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‘Connect’ platform links Iranian experts worldwide to drive knowledge exchange and innovation
The Iranian deputy for scientific relations and human capital development at the Organization for the Development of International Scientific and Technological Cooperation highlighted the growing impact of the “Connect” platform in uniting Iranian experts at home and abroad. Speaking at a meeting of returning Iranian experts, Seyed Ali Hosseini said the platform has become an effective hub for sharing experience,…
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Iranian deputy vice president stresses special support for entrepreneurial experts, new measures to ease barriers for knowledge-based firms
The Iranian deputy for knowledge-based company development at the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and the Knowledge-Based Economy emphasized the need for special support for entrepreneurial specialists who have established knowledge-based firms after returning to Iran. Touraj Amraei announced several new facilitative and financial programs to help such companies overcome operational and regulatory challenges. Speaking at a meeting of returning…
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Iran launches initiative to unite returning experts, create export hub for knowledge-based companies
The head of the Organization for the Development of International Scientific and Technological Cooperation, Hossein Rouzbeh, announced plans to establish an export action network in collaboration with returning Iranian specialists. Speaking at a meeting with a group of repatriated experts, he said the first step toward expanding technological cooperation is to form a cohesive network that connects the valuable capacities…
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Six new knowledge-based products unveiled in Qazvin province
Six new knowledge-based products were unveiled at Imam Khomeini International University in Qazvin, central Iran, during a ceremony attended by the Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin. According to the Vice Presidency’s Communications Office, the newly launched products cover key sectors including aerospace, precision instruments, chemistry, agriculture, and environmental technology. All six have been fully…
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Vice president congratulates elites on Iran’s National Elites Day
The Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and the head of the National Elites Foundation extended his congratulations on the occasion of Iran’s National Elites Day. According to the Vice Presidency’s Communications Office, Hossein Afshin issued a message honoring the country’s leading scholars, innovators, and researchers, describing them as the “firm cornerstone of progress and excellence” in…
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Iran hosts first International Nanotechnology Olympiad for students with 20 countries participating
The first International Nanotechnology Olympiad for school students is being hosted virtually by Iran, with participants from 20 countries across five continents. The event aims to promote nanoscience and nanotechnology education among young students, building on Iran’s 16 years of experience in organizing national-level Nano Olympiads. According to the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Afshin Ramzi, Secretary…
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Breakthroughs in neurology, oncology, and women’s health highlight Tehran pharmaceutical expo
Three new domestically developed pharmaceutical products were unveiled at the 10th Iran Pharma Exhibition 2025, highlighting advances in neurology, oncology, and women’s health. The event, held in Tehran, drew senior officials and industry leaders from the country’s pharmaceutical sector, according to the Communications and Information Center of the Iranian Vice-President’s Office for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. Qasemali Ashofteh, CEO…
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Iranian telecom firms showcase cutting-edge tech at Itex 2025 in Baghdad
Eight Iranian knowledge-based companies specializing in telecommunications infrastructure participated in the International Itex Exhibition in Baghdad, presenting their technological capabilities to regional and global markets. The event, one of the Middle East’s leading gatherings for information and communication technology (ICT), ran from September 25 to 28. This year, the exhibition featured a dedicated pavilion for Iranian firms, organized by the…
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Iranian youth shine in AI and robotics at Istanbul’s Teknofest
Iran’s student robotics team earned first and second place in the inventions category at the Teknofest 2025 global robotics and artificial intelligence competition, underscoring the creativity and technical skills of the country’s youth on the international stage. The event, held in Istanbul, brought together 980 projects from 56 countries, including Germany, South Korea, Canada, Russia, and India. The Iranian team’s…
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Iranian scientific vice president: Path of supporting AI education continues
The Iranian vice president for science announced the continuation of artificial intelligence (AI) education for students and the periodic holding of related competitions throughout the year According to the Communications and Information Center of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin, Vice President for Science, stated, “We are at the beginning of the journey. Although the…
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Iranian scientist presents AI solutions for crisis management at BRICS forum
An Iranian researcher has highlighted the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing environmental challenges during the 10th BRICS Young Scientists Forum, held in Brasília, Brazil, from September 14 to 18. Sadra Karimzadeh, associate professor at the University of Tabriz and head of its Remote Sensing Laboratory, represented Iran at the event. In his presentation, titled “Environmental Changes, Remote Sensing,…
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Iran unveils five new high-tech products at Pardis Technology Park Summit
Five innovative products were unveiled during the 23rd Annual Pardis Technology Park Summit in Tehran, attended by Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin. The new technologies include two pharmaceutical breakthroughs, an industrial resin, and advanced transport and automation systems. Sirolimus, produced by Zist Takhmir Darou, is the first domestically developed version of the anti-rejection drug used…
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Iran aims to turn Pardis Technology Park into advanced tech hub of West Asia
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin, announced plans to transform Pardis Technology Park into a leading hub for advanced technologies in West Asia. Speaking at the 23rd Annual Pardis Technology Park Summit on Tuesday, Afshin said the focus will be on emerging fields shaping the future, including artificial intelligence, quantum science, microelectronics, cryogenics, biotechnology, financial…
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Iran to launch six national reference laboratories
Six national reference laboratories will be established in Iranian universities by the end of this year, according to the country’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. Hossein Afshin noted that the laboratories will serve not only academic institutions but also knowledge-based companies and industrial sectors. The announcement followed the signing of a cooperation agreement between the vice presidency…
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National AI competition in Iran attracts 33,000 students
