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Iranian nanofiber innovation secures US patent with support from intellectual property management center
With support from the Center for Intellectual Property Asset Management, an Iranian invention titled “Antibacterial Nanofibrous Layers with Controlled Drug Release and Therapeutic Properties” has been officially patented in the US. The innovation was developed by researcher Somayeh Akbari and commercialized in collaboration with Fanavaran Nano Meghyas. According to the Communications Office of the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and…
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Iran showcases innovation at Plast Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul
The Iranian pavilion for knowledge-based companies has opened at the Plast Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey, aimed at expanding export markets and strengthening international technological cooperation. According to Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Science Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, the exhibition, considered the largest plastics industry event in the Eurasia region, runs through Saturday, and hosts manufacturers of plastics, machinery, molds, recycling technologies,…
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Iranian talent shines in final stage of Rayan International Programming and AI Competition
The final stage of the Rayan International Programming and Artificial Intelligence Competition concluded with outstanding achievements by Iranian talent. Iranian participants secured four top positions in the programming category and swept the top three titles in the AI division. According to the office of the Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the event was hosted by Sharif…
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Iran’s vice president for science tips Rayan int’l competition as national investment to retain talent
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin, described the Rayan International Competition as “a national investment to retain talent,” during the event’s closing ceremony on Friday in Tehran. According to the Vice Presidency’s Communications Center, Afshin said the competition had evolved beyond a conventional contest, becoming a platform to identify skilled youth who might otherwise consider…
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Tehran hosts final stage of international “Rayan” AI and Programming Competition
The final stage of the Rayan International Artificial Intelligence and Programming Competition began on Monday at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, bringing together participants from 30 countries after a year-long series of preliminary rounds across 10 Iranian provinces. According to the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, scientific secretary of the event, Hamid Zarrabizadeh, said the…
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Iran celebrates “Innovation and Technology; Made in Iran” Day
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin has in a message marked December 7 as “Innovation and Technology; Made in Iran” Day. Afshin highlighted the critical role of young minds, hopeful hearts, and domestically developed technology in shaping Iran’s future. In his statement, Afshin stressed that each step by Iranian students, researchers, professors, entrepreneurs, and knowledge-based…
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Iran aims for top regional rank in science and technology within three years, first vice president says
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref said the government has set a three-year timeframe to close the country’s scientific and technological gap and achieve the top regional position by the end of President Massoud Pezeshkian’s tenure in July 2028. During a visit to the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, Aref highlighted the crucial role of international scientific…
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Iran outlines pathways for knowledge-based firms to enter Pakistan market at 7th Future Opportunity forum
Strategies for facilitating the entry of Iranian knowledge-based and technology companies into Pakistan’s market were presented at the seventh “Future Opportunity” forum, held on November 17 in Tehran’s House of Innovation and Technology. According to the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and the Knowledge-Based Economy, the event brought together senior officials, business leaders and exporters, including Hossein Rouzbeh, President of…
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Iran highlights Eurasian market opportunities at 15th “Equal Opportunity” export development event
The 15th edition of the “Equal Opportunity” internationalization camp for knowledge-based and creative companies was held in the Isfahan Science and Technology Town, central Iran, focusing on export development and emerging opportunities in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) market. According to the Organization for the Development of International Scientific and Technological Cooperation, the one-day program brought together senior managers, technology…
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Iran launches domestic production of one million kilowatts of solar inverters in major localization push
Iran has initiated large-scale domestic production of one million kilowatts of solar power inverters, a strategic step aimed at reducing reliance on imported equipment in the country’s electricity sector. The Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy reported the announcement coincided with the 25th International Electricity Industry Exhibition in Tehran. The project is being implemented through the national “First-Time Production”…
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Iranian students win gold at RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 in Abu Dhabi
A team of Iranian students won a gold medal at the eighth RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 competition, held from 10 to 15 November in Abu Dhabi. The event brought together national teams from 22 countries across the region. According to the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, Iran was represented by an eight-member student team from the Musito Creative…
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Iran says locally produced nanomedicines saved $593mn in healthcare costs since 2016
Iran reports that the domestic production and use of nanomedicines between 2016 and 2024 generated an estimated $593 million in savings for the country’s healthcare system. The figures were released by the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, citing an assessment by its Nanotechnology and Microtechnology Development Headquarters. According to the report, the savings resulted from comparing domestic nanomedicine…
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Iranian firm develops local generator control module, saving $2 million annually
An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully domestically produced a generator control module that is expected to save the country up to $2 million in foreign currency each year. The system, unveiled at the “Far-e Iran” exhibition, meaning Glory of Iran in Persian, is designed to manage, protect, and ensure the quality of generators’ output voltage at a significantly lower cost…
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Iran reports $2.7 billion in knowledge-based exports despite sanctions
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology and the Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin, announced that exports from Iranian knowledge-based companies have reached approximately $2.7 billion so far this year, marking a 10 percent increase compared with the same period last year despite ongoing export constraints. Speaking to Sitna news agency, Afshin said that exports of knowledge-based products specifically accounted for around…
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Iranian firm produces synthetic zeolite, saving $8.5 million in foreign currency
An Iranian technology company participating in the “Far-e Iran” (Glory of Iran) exhibition has successfully developed synthetic zeolite powder, a strategic industrial material whose domestic production is expected to save the country approximately $8.5 million in foreign currency. According to the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, chemical engineer Amana Torabi from the research division of BehDash…
