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Pictures: Diplomatic representatives of seven countries take part in ‘Nano-tech for Society’ meeting
A meeting themed ‘Nano-tech for Society’ was held on Sunday at Iran House of innovation & Technology House (iHiT) in the Iranian capital Tehran. Diplomatic representatives from seven countries took part in the event on Iran’s latest achievements and products in the field of nanotechnology. Here are some pictures of the event:
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Iranian vice president, WIPO head meet in Geneva on intellectual property rights
The Iranian vice president for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy has met with the head of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on the sidelines of the Social Forum of the Human Rights Council in the Swiss city of Geneva. The talks between Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi and WIPO Director General Daren Tang focused on promotion of bilateral ties, including in…
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Official: Iran planning to have greater international sci-tech engagement
A senior Iranian official says the country has plans for closer international interactions in the domain of science and technology. “At the Center for International Scientific and Technological Interactions of the [Presidential Office’s] Department for Science, Research and Knowledge-Based Economy, we have put our agenda on plans to reinforce past markets and establish international engagement,” said Amirhossein Mirabadi, the director…
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Iranian firm devises formula for vaccine preservative
An Iranian knowledge-based company has come up with the formula for a vaccine preservative. “Vaccine preservatives would be imported through a French company for years, but now it has been around 10 years that they haven’t supplied Iran with this oil due to sanctions,” said Mostafa Zandieh, the CEO of the Iranian knowledge-based Pasook Company. “Fortunately, with innovation and thanks…
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Iranian authority condemns coercive measures against country’s scientific development
A senior Iranian official has condemned unilateral coercive measures against Iranian knowledge-based companies and scientific progress. Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Rouhollah Dehqani added knowledge-based companies play a pivotal role in protecting human rights and countries’ development, expressing Iran’s readiness for all-encompassing scientific-technological cooperation to achieve a better world. “While we have gathered in this place, innocent Palestinian…
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First Iranian company approved as Int’l Electrotechnical Commission licenser
An Iranian knowledge-based company has been accepted as the country’s first institution to issue laboratory licenses verified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Iran’s vice presidential office for science, technology and knowledge-based economy reported that Energy Industries Laboratories (EPIL) was approved after it was nominated by Iran National Standards Organization (INSO) and assessed by a team of experts from Australia,…
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Iran Veep: NGOs instrumental in country’s scientific progress
A top Iranian official says NGOs, namely scientific institutions, play a key role in bringing about a scientific and technological overhaul in the country and taking a fresh major step in that sector. “In his meeting with the elite, Iran’s Leader touched upon the software movement and said, ‘we proposed the idea of a software movement twenty years ago, which…
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Iran, Russia discuss closer cooperation in auto, aircraft, space industries
Iran and Russia have discussed closer cooperation in automobile, aircraft and space industries. That came in a meeting between Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Rouhollah Dehqhani and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov in Moscow. In the meeting, the two top officials exchanged views on Tehran-Moscow cooperation on various technological fronts.…
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Iranian animations shine at MIPCOM CANNES exhibit in France
A creative Iranian company operating in the domain of film-making has managed to draw the attention of European and Indian investors and sign investment contracts after presenting two animation movies called ‘Mewtoon’ and ‘The Owly Family’ to the MIPCOM CANNES exhibition held in France. “In this company, our focus is mostly on producing animations for children, especially for the pre-school…
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Iranian VP for science and technology: Iran and Russia to sign partnership document soon
Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi says Iran and Russia will sign a scientific and technological partnership agreement in the next two weeks. Dehghani made the announcement at the end of his visit to Moscow on Thursday. He added that this cooperation document will be concluded between the scientific, technological and knowledge-based department of…
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Iran says planning joint research with Russian scientists
Iran’s vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy says plans for joint research programs between Iranian and Russian scientists are on the agenda of the two countries. Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi, who is on a two-day trip to Moscow at an invitation by Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov, said upon his arrival in Moscow…
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“Iran ready to share healthcare capabilities with Uzbekistan”
The head of Iran’s International Center for Scientific and Technological Interactions says the Islamic Republic is ready to share its capabilities in the healthcare sector with Uzbekistan. Amirhossein Mirabadi made the comment during a visit to Shahmad Hospital in the Uzbek capital Tashkent. Miraabadi said since three months ago, interactions with the Shahmad Hospital began through the agency of Iran’s…
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Iranian company unveils AI-aided technology to cut long lines at airports
An Iranian start-up company has introduced a technology with the help of AI that can shorten the long lines at airports. The company, supported by the Iranian presidential office’s Center of International Science and Technology Cooperation (CISTC) and Iran National Innovation Fund (INIF), showcased the innovation in GITEX Global 2023 held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The technology not…
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Iranian knowledge-based companies seek to gain foothold in Armenian markets
Representatives from fifteen Iranian knowledge-based companies, on a trip to Armenia facilitated by the Center of International Science and Technology Cooperation (CISTC) affiliated with Iran’s presidential office, have weighted opportunities to enter new markets in its northern neighbor. Armenia constitutes a considerable share of Iran’s exports because of its economic growth since 2018 and easy access to the markets in…
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Iran, Cuba mull production of vaccines, diabetes medicine
Cuba has sent a delegation of top experts in genetic engineering and biotechnology to Iran to inspect the country’s infrastructure and facilitate cooperation in various fields, including in production of vaccines and diabetes drugs. The visit reciprocates a trip by the Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy Ruhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi to the Caribbean country in late September. …
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New initiative to propel Iranian elites towards multi-level influence: Official