The National Artificial Intelligence Competition concluded this week with the participation of 33,000 students from across Iran, making it the country’s largest student contest in the field of AI. The event, organized by Junioura with support from the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, offered students a chance to engage with artificial intelligence through practical challenges. Taha Ezzati,…
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Iran unveils four strategic polymer products at IranPlast exhibition
Four innovative polymer products developed by the knowledge-based company Parsa Polymer Sharif were unveiled during the 19th IranPlast International Exhibition, in a ceremony attended by Hossein Afshin, Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. Founded in 2007, Parsa Polymer Sharif specializes in polymer compounds and has become a competitor to imports as well as an exporter to neighboring…
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AI training reaches 440,000 Iranian students
More than 440,000 students across Iran have received training in artificial intelligence as part of the national “Digital Iran” program, with 20,000 teachers also participating, according to Mohammad Bagher Tabrizi, CEO of Quera. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the program’s summer term, held at Sharif University of Technology, Tabrizi said the initiative is not just the conclusion of a…
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Three distinguished scientists honored at closing ceremony of the 6th Mustafa Prize
The closing ceremony of the 6th Mustafa Prize, the premier international award for science and technology in the Islamic world, was held on Tuesday, at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall. The event brought together senior officials and prominent scientists from across the Muslim world. The ceremony was attended by Hossein Afshin, Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, Ali Akbar Salehi,…
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Iran’s vice pres. for science: Speed in recognizing opportunities key to success
Hossein Afshin, Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, underscored the importance of swift action and foresight in scientific innovation during the closing ceremony of the 6th Mustafa Prize. Afshin stressed that “the ability to see beyond existing data and tools is the secret to success in science and technology,” adding that his office supports such forward-looking vision and…
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Iran achieves $360mn in foreign currency savings with 45 homegrown nanocatalysts
Iran has recorded a major breakthrough in energy technology by producing 45 types of indigenous nanocatalysts, which have both boosted exports and delivered substantial foreign currency savings. According to the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Iran saved $360 million in imports while exports of nanocatalysts reached $12 million last year. Nanocatalysts play a critical role in enhancing…
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Iranian innovation in power grid tech secures U.S. patent
With the support of the Intellectual Property Management Center of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, an Iranian innovation in diagnosing malfunctions in electrical substations has been officially granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The invention, developed by the knowledge-based company Electroniksazan Fan Aria, is titled “Method and Testing Device for Detecting…
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Iran reports 60% growth in knowledge-based companies’ revenues last year
Revenues of Iran’s knowledge-based companies grew by 60 percent in the last Iranian year, ending in March, reaching 1,833 trillion tomans (over 18.3 billion dollars), according to Hossein Afshin, Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. Citing new government data, Afshin said sales of knowledge-based products rose 40 percent compared to 2023, amounting to 369 trillion tomans (3.59 billion…
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Three laureates announced for Mustafa prize 2025
The sixth edition of the Mustafa (PBUH) Prize will honor three distinguished scientists from Turkey, Iran, and India for their groundbreaking contributions in medical technologies, artificial intelligence, and clean energy. At a press briefing in Tehran, Ali Akbar Salehi, head of the scientific committee, and Mehdi Safari-Nia, CEO of the Mustafa Science and Technology Foundation, outlined the details of this…
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Iranian researchers develop portable device for early detection of blood cancers
Scientists at Shiraz University have developed a miniature, portable optical “nose” capable of detecting blood cancers, including acute leukemia, with high sensitivity by analyzing patients’ blood biomarkers. The device uses an array of fluorescent carbon quantum dots and metallic nanoclusters printed on a paper-based sensor platform housed in a small 3D-printed cube. With only 60 microliters of blood, the system…
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Iran launches new organization to boost international scientific, technological cooperation
Iran has officially launched the Organization for the Development of International Scientific and Technological Cooperation (ODISTC) to strengthen global partnerships in research, innovation, and technology, while supporting domestic and international talent. At the first meeting of the organization’s board of trustees, Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin, said the new body builds on the experience of…
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Iran oil industry witnesses surge in knowledge-based activities
Iran’s oil industry has seen a significant rise in knowledge-based activities over the past year. The office of Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy quoted Shana News Agency as saying that efforts to use domestic capabilities and develop local technologies have accelerated. Shana News Agency, which is affiliated to the Iranian Oil Ministry, also said the ministry…
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AI assistants to support smarter governance in Iran
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin has once again highlighted the role of AI assistants in improving government decision-making. Speaking on the sidelines of the second demo session for AI assistants in state institutions, Afshin said the main goal is to help officials make faster, more accurate, and more informed decisions. He noted that government…
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Iranian tech park unveils 8 knowledge-based products
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin visited the Mazandaran Science and Technology Park, where eight new knowledge-based products developed by resident companies were unveiled. Among the highlighted innovations was an industrial rectifier designed by Khazar Transfo, showcasing Iran’s self-sufficiency in high-current rectifiers for use in electrochemical and metallurgical industries. Another breakthrough came from Ebtekar Tajhiz…
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Iran ranks 13th globally in biotechnology publications
Iran has secured the 13th spot worldwide in the number of published biotechnology research papers in 2024, according to a new report by the reputable SCImago database. The report highlights Iran’s clear lead in the region, ahead of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, underscoring the country’s rapid progress in science and technology. The Biotechnology Development Center of the Iranian Vice…
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Tabriz leads national solar panel installation project in Iran
Iran has launched a nationwide initiative to install solar panels on government buildings across the country, with northwestern city of Tabriz becoming the first in the country to fully implement the project, officials announced. According to the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the program aims to promote the use of clean energy and encourage citizens to…
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