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Iran hosts Connect+ Forum to link diaspora experts with domestic tech sector
The fifth Connect+ Forum will convene on Wednesday at Iran’s House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT) to facilitate knowledge exchanges between Iranian specialists abroad and domestic technology leaders, the Communications and Information Center of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy reported. Organized by Iran’s International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Organization, the forum serves as a bridge…
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Iran eyes African market for medical technology, pharmaceutical exports
The head of the Department for Development of Knowledge-Based Companies at Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, has identified medical equipment and pharmaceuticals as key areas for technological cooperation with African nations. The vice presidency’s Communications and Information Center reported, Turaj Amraei made the announcement during the Third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference underway in Tehran, where Iranian…
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Iran unveils AI assistant to enhance presidential decision-making
Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy has launched an artificial intelligence assistant designed to support the country’s presidential office in governance and policy-making. According to the Communications and Information Center of the vice presidency, Hossein Afshin, the scientific deputy to Iran’s president, announced the initiative during a coordination meeting attended by representatives from ministries and universities on…
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Iran’s vice-pres. for science, tech offers condolences following Bandar Abbas tragedy
Hossein Afshin, Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy and President of the National Elites Foundation, issued a message of condolence following the devastating explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, which led to the deaths and injuries of a large number of people. In his statement, Afshin described the incident as a profound national tragedy, emphasizing the…
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Iran, Russia launch 2nd joint research grant call for bilateral scientific cooperation
The National Science Foundation of Iran and the Russian Science Foundation have announced their second joint research funding call, inviting proposals for up to ten collaborative projects between Iranian and Russian research teams. The initiative aims to expand strategic scientific collaboration in high-priority areas of mutual interest. The joint call focuses on research in life sciences — including biology, biotechnology,…
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Iran’s Pardis tech park hosts EU economic counselors to expand intl. cooperation
In a bid to enhance international collaboration in science, technology, and innovation, a delegation of economic counselors from European Union embassies visited the Iran International Innovation Zone, located in Pardis Technology Park, near Tehran. Organized in cooperation with the Embassy of Poland—the current rotating presidency of the EU—the visit aimed to introduce the EU delegation the latest achievements of Iranian…
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Iran launches national AI education program for one million students
Iran has officially begun implementing a comprehensive artificial intelligence training initiative targeting one million school students, according to an announcement by Mojtaba Alizadeh, assistant to the Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. The program, scheduled to launch in May, will provide free AI education througqh a dedicated platform accessible to all citizens, with special focus on students…
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Survey: Iranian scientific vice presidency ranks among top gov’t bodies for public responsiveness
Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy has been ranked as the fourth most responsive government body, with a 98% response rate to public information requests, according to official performance reports. The ranking, based on data from the National Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) portal (iranfoia.ir), reflects the office’s compliance with Iran’s 2015 Free Access to Information Law.…
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Iranian delegation participates in ECONEX technology forum in Pakistan
A high-level Iranian delegation took part in the ECONEX technology forum held in Islamabad and supported by Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. The two-day event, which concluded on Friday, was organized by the Economic Cooperation Organization’s Scientific Foundation (ECOSF) to promote regional scientific collaboration, according to the Vice Presidency’s Communications and Information Center. The Iranian contingent…
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Iranian petro-tech firms set sights on Chinese market at Shanghai expo
Iranian knowledge-based companies will showcase their latest petrochemical technologies at International Petrojpchemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition in Shanghai, in a major push to expand the country’s footprint in global energy markets. According to the Communications and Information Center of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the exhibition, which is considered a specialized event in the oil, gas,…
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Iran launches new initiatives to engage non-resident experts in national tech ecosystem
Seyyed Ali Hosseini, Deputy of the Office for Scientific Relations and Human Capital Development at Iran’s Organization for International Scientific Cooperation, emphasized the need to harness the expertise of non-resident Iranian professionals to advance the country’s science and technology sectors. Hosseini underscored the mission of the organization’s “Connect” platform, which facilitates structured, remote collaborations between Iranian experts abroad and domestic…
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Chemical, transport industries lead Iran’s nanotech revolution
A comprehensive review of over 1,700 domestically produced nanotechnology-based products in early 2025 reveals significant penetration of nanotech across various Iranian industries. According to a report by the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the “chemicals” sector ranks first with 371 products, followed closely by the “transport” sector with 360 products. In the chemical industry, nanotechnology has seen…
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Iran aims to advance national laboratories by consolidating resources
Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hussein Afshin, has emphasized the need to modernize Iran’s research infrastructure through the establishment and upgrade of national laboratories. Speaking during a visit to the National Brain Mapping Laboratory on Tuesday, Afshin highlighted the strategic shift from fragmented support for smaller centers to targeted investment in larger, critical facilities over the…
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Iran invests $100mn to advance AI applications
Iran has launched an initiative to boost the applicability and development of artificial intelligence (AI) by committing $100 million in funding, according to the Communications and Information Center of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. The groundbreaking move follows the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between the Vice Presidency and the Iranian National Development Fund. …
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Isfahan, Khuzestan provinces lead Iran’s nano exports
