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Iran VP: Sci-tech diplomacy pivotal to country’s intl. engagement
A senior Iranian official says the science and technology diplomacy is one of the pillars of the government’s international interactions. “In all his international trips and meetings, the respected president regards the science and technology domain as a central plank of negotiations, which focus on the health, treatment and medical equipment sector,” said Rouhollah Dehghani, the vice-President for Science, Technology…
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Iran and Lebanon sign entrepreneurship MoU
Iranian Labor Minister Solat Mortazavi and his Lebanese counterpart have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in job creation and entrepreneurship as well as social and cultural cooperation. Mortazavi said during the signing ceremony that Lebanon is an integral part of the Muslim world and “we believe that defending Lebanon means defending the Muslim ummah”. He added that Iran’s…
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Tabriz mayor honors top Iranian nano scientist
The mayor and members of the Islamic Council of the Iranian city of Tabriz honor Dr. Soodabeh Davaran, a professor of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and a top scientist of the nano field, during Teknofest scientific event. Ms. Davaran has won several medals at different events including the European academy of inventors and a gold medal at the Teknofest…
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“Iran ready to define joint projects with Indonesia”
The head of Iran’s center for International Interactions of the office of Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy has held talks with Indonesia’s deputy health minister over ways of implementing agreements on provision of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals by Iran for the southeast Asian country. The negotiations between Amir Hossein Mirabadi and the Indonesian official happened during…
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Iranian VP: Iran to replace India and China as Indonesia’s tech supplier
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Firouzabadi Dehghani has welcomed Indonesia’s decision to speed up the implementation of bilateral agreements signed during President Ebrahim Raisi’s recent trip to the southeast Asian country. The agreements included the establishment of two joint companies that will provide pharmaceuticals and medical equipment to Indonesia. The other project the two sides agreed…
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500 Iranian high-tech companies attending ELECOMP International Exhibition
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy says the establishment of technological development centers for artificial intelligence in the coming months is part of the country’s program to develop this technology. Ruhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi noted that the centers are equipped with proper installations for researchers to develop technologies, including artificial intelligence. Dehghani was speaking to reporters during a…
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Iranian VP pledges support for best of robotics
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi has hailed students that competed with each other at the 17th round of Iran Open RoboCup held by Iran’s Islamic Azad University. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the competition, Dehghani said the students who took part in the contest want to build their future. He added “We…
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Iranian scientist Nader Engheta wins Benjamin Franklin Medal in US
University of Pennsylvania scientist Nader Engheta has received Benjamin Franklin Medal that goes to scientists for their achievements in extraordinary scientific, engineering and business leadership. Professor Engheta was selected as a 2023 recipient of the medal, one of the world’s oldest science and technology awards. Engheta, a professor in electrical and systems engineering, is among nine outstanding individuals recognized with…
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Recycling of industrial metal waste gains steam in Iran
An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to use homegrown technology to facilitate the recycling of industrial waste and extract useful elements. Farhad Gharabaghi, CEO of Kimia Gostar Sepehr Zangan Knowledge-Based Company says the firm produces a broad range of knowledge-based products, adding that the key area in which it works is related to the recycling of waste from zinc factories…
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Supporting active role of women in knowledge-based ecosystem
A group of women entrepreneurs and innovators working in knowledge-based companies have spoken about their concerns and the challenges they face as they engage in knowledge-based activities during a meeting with Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi. The vice president noted the unique capabilities of women in helping with the growth and development of…
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Official: Traditional medicine in Iran based on knowledge
A senior official with the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy says the traditional medicine practiced in the country is based on knowledge and can be of great help in the health sector. Mohammad-Reza Shams Ardakani, the secretary of the Vice Presidency’s HQ for the development of knowledge-based economy using medicinal plants and traditional medicine, said traditional…
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1,824 Iranian knowledge-based companies active in ICT, computer software
So far, 1,824 Iranian knowledge-based companies are estimated to be working in the field of information and communication technology and computer software in the country. Out of the 1,824 knowledge-based companies, 108 are evaluated as Type 1, 1,465 Type 2, and 251 Type 3 by the working group for the evaluation of knowledge-based companies at the Vice Presidency for Science,…
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Iranian exports of medicinal plants worth $600 million
More than 8,000 different types of plants grow in Iran, of which about 450 species are have medicinal usage. Plants whose export can have a high added value for the country. Thanks to favorable weather conditions and the country’s long record in the production of medicinal plants, exports of such products inject considerable profit into the Iranian economy. Currently, about…
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Iranian VP: Economy without oil means injection of innovation into oil industry, not elimination of oil
The office of Iran’s Vice-president for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy and Iran’s Petro Company signed a cooperation agreement. Under the agreement, the two sides will develop knowledge-based contracts in the oil sector worth $100mn. The contracts concern discovery, exploitation and investment activities in the oil and gas sectors as well as in renewable energies with an emphasis on knowledge-based…
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Iranian experts design smart system for notifying aid workers of emergency situation
Iranian experts have designed and built a smart system that mechanizes the process of sending notifications to relevant aid workers in cases of emergency and accidents. The system, developed by the Moj Afarinan Andishmand Company, enables people from all walks of the society to send required information to relief groups in emergency situations. The message will be delivered in the…
