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Iran knowledge-based exports to Kenya pass $1mn mark
Iranian knowledge-based companies exported in excess of one million dollars of products and services to the African economic powerhouse Kenya last year, a milestone facilitated by Iran’s Innovation and Technology House (iHiT) in Kenya. iHiT in Kenya was the first base established for exports of Iranian knowledge-based products to Africa in order to create proper grounds for facilitating trade ties…
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D-8 tech transfer network, Al-Hidayah holding, and UTM Malaysia pen triangular MOU
At the sixth D-8 TTEN Technology Investment Meeting, a trilateral memorandum of understanding was signed between the D-8 Technology Transfer and Exchange Network (D-8 TTEN), Al-Hidayah Holding, and UTM Malaysia. The closing ceremony also recognized six investment-ready projects from Malaysia, Iran, Nigeria, and Pakistan. According to Pardis Technology Park’s public relations, the meeting was held on August 12-13 in Kuala…
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Iranian game developer wins intl. awards for anti-war video game
The Iranian tech company “Bazisaz Bash,” based in the Pardis Technology Park، has gained international recognition by winning multiple prestigious awards for its anti-war video game. According to the park’s public relations office, the video game industry is one of the world’s leading creative sectors, engaging millions of users globally. Bazisaz Bash has excelled on the international stage with its…
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BRICS industry ministers meet in Russia, discuss synergy, knowledge-based capabilities
The industry ministers of BRICS member states held a meeting in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod to weigh the group’s capacities in advancing knowledge-based economy’s objectives, Iran’s House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT) in Russia reported. The two-day meeting, centered on the modern industrial revolution, was chaired by Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov and attended by…
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Iranian startup hailed among winners of D-8 Technology Investment Meeting
An Iranian start-up project found its way to the top six ideas in the closing ceremony of the 6th Technology Investment Meeting (TIM) of D-8 Technology Transfer and Exchange Network (D-8 TTEN) held in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. During the two-day meeting on August 12-13, expert panels were held on energy and sustainable development as well as artificial intelligence,…
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Iranian, German science, research foundations call for joint research projects
Iran’s National Science Foundation (INSF) and the German Research Foundation (DFG) have released a joint call to grant funds and support research projects, the information center of Iran’s Vice Presidential Office for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy reported. In the open call, joint proposals will initially be approved by the DFG and will be submitted to the INSF for the…
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Afshin: Office of VP for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy govt. think-tank,
Iran’s Vice-president for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Hossein Afshin says President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized to him that he has a broader view of the office of the vice-president and that President Pezeshkian called the office the wing of the government ministries, the government think tank and the pursuer of technology. Afshain expressed hope that the office of the Vice-President…
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Iran first VP: Knowledge-based economy’s performance gauged by increasing national wealth
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says the main mission of the country’s Vice Presidential Office for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy is to increase national wealth. Aref made the remarks in a ceremony held to honor the efforts by former scientific vice president Rouhollah Dehghani and introduce his successor Hossein Afshin, the information center of Iran’s Vice Presidential Office…
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Vice-pres. for science, tech, knowledge-based economy emphasizes focus on student development, political neutrality
Hossein Afshin, the new Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, highlighted the strategic approach of the Vice Presidency during his address at the introduction ceremony on Tuesday. Afshin stressed the importance of avoiding political disputes and focusing on enhancing the nation’s scientific and technological capabilities. He announced that a dedicated section within the Vice Presidency will be…
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Iran’s new Vice-President for Science, Tech, Knowledge-Based Economy inaugurated
In a ceremony attended by the First Vice President of Iran, the introduction of the new Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy took place in Tehran. The event, held at the Vice Presidency’s office, honored the efforts of Rouhollah Dehghani, the former Vice President, while introducing Hossein Afshin as the new Vice President for the 14th administration. During…
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Iranian knowledge-based company exports medical equipment to 50 countries
Puyandegan-e Rah-e Saadat, an Iranian knowledge-based company, has exported over 17,000 advanced medical devices to 50 countries across five continents. Specializing in critical care equipment like ICU ventilators, electrocardiographs, and AED defibrillators, the company has significantly reduced Iran’s dependency on foreign medical technology. Founded in 1998, the company employs over 360 people, with 70 focused on R&D and quality assurance. …
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Dehghani Firouzabadi congratulates Iran’s new Vice-President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy
Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi, the Vice-President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy of the 13th Iranian administration, extended his congratulations to the new Vice-President for Science and Technology in the 14th administration under President Massoud Pezeshkian. In his message, Dehghani Firouzabadi wished Hossein Afshin success and prosperity in his new role. He also expressed his gratitude to God for the opportunity…
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Iran president appoints Hossein Afshin as vice president for science
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has appointed Hossein Afshin as the Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. According to the information center of the vice president’s office, President Pezeshkian, in a decree, said he expects Afshin to “fulfill the objectives of the vision document and general policies approved by the Leader… interact with the cabinet ministers, and try diligently to…
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1st comprehensive AI tool for Persian language unveiled
In a significant event, the first comprehensive AI-based text processing tool for the Persian language, known as Dadmatools, was officially unveiled with the support of the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. The event was attended by officials, university professors, AI specialists, and industry professionals. According to the Vice-Presidency’s Communication and Information Center, Dadmatools is a powerful resource…
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Iranian inventors shine at U.S., S Korean festivals
Iranian inventors made a significant impact at two prestigious international invention festivals held in the U.S. and South Korea. The Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIF 2024), held from July 26-28 in Santa Clara, California, provided a unique platform for global inventors to showcase advanced inventions and compete for top international awards. Supported by the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations…