Isfahan and Khuzestan provinces ranked first and second in Iran’s nano product exports at the beginning of the last Persian year, according to figures released by the Nano and Micro Technology Development Headquarters. The Communications and Information Center of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, announced the two provinces together, exported over $67 million worth of…
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Iran unveils two strategic oil industry products
Two strategic oil industry products, used for monitoring, controlling, and inspecting oil pipelines, have been unveiled at the Science and Technology Campus of Ahvaz in southern Iran. The unveiling happened in the presence of Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy, Hossein Afshin. The products have been manufactured by knowledge-based companies that are subsidiaries of Mazid Industrial Group. …
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AEOI unveils six new nuclear products
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization has unveiled six new nuclear products. The unveiling happened on April 9 on the National Nuclear Technology Day in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian. These advancements span diverse fields, including the nuclear fuel cycle, radiopharmaceutical production, healthcare, and industrial applications of nuclear technology. In healthcare, the AEOI unveiled the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, Gallium FAPI, capable of…
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Advanced nanotechnology holds 11 trillion rial market in Iran
The use of advanced nanotechnology in the healthcare sector has created a market worth 11 trillion rials in Iran, with drug delivery holding a leading 40% share in this burgeoning market, according to the information center of the office of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. The report says the application of nanoparticles and innovative technologies…
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Nanocoatings take the lead in Iran’s industrial sector
Recent years have seen nanotechnology, particularly nanocoatings, make significant strides across various industries in Iran. According to the latest statistics from the Nanotechnology and Microtechnology Development Headquarters, Iran’s nanocoating market reached 250 trillion rials last year. The market encompasses diverse technologies, including physical vapor deposition (PVD), nanoparticle spraying, conversion coating, and anodizing. Data from early 2024 show that PVD technology…
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Iranian knowledge-based firm develops NodeMaster to reduce human error in communication networks
An Iranian knowledge-based company has developed an indigenous network management system called NodeMaster that features self-healing capabilities and rapid fault detection, aiming to improve service quality and reduce human error in Iran’s communication networks. According to the Communications and Information Center of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Farabin Knowledge-Based Company, based at Yazd University’s Science…
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Iranian company produces nanodrug for cancer diagnosis
An Iranian knowledge-based company has developed a novel technique for cancer diagnosis with the production of the advanced nanodrug, Tilmanocept. The technique is now available for 90 percent of the Iranian patients. According to the information center of the office of the Iranian the Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, this achievement positions Iran among the leading countries…
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Iranian knowledge-based company develops human and livestock supplements based on yeast properties
An Iranian knowledge-based company has developed human and animal supplements using the properties of propolis and yeast. CEO of Soren Tech Tous, Mohsen Fathi, said the company has produced supplements and pharmaceutical products based on propolis, a brownish material used by bees to seal hive gaps. Propolis, a mixture of bee saliva and wax, has multiple applications in the food,…
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Iran develops domestic bronchoscope to reduce reliance on medical imports
Iran has developed and begun commercial production of advanced bronchoscopes, marking a major step toward self-reliance in medical equipment manufacturing, the Information and Communications Office of Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy reported. The domestically produced diagnostic devices, used to examine patients’ airways and lungs, are now being deployed in hospitals across the country. The knowledge-based bronchoscope…
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VP: Robust AI infrastructure put in place in Iran
Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, Hossein Afshin, has announced the establishment of a robust computational infrastructure for the development of artificial intelligence in the country. Afshin said his office allocated a significant portion of its resources in the year 1403 to purchasing Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). He announced the launch of an artificial intelligence platform in…
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Iran witnessing rapid transformation of nanotechnology into industrialization phase
Statistical data analysis shows that the number of nanoscale-certified products has increased in Iran from 76 in the Iranian year of 1392 to 1,736 in 1403. This growth indicates sustainable development and transformation of nanotechnology into the industrialization phase in the country. According to the information center of the office of the Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy,…
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Iranian biotech firm harnesses probiotics to revolutionize skincare
An knowledge-based company in Iran has developed an innovative “skin-repairing and moisturizing cream” that harnesses the power of probiotics as an effective alternative to corticosteroid-based treatments. According to the Communications and Information Center of Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Tak Gen Biotech – established in 2004 as one of Iran’s first industrial producers of functional microorganisms…
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Iranian animation studio gains global footprint with 90% export rate
An Iranian animation production company has emerged as a success story in international markets, with 90% of its output now reaching audiences across Russia, India, Germany, the US and Canada, according to a report from the Communications and Information Center of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. Royapardazan Novin Karafarin, operating from Tehran’s Science and Technology…
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Iranian president demands operational structure of elites for smart energy management
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stressed the need to establish an operational framework comprising elites to implement innovative smart energy distribution and consumption management plans. According to the Information Center of the National Elites Foundation, President Pezeshkian highlighted the importance of leveraging the expertise of private sector technology companies, particularly those specializing in energy innovation, to achieve these goals. He…
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Iran launches AI training program for 1 million students, 100,000 teachers
Iran has announced a nationwide initiative to train one million students and 100,000 teachers in AI technologies, according to the Communications and Information Center of the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. The program, a collaboration between the vice presidency and the ministry of education, aims to equip the next generation with essential skills in this transformative field.…
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