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Iran set to bolster tech cooperation with Russia
A senior official with the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy says the country is set to increase ties with Russia, including the Republic of Bashkortostan, one of the richest territories of the Russian Federation in mineral resources. Amir-Hossein Mirabadi, head of the Vice-Presidency’s Center for International Science and Technology Interactions made the remarks in a meeting…
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Iran-SCO technological exchanges expected to witness boost
A senior official with the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy has stressed the need for stepped-up cooperation between Tehran and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Amir-Hossein Mirabadi, who heads the Vice-Presidency’s Center for International Science and Technology Interactions, held a meeting with SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming for talks on bilateral ties. During the session, Mirabadi highlighted Iran’s…
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Iranian-made medicine helps decrease inflammation caused by diseases
Iranian scientists have developed capsules containing nanomicelles with biological effects of turmeric and curcumin, which are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and cancer preventive. The medicine, which has been produced with the support of the Nanotechnology Development Headquarters of the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, contains curcumin, which can be distributed and dissolved in water. The medicine remains stable in the…
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Iran achieves self-sufficiency in producing substance used in pain relievers
Iran has launched the production line of 4-Aminophenol or para-aminophenol, the main chemical substance used in Acetaminophen, a commonly-used pain reliever. The production line was inaugurated by Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Rouhollah Dehghani at the Kimiyagaran company in Markazi Province. Dehghani highlighted the importance of knowledge-based companies in creating added value and employment by putting…
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VP: Iran to design platform to enable exchanges among Iranian elites worldwide
Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Ruhollah Dehghani says the country is set to design a platform aimed at enabling exchanges among Iranian elites worldwide. Dehghani said, “We are trying to establish a mechanism so that Iranian elites can promote the progress of their country and have effective interactions among themselves no matter where they are.” “We…
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Tehran hosts 5th edition of Intl. Technology Investment meeting
The 5th edition of the International Technology Investment (TIM) meeting kicked off in the Iranian capital, Tehran, with the participation of member states of the D8 Organization for Economic Cooperation. Iranian Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Ruhollah Dehghani told the opening ceremony that one-eighth of the world’s population and 60% of the world’s Muslim population belong to D8…
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Iranian specialist produces first mRNA-based vaccine against COVID-19 after returning home
An Iranian expert succeeded in producing an mRNA-based vaccine against coronavirus, after returning home, via registration on Connect software, launched by Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy. Dr. Khodami, the CEO and founder of the knowledge-based company “ReNAP” was a prominent expert residing in the US and returned to his homeland after registering on Connect, designed to pave…
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230 knowledge-based firms set up by Iranian experts who returned home after studies abroad
Iran has been pursuing the agenda of “cooperation with Iranian experts and entrepreneurs abroad” to enable the country to benefit the capabilities and expertise of efficient Iranian workforce abroad. The Connect program, launched by the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy, has been serving to establish links between the Iranian experts residing abroad and their homeland. During these…
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Iran boosting agenda to support non-Iranian elites: Official
A senior official with the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based economy highlights the need to benefit from the expertise and capabilities of non-Iranian elites in the Islamic Republic. Amir-Hossein Mirabadi, the head of the Vice-Presidency’s Center for International Science and Technology Interactions, said different countries follow various agendas to use the capabilities of non-Iranian experts and elites. He…
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Iran stands next to leading states in developing global nanotech standards
Iran has become one of the world’s five leading countries in developing and approving international nanotechnology standards. The Islamic Republic made its way onto the list, thanks to the adoption of 151 national nanotechnology standards by the National Nanotechnology Standards Committee and 10 international standards in the International Standard Organization (ISO). The Nanotechnology Development Headquarters of Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Science,…
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Iran’s 1st VP orders action on regulation over supporting non-Iranian elites
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber orders the implementation of a regulation titled “Supporting Non-Iranian Elites,” which was recently adopted by cabinet ministers based on a proposal by the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. Based on the regulation, foreign nationals who have the qualifications to be recognized as elites will enjoy privileges of Iranian citizens, excluding citizenship and…
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Iran launches polyurethane research center in port city of Mahshahr
A senior official with Iran’s Polymer and Petrochemical Institute says the country has opened a polyurethane research center in port city of Mahshahr in order to promote the technology by recruiting the elite and university professors in the field. Speaking to ISNA, Seyyed Mohammad Mortazavi said the center was established following the signing of a cooperation agreement between a knowledge-based…
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3 Iranian provinces with highest levels of sales and export of nanotech products
Iran’s Tehran Province accounted for 61.9% of the total sales of nanotechnology products in the Persian calendar year of 1400 (March 2021-March 2022), ranking first among other provinces. The sales of nanotech products in Tehran Province in that period was worth 125,947 billion rials. Tehran was followed by Isfahan Province, which recorded sales worth of 207,26 billion rials and a…
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Iran VP: Kish Island can turn into export hub for knowledge-based companiesI’m
Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Ruhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi says Kish Island, in the Persian Gulf, has the potential to turn into an innovation and technology center and an export hub for knowledge-based products. Dehghani said Kish was introduced as the country’s first free zone 40 years ago, and it grew rapidly thanks to its great geographical…
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