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Precise saffron grading achieved with Iran-made analyzer
A knowledge-based company in Iran has developed the country’s first fully automated saffron analyzer, designed to grade saffron and detect impurities and adulteration accurately. This advanced device is among the most precise and fastest tools for saffron quality assessment. Bolourazmay Sanjesh Noor Company specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced optical, spectroscopic, and electro-optic devices. The company’s saffron analyzer employs cutting-edge…
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Local production of veterinary drugs achieved for 1st time in Iran
A knowledge-based company in Iran has successfully localized the production of various veterinary drugs, including injectable solutions and penicillin powders, meeting the critical needs of the country’s livestock and poultry industries. This development marks a significant milestone in the domestic production of strategic veterinary products. The livestock and poultry industries play a crucial role in providing a significant portion of…
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Iranian researchers make headway in preventing blindness through gene therapy
A team of scientists in Iran specializing in gene therapy and preventing blindness in patients with hereditary retinitis pigmentosa (RP) disease that affects retina has succeeded in optimizing recombinant viral vectors that can prevent vision loss. Maryam Haghshenas, lead researcher of the team from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in northeastern Iran, told the information center of the Iranian Vice…
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Iran secures significant growth in knowledge-based sector
Iran has witnessed significant advancements in its scientific and technological landscape over the past nine years, as highlighted by Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi. Dehghani Firouzabadi announced the return of over 3,400 researchers to Iran, with more than 1,400 returning in the last three years alone. He reported a dramatic increase in the sales…
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Int’l Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry and Related Industries kicks off in Tehran
The 23rd Int’l Exhibition of Livestock, Poultry and Related Industries (IRANPLEX 2024) was inaugurated in the Iranian capital Tehran on Saturday. Senior officials, including the Iranian vice president for science, technology and knowledge-based economy and chairman of the Agriculture Committee of the Parliament participated in the opening ceremony. China, Turkey and Russia have pavilions and representatives of foreign companies from…
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Iran to launch national network of female elites, technologists
The Iranian vice president’s office for science, technology and knowledge-based economy has unveiled a plan to establish a national network of top female figures in science and technology in various fields. The announcement was made in a meeting where over 30 female technologists, including university professors, company CEOs, top experts in various fields of oil and gas, artificial intelligence, telecommunications,…
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Iran vice president optimistic about AI organization objectives
Iran’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Organization, which was launched last week, has opened up a new horizon whose effects on the country are expected to kick in before the year-end, the Iranian vice president for science, technology and knowledge-based economy says. Speaking to reports after a weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi said, “The artificial intelligence organization started…
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Iran knowledge-based company exporting micro cement to regional markets
An Iranian knowledge-based company has launched a factory on Kish Island in southern Iran, which paves the way for more exports of glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) products to Persian Gulf countries. The director of the Sorin concrete manufacturing company, Farshid Montazeri, told the Information Center of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy that the new…
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Pardis Technology Park to be changed to Iran International Innovation Zone
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Ruhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi says the name and nature of the country’s first and biggest technology park, Pardis, will be changed to Iran International Innovation Zone. Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Dehghani noted that six month ago a proposal was presented by the Center for Strategic Studies of the vice…
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Iran plays key role in BRICS tech development
In a significant move towards fostering technological and innovative exchange, a representative from the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy of Iran participated in the 6th Meeting of the Research Infrastructure and Major Scientific Projects Working Group of the BRICS Science and Technology Commission. This participation has set the stage for leveraging and exchanging Iran’s technological and innovative…
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2nd Connect forum event highlights Iran’s expertise, innovation
The second Connect Forum event, focusing on meetings with Iranian experts in electronics, computer science, e-commerce, and related fields, was held on July 1, 2024, coinciding with the 27th International Elecomp Exhibition. The event took place at the Iran House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT), with over 50 participants from the Connect+ program and academic elites. The event began with…
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Iran, Uzbekistan mull developing economic ties in creative industries
Iran and Uzbekistan are investigating the capacities and facilities to enhance their economic and trade relations in the field of creative industries, according to the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. The secretary of Iran’s Cultural and Soft Technologies Development, Masoud Hasanlou, who headed a delegation to the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, met with the Head of the…
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Official: iHiT Uzbekistan suitable platform for technology, innovation networking
Amirhossein Mirabadi, Head of Iran’s International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Development Organization said the Office of the Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy has always viewed Uzbekistan as a top priority, and the House of Innovation and Technology of Iran in the former Soviet Republic is highly active in the Central Asian country on missions assigned to iHiT by…
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Iranian creative industry representatives hold talks with Uzbek peers in Tashkent
An Iranian business delegation from creative and knowledge-based industries of cultural and soft technologies visited Uzbekistan. The delegation included people from the toy industry who paid a visit to some of Uzbekistan’s main toy manufacturing companies. The trip happened on Friday and the delegation included Masoud Hasanlou, Secretary of the Cultural and Soft Technologies Development Staff of the Office of…
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Iran’s ELECOMP expo to host business meetings with foreign guests
Iran’s Electronic, Computer and E-Commerce Exhibition, (ELECOMP) which opened on June 29 and will run through July 2 in the Iranian capital Tehran, has scheduled business meetings with foreign guests during the event. The meetings will be held in collaboration with Iran’s International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Expansion Organization and the Iran Center for E-commerce Development. The 27th International Iran…
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