Ruhollah Dehghani, the Vice-President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy and head of the National Elite Foundation, unveiled the ambitious “Dana-ye Iran” plan at the 13th National Conference of Elites in Tehran. The initiative aims to support talented students from underprivileged areas while fostering a platform for elite influence across diverse levels within society. Dehghani emphasized the importance of nurturing…
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Uzbekistan to open market to Iranian knowledge-based companies and startups
Uzbekistan has agreed to open up its market to Iranian knowledge-based companies and startups. The agreement was reached by the two countries during a meeting of the Iran-Uzbekistan Joint Technological Cooperation Group in Uzbekistan chaired by Iran’s vice president for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy. The sessions coincided with Uzbekistan’s InnoWeek 2023 expo. Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and…
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Iran and Uzbekistan to launch joint scientific and technological park in Samarkand
Iran and Uzbekistan plan to set up a joint scientific and technological park in the Uzbek city of Samarkand. Iran’s Center for Scientific and Technological Interactions cited Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi as saying on the sidelines of his meeting with Uzbek Minister of Higher Education Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov in Tashkent that the park…
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Iranian VP visits InnoWeek 2023 expo in Uzbekistan capital
Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi visits the InnoWeek 2023 exhibition in Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent. Dehghani, has traveled to Uzbekistan at the invitation of the country’s Minister of Higher Education Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov. Dehghani and Abdurakhmonov visited various sections of the expo in the Uzbek capital. In the exhibition, in addition to various Uzbek companies…
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Cuban biotech giant explores collaborations with Iranian knowledge-based companies
Representatives from Cuba’s leading biotechnology holding, “Biocuba Pharma,” visited Iran to explore potential collaboration opportunities in the field of biotechnology. The delegation engaged in business meetings with Iranian knowledge-based companies, showcasing their capabilities in biotechnology. Facilitated by the Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, these meetings provided a platform for Iranian knowledge-based companies to demonstrate their proficiency in…
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Iranian VP condemns Israel’s deadly attack on Gaza hospital
Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabad has in a statement strongly condemned the recent attack on a hospital in Gaza by the Zionist regime. Iran ‘s Center for Scientific and Technological Interactions published Dehghani’s statement, which said, “The murderous act of brutally attacking Gaza’s Al-Madani Hospital and the silence of the so-called American defenders…
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Iranian cybersecurity, agricultural innovations shine in GITEX 2023 Supernova Competition
Two Iranian knowledge-based companies, “Arcapcha” and “Hopad Sanat Carmania”, have advanced to the semi-final stage of the prestigious “Supernova” competition at GITEX 2023 exhibition in Dubai. If successful, they stand to attract investors and introduce their cutting-edge products to the global market. “Arcapcha” specializes in cybersecurity, employing advanced AI to combat internet-based attacks, particularly those mimicking user behavior. Their innovative…
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Iranian knowledge-based firm produces more effective medicine for cutaneous leishmaniasis
A knowledge-based Iranian company has produced some herbal cream with higher therapeutic effects in treating skin lesions and ulcers from cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), according to the Communication and Information Center of the Vice Presidential Office for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. Fariba Nemati, the CEO of the Behpad Teb Iranian Company, said the main goal of the company is to…
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Inaugural intl. creative fashion, clothing exhibition commences in Tehran
The inaugural international event and exhibition showcasing creative fashion and clothing officially commenced in Iran’s Innovation and Technology House in Tehran. Mohammad Mahdi Esmaili, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, inaugurated the event, which will be open to visitors until October 18. Organized under the auspices of the Cultural and Soft Technologies Development Headquarters of the Vice President for…
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Iranian official advocates natl. technology creation centers for elevating elite
During a meeting with the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Iranian Vice-President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, underscored the crucial need for transformation in tools and methods to align with the Supreme Leader’s emphasis on the pivotal role of knowledge-based flows in the nation’s economy and authority. Ruhollah Dehghani stressed that national technology…
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Iranian firm produces feedstuff based on insect protein
An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to produce feedstuff based on protein from insects. The new product can replace soybean meal, which will cut down foreign currency spending considerably given that soybeans are imported. The production of protein-based feed for cattle is one of the most important activities of Keshte Abe Paydar Zanjan Company (the Zanjan Sustainable Water Plantation Company),…
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Historic milestone: Iran’s knowledge-based company dives into electric car production
In a significant milestone for Iran’s industrial landscape, a pioneering knowledge-based company has announced the successful design, manufacturing, testing, and repair of a wide array of electric motors and generators, marking a historic venture into the production of electric cars in the country. Under the guidance of Mohammad Rostami, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, the new products have…
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Iran VP Dehghani urges cultural attachment to introduce techno achievements
In a recent gathering of Iran’s cultural advisors, Ruhollah Dehghani, the Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, emphasized the critical need to introduce and advance technological achievements to other nations through cultural attachment. The event took place at Iran’s House of Technology and Innovation, where knowledge-based and creative companies showcased their technological advancements. The focus of discussions revolved…
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Breakthrough in cancer treatment: Dual approach enhances drug delivery, photothermal therapy
A significant stride in cancer treatment has been achieved through a fusion of targeted drug delivery and photothermal therapy in Iran. Associate Professor at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in northeastern Iran, supported by the National Science Foundation, successfully designed and synthesized a cutting-edge carbon nanosystem utilizing carbon quantum dots and magnetic nanoparticles. This nanostructure was further tailored to impact cancer…
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Iran attends medical equipment expo in India
The 34th Medical Device Exhibition has opened in the Indian capital, New Delhi, with Iran actively participating in the event. Iranian knowledge-based companies are attending the exhibition under the aegis of the Center for International Science and Technology Interactions (CISTI) of the Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Department of the Presidential Office. The Iranian firms are showcasing their products along…
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