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Iran holds fifth gathering of returning specialists to strengthen global expert network
Iran convened the Fifth Meeting of Returning Iranian Specialists with the aim of expanding scientific and technological cooperation, sharing international experience, and reinforcing professional networks among Iranian experts. According to the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, the event was held at the Iran House of Technology and Innovation with the participation of former expatriate specialists who have…
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Iran unveils seven homegrown power industry products at international electricity exhibition
Seven domestically developed technologies needed by Iran’s power sector were unveiled on the sidelines of the 25th Iran International Electricity Industry Exhibition, marking a major step toward self-sufficiency in high-demand electrical equipment. According to the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, the products were introduced under its “First-Time Production” program and with the support of Tavanir, the national power…
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Iran reports $183mn in nano exports, marking national scientific strength
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin, hailed the country’s $183 million in nanotechnology exports as a symbol of national pride and resilience during the second day of the ceremony honoring top nano exporters on Wednesday. According to the Vice Presidency’s Communications Center, Afshin said the country’s achievements in nanotechnology reflect the “fusion of knowledge, innovation,…
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Iran showcases $1.35bn in savings through knowledge-based products at “Far-e Iran” Exhibition
The inaugural Far-e Iran (Glory of Iran) Exhibition, highlighting Iran’s most advanced knowledge-based technologies, opened on Sunday, with the participation of Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin, alongside the head of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund, Asghar Nouralizadeh, and representatives from numerous tech companies. Afshin announced that 80 selected products on display, chosen from over 650…
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16th nanotechnology exhibition opens with participation of Iran’s vice president for science
The 16th International Nanotechnology Exhibition has officially opened with the presence of Iran’s Vice President For Science, Technology, And Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin. According to the Communications and Public Relations Center of the Vice-Presidency for Science, the event brings together 152 organizations and companies active in the nanotechnology sector, providing a platform to showcase the latest achievements and investment opportunities…
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Iran’s vice president for science: Victory of understanding over distance was the greatest medal of technology Olympics 2025
The Iranian vice president for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, tipped the 2025 Technology Olympics held in Iran as “a competition of minds and horizons,” emphasizing that its most meaningful achievement was “the victory of understanding over distance.” Speaking at the closing ceremony on Thursday at Pardis Technology Park, Hossein Afshin said the event represented “a glimpse of the future,…
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Iran leverages returning experts to boost intl. tech collaboration
The International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Organization (ISTCO) and Iranian specialists who have returned to the country from abroad under the “Connect” program held a third consultative meeting, which highlights the critical role of these experts in advancing global technological partnerships. According to the office of the Iranian vice-president for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, the meeting aimed to expand…
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Over 12,000 competitors join Iran’s 2025 Technology Olympiad
More than 12,000 participants from 65 countries are taking part in the second International Technology Olympiad, marking a twofold increase compared with last year’s event, according to Hossein Afshin, Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Afshin said the event, hosted at Pardis Technology Park, represents “a celebration of knowledge and creativity”…
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Second meeting of returning Iranian experts highlights development of technology diplomacy
The second gathering of Iranian specialists who have returned to the country was held with the support of the Organization for the Development of International Scientific and Technological Cooperation. According to the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the event aimed to leverage the expertise of Iranian professionals in advancing knowledge-based businesses and promoting international technological collaboration. The…
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Three knowledge-based products unveiled at Bushehr Science and Technology Park in southern Iran
Three knowledge-based products were unveiled at Bushehr Science and Technology Park with Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology in attendance. The first product, the Seraj Depth Measurement Device, is designed for vessels such as ships and boats to measure precise water depths beneath the hull, the vice presidency’s Information and Communication Center reported. The device emits ultrasonic waves toward…
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Iranian researchers develop nano-based gelatin sponge to speed dental surgery recovery
Researchers at Iran University of Medical Sciences, supported by Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, have developed an innovative gelatin-based sponge that accelerates dental surgery recovery by simultaneously stopping bleeding, preventing infection, and promoting bone regeneration. According to the National Nanotechnology Development Headquarters, bleeding control and infection prevention remain major challenges in oral surgeries, where inadequate bone…
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Iran and Vietnam to expand technological cooperation
Iran has expressed readiness to expand scientific, technological, and commercial cooperation with Vietnam. This was announced by President of the International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Development Organization Hossein Rouzbeh during a visit by Vietnam’s Ambassador Luong Ngoc Nguyen to the Iran House of Innovation and Technology in Tehran. Rouzbeh spoke about Iran’s strong innovation ecosystem, saying the country has around…
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Iranian knowledge-based firms showcase innovations at Uzbekistan’s Innoweek 2025
With the support of Iran’s Innovation and Prosperity Fund, a pavilion of Iranian knowledge-based companies has been organized at Innoweek 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event displayed Iran’s technological capabilities and innovative solutions to international visitors. According to the office of the Iranian Vice-President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Innoweek has been held annually since 2018 to promote innovation,…
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President Pezeshkian: Breaking mental barriers key to educational transformation
President Massoud Pezeshkian of Iran said that breaking mental barriers and believing in the possibility of change are essential for any real transformation in education. He made the remarks on Sunday during the inauguration of two SAMPAD (National Organization for the Development of Exceptional Talents) smart middle schools in Shahriar, southwest of Tehran. According to the Vice Presidency for Science,…
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Iranian vice president: Smart schools a platform for innovation, technology
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy said that smart schools can transform the country’s education system by turning students from consumers of knowledge into producers of ideas and technology. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of two SAMPAD (National Organization for the Development of Exceptional Talents) smart schools in Shahriar, Hossein Afshin described the initiative as “a fundamental…
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