tech 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. According to the Communications and Information Center of Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the event,…
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Ivan Rolling Mill inaugurated with annual production capacity of 120,000 tons of steel ingots
With an investment of 12 trillion rials, Iran’s Ivan Rolling Mill was officially inaugurated in the presence of the Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. According to the Center for Communications and Public Relations of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the inauguration ceremony was attended by Vice President Hossein Afshin, Ilam Governor Ahmad Karami,…
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Iran’s vice presidency awards AI-powered films at 43rd fajr film festival
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy announced that the films Moses, the Speaker of God (Musa Kalimollah) and The Hunter (Sayyad) have won the special award for AI application in cinema. As the 43rd Fajr Film Festival came to an end in Tehran, Hossein Afshinhig hlighted the importance of aligning Iranian cinema with global technological advancements. He…
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Iran first vice president highlights AI development efforts
Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has highlighted the pivotal role of the country’s scientific and technological vice presidency in fostering the development of artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Communications and Information Center of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. Speaking at a meeting attended by key government officials, including the Minister of Communications and Information…
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Expansion of markets for knowledge-based firms, startups at Iran intl. innovation zone
A tripartite cooperation agreement was signed to support knowledge-based companies and startups in expanding their presence in national and international markets. This initiative is being hosted by the Iran International Innovation and Technology Zone in collaboration with the New Technologies Development Fund at Pardis Technology Park and Bank Keshavarzi. According to the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, the agreement…
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Official: Internationalization pillar for growth of knowledge-based firms
Hossein Rouzbeh, head of the Iranian Organization for the Development of International Scientific and Technological Cooperation, emphasized that internationalization is the cornerstone of a knowledge-based company’s growth and a key pillar of Iran’s foreign policy. Rouzbeh made the rematks in the first session of the “Tomorrow’s Opportunity” series of meetings, focused on Uzbekistan. Rouzbeh stated that the path to internationalization…
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Iran unveils AI-powered and knowledge-based systems to boost oil, gas industry
Iran has unveiled several AI-powered monitoring systems and domestically produced knowledge-based monitoring and management systems aimed at enhancing the oil and gas sector. The systems, unveiled during a visit by Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin to the Asaluyeh port in southern Iran, will be deployed at the South Pars Gas Complex and Nouri Petrochemical Plant.…
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Iran-made nanodrug revolutionizes cancer diagnosis, treatment
An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully developed an advanced nanodrug, Tilmanocept, which significantly enhances the accuracy of cancer diagnosis while reducing costs. According to the Communications and Information Center of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the breakthrough offers a more affordable and precise diagnostic and treatment method for approximately 90% of cancer patients in Iran. Aprin…
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Iranian company develops hydraulic knee joint at one-third the price of foreign models
An Iranian knowledge-based company has succeeded in producing an advanced knee joint using the IR60 hydraulic technology. That’s according to the office of the Iranian Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. The innovative product is said to offer a cost-effective solution to enhance mobility and daily activities for individuals with above-knee amputations. It is also priced significantly lower than…
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Special focus on supporting creative industries in arts: Iran’s vice president for science
The Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy has highlighted the importance of creativity for the country’s future, particularly in the arts sector. In the closing ceremony of the 12th National Ceramic Art Biennial of Iran, Hossein Afshin pointed out the commitment to supporting creative industries, the Communications and Information Center of the Vice-Presidency reported. Accompanied by Shina…
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Iranian company launches advanced nano-coating technology
Fanavaran Nano Poushesh Jam, an Iranian knowledge-based company, supplues advanced physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems for applying ultra-hard coatings. These devices are priced 50% to 70% lower than their European counterparts and can extend the lifespan of industrial components by up to 200 times. They can also be used in auto and oil industries as well as aerospace and medicine. …
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Iran to launch AI-based neobank helping elites make best use of intellectual capital
The Iranian government spokesperson has announced the design and development of an artificial intelligence-based neobank that is aimed at supporting knowledge-based companies and innovators in Iran. Fatemeh Mohajerani said this bank is being developed jointly by the office of the Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and the ministry of economy. She added that it creates the groundwork for…
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Iran to launch AI assistants for president and ministers
The Iranian government is set to integrate artificial intelligence into its governance system. Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy Hussein Afshin announced the commencement of a project aimed at developing AI assistants for the country’s president and ministers. This initiative will rely on the “National AI Platform” to enhance decision-making processes within government ministries. In a coordination…
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Iranian product revives hearing with an electrical stimulator microchip
An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully designed and built an electrical stimulator microchip for the inner part of the cochlear implant system to restore hearing by transmitting stimulation signals to cochlear hair cells and converting audio signals into electrical pulses that are then sent to the auditory nerves. According to the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy’s Communication and…
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Iran, China announce joint research call results
The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) have announced the results of their fourth joint research call, the Iranian Communications and Information Center of the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, reported. Out of 136 proposals submitted by Iranian and Chinese researchers in the fields of energy, regenerative medicine, and environmental…
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Iranian knowledge-based companies boost ties with Armenian traders at int’l conference
A trade conference, organized by the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy’s brokerage, Sepanta Salamat, and the Armenian Union of Traders and Employers, provided a platform for Iranian companies to engage with Armenian businesses and explore potential markets. According to the Communications and Information Center of the Vice Presidency, an Iranian delegation of 15 companies specializing in…
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