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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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Iran to introduce prestigious award for Iranian scientists
In a gathering of scientific leaders, Ruhollah Dehghani, the Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, highlighted the critical role of exceptional scientific research in propelling Iran’s knowledge-based activities. To honor and bolster domestic scientists pivotal to the nation’s scientific advancement, Dehghani announced the establishment of a distinguished scientific award akin to the Mustafa Prize. The Mustafa Prize is…
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Russia inks aviation contracts with Iranian knowledge-based companies
Ruhollah Dehghani, Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy revealed that Russia has signed substantial contracts with various Iranian knowledge-based companies. These contracts specifically pertain to aircraft maintenance, marking a promising collaboration in the aviation sector. Dehghani also shed light on the surplus of unused planes at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport while stressing: “These planes would be made operational…
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Iran develops breakthrough non-invasive deep brain stimulation device for addiction treatment
Researchers at Isfahan University of Technology, supported by the Cognitive Sciences and Technologies Development Headquarters, have achieved a significant milestone by creating a non-invasive deep brain stimulation device using the time interference method for addiction treatment. The device employs a four-channel temporal interference method, utilizing transcranial electrodes and high-frequency sinusoidal currents to induce constructive interference within the brain, intensifying stimulation…
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Iran: Mostafa intl. award a source of natl., Islamic pride
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Ruhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi, emphasized the pivotal role of science and technology in the nation’s policy framework, underscoring its transformational impact on Iran’s global standing. Speaking at the inauguration of the fifth edition of the Mustafa Award in Isfahan, Dehghani acknowledged the award as a representation of national and Islamic pride. Dehghani…
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Global innovation index: Iran ranks 43 in creative outputs
In the latest report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Iran has secured the 43rd position worldwide in terms of creative outputs on the Global Innovation Index (GII). Within the Central and South Asian region, Iran stands at an impressive second place. Notably, the pillars of “market complexity,” “creative outputs,” and “knowledge and technology outputs” have positioned Iran at…
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Iranian knowledge-based firms offer services, products at Oman expo
Iranian knowledge-based companies have taken part at the Oman Health Exhibition and Conference, which brings together operators in the health sector from the regional countries. Iran’s active presence at the event shows Iranian firms attach great significance to this market. In addition to the 16 knowledge-based companies present at Iran’s pavilion, several medical universities and other Iranian firms have also…
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Iran hosts meeting of expatriate nano-experts
A meeting of nanotechnology experts has been held in Tehran, bringing together Iranian expatriate entrepreneurs and experts specializing in the Connect program. The gathering was held in the Nanotechnology Development Committee of the Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Department of the Presidential Office. The participants joined the gathering either in person or online. Up and running since 2015, the Connect…
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Iran ranks 34th among world’s top sci-tech clusters
Iran stands in the 34th spot in the global science and technology cluster ranking. In its 2023 report, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has put Iran among the world’s top 100 science and technology clusters. Based on the report, Iran has the highest rank on the list among countries in South and Central Asia. Since 2017, WIPO has been…
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Iran, Indonesia discuss closer medical cooperation
Iran and Indonesia have explored prospects for cooperation in the field of medicines and medical equipment. The Iran House of Innovation and Technology (IHIT) hosted a medical and pharmaceutical delegation from the Indonesian Health Ministry, who inspected the IHIT’s medicines and medical equipment department, reported the Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Department of the Iranian Presidential Office. In the meeting,…
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Iranian company produces intelligent system to register body movements for rehabilitation
Experts at a knowledge-based company in Iran have designed and produced a smart system used in registering body movements that can help patients in physical rehabilitation centers recover faster. The head of the company, Mohammad Abedini Najaf Abadi, said the inertial motion recording system includes a number of modules that are installed on different parts of the body. He added…
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Iranian company makes gadget for full control of greenhouses by smart phones
An Iranian knowledge-based company has invented a device to fully control greenhouses, with the equipment in them and analyzing the data related to them, being done by smart phones from anywhere in the world. According to the communication and information center of the office of the Iranian vice president’s science, technology and knowledge-based economy, the device works with a…
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Production line of acute ischemic stroke medicine becomes operational in Iran
After launching the production line for the medicine used for acute ischemic stroke, Iran is now the second country in the world that can produce the only medicine for treatment of the disease. Alteplase is the only medicine approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. At the opening ceremony of the…
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Iran, Indonesia tout new cooperation line based on technological capabilities
The Iranian vice president for science, technology and knowledge-based economy, in a ceremony marking the Indonesian National Day on Monday in Tehran, emphasized the necessity to expand cooperation between Iran and Indonesia, especially in the field of science and technology. Ruhollah Dehghani congratulated the Indonesian people on the country’s National Day, saying, “Centuries ago, the people of the two countries…
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12 new achievements of Iranian knowledge-based companies unveiled
Iranian knowledge-based companies, affiliated with the Pardis Technology Park, unveiled 12 new achievements in various fields in a ceremony with the country’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Ruhollah Dehghani in attendance. These products are designed and produced by domestic experts in various fields of biotechnology, medicine, electronics, microelectronics and mechatronics, with the aim of solving industrial needs…
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Iranian scientific vice president’s presence at G77 summit in Cuba gets vast media coverage
The participation of the Iranian vice president for science, technology and knowledge-based economy at the G77 summit in the Cuban capital, Havana, and his talks with Cuba’s president earlier this month received wide media coverage in the country. After the meeting between Ruhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi and his entourage with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on September 14, the Latin American country’s…
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