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Iran’s vice presidency awards AI-powered films at 43rd fajr film festival
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy announced that the films Moses, the Speaker of God (Musa Kalimollah) and The Hunter (Sayyad) have won the special award for AI application in cinema. As the 43rd Fajr Film Festival came to an end in Tehran, Hossein Afshinhig hlighted the importance of aligning Iranian cinema with global technological advancements. He…
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Iran first vice president highlights AI development efforts
Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has highlighted the pivotal role of the country’s scientific and technological vice presidency in fostering the development of artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Communications and Information Center of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. Speaking at a meeting attended by key government officials, including the Minister of Communications and Information…
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Expansion of markets for knowledge-based firms, startups at Iran intl. innovation zone
A tripartite cooperation agreement was signed to support knowledge-based companies and startups in expanding their presence in national and international markets. This initiative is being hosted by the Iran International Innovation and Technology Zone in collaboration with the New Technologies Development Fund at Pardis Technology Park and Bank Keshavarzi. According to the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, the agreement…
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Official: Internationalization pillar for growth of knowledge-based firms
Hossein Rouzbeh, head of the Iranian Organization for the Development of International Scientific and Technological Cooperation, emphasized that internationalization is the cornerstone of a knowledge-based company’s growth and a key pillar of Iran’s foreign policy. Rouzbeh made the rematks in the first session of the “Tomorrow’s Opportunity” series of meetings, focused on Uzbekistan. Rouzbeh stated that the path to internationalization…
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Iran unveils AI-powered and knowledge-based systems to boost oil, gas industry
Iran has unveiled several AI-powered monitoring systems and domestically produced knowledge-based monitoring and management systems aimed at enhancing the oil and gas sector. The systems, unveiled during a visit by Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin to the Asaluyeh port in southern Iran, will be deployed at the South Pars Gas Complex and Nouri Petrochemical Plant.…
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Iran-made nanodrug revolutionizes cancer diagnosis, treatment
An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully developed an advanced nanodrug, Tilmanocept, which significantly enhances the accuracy of cancer diagnosis while reducing costs. According to the Communications and Information Center of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the breakthrough offers a more affordable and precise diagnostic and treatment method for approximately 90% of cancer patients in Iran. Aprin…
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Iranian company develops hydraulic knee joint at one-third the price of foreign models
An Iranian knowledge-based company has succeeded in producing an advanced knee joint using the IR60 hydraulic technology. That’s according to the office of the Iranian Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. The innovative product is said to offer a cost-effective solution to enhance mobility and daily activities for individuals with above-knee amputations. It is also priced significantly lower than…
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Special focus on supporting creative industries in arts: Iran’s vice president for science
The Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy has highlighted the importance of creativity for the country’s future, particularly in the arts sector. In the closing ceremony of the 12th National Ceramic Art Biennial of Iran, Hossein Afshin pointed out the commitment to supporting creative industries, the Communications and Information Center of the Vice-Presidency reported. Accompanied by Shina…
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Iranian company launches advanced nano-coating technology
Fanavaran Nano Poushesh Jam, an Iranian knowledge-based company, supplues advanced physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems for applying ultra-hard coatings. These devices are priced 50% to 70% lower than their European counterparts and can extend the lifespan of industrial components by up to 200 times. They can also be used in auto and oil industries as well as aerospace and medicine. …
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Iran to launch AI-based neobank helping elites make best use of intellectual capital
The Iranian government spokesperson has announced the design and development of an artificial intelligence-based neobank that is aimed at supporting knowledge-based companies and innovators in Iran. Fatemeh Mohajerani said this bank is being developed jointly by the office of the Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and the ministry of economy. She added that it creates the groundwork for…
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Iran to launch AI assistants for president and ministers
The Iranian government is set to integrate artificial intelligence into its governance system. Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy Hussein Afshin announced the commencement of a project aimed at developing AI assistants for the country’s president and ministers. This initiative will rely on the “National AI Platform” to enhance decision-making processes within government ministries. In a coordination…
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Iranian product revives hearing with an electrical stimulator microchip
An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully designed and built an electrical stimulator microchip for the inner part of the cochlear implant system to restore hearing by transmitting stimulation signals to cochlear hair cells and converting audio signals into electrical pulses that are then sent to the auditory nerves. According to the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy’s Communication and…
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Iran, China announce joint research call results
The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) have announced the results of their fourth joint research call, the Iranian Communications and Information Center of the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, reported. Out of 136 proposals submitted by Iranian and Chinese researchers in the fields of energy, regenerative medicine, and environmental…
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Iranian knowledge-based companies boost ties with Armenian traders at int’l conference
A trade conference, organized by the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy’s brokerage, Sepanta Salamat, and the Armenian Union of Traders and Employers, provided a platform for Iranian companies to engage with Armenian businesses and explore potential markets. According to the Communications and Information Center of the Vice Presidency, an Iranian delegation of 15 companies specializing in…
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Domestic companies propel Iran’s South Pars gas production increase
Collaboration with 120 knowledge-based companies in Iran has led to a 73% increase in gas production at the South Pars Gas Complex through the localization of refinery equipment. According to the Communications and Information Center of the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the South Pars Gas Complex has made significant strides towards self-sufficiency by working with 120 domestic…
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Iranian president reiterates AI’s role in health services
Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has one again stressed the importance of leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors, particularly in healthcare, to reduce costs and enhance service efficiency, the Information Center of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy reported. During a Technology and Knowledge-Based Production Council meeting on Tuesday, President Pezeshkian stated that AI could significantly…
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Iranian health innovations shine at Arab Health 2025
The 50th edition of the Arab Health exhibition is underway at the Dubai World Trade Centre, showcasing Iranian knowledge-based and tech companies among participants from across the world. According to the Information Center of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, the event offers a platform for international exposure of Iran’s health sector capabilities. The four-day exhibition,…
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Iranian company to advance wound care with nanotechnology
An Iranian pioneer in nanotechnology, Kitotech, has developed cutting-edge products like Silvosept and KitoHem to combat infections and manage severe bleeding. These advanced solutions, featuring high efficacy and proven safety, are transforming wound care and infection control. According to the information center of the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Kitotech leverages nanotechnology and biocompatible materials to produce globally…
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AI contributing to boosting oil, gas industries
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal tool for enhancing efficiency and performance in industries such as oil, gas, and petrochemicals. Leveraging the potential of AI through knowledge-based companies has become a priority for the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy in Iran. AI, once confined to the digital realm, now influences every sector, including healthcare and finance.…
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Self-sufficiency in the Iranian oil, and petrochemical industry with nano-based alumina catalysts
Iranian companies have reduced reliance on imports in the oil and petrochemical sectors by producing nano-based alumina catalysts, leading to significant cost savings and progress toward self-sufficiency. According to the information center of the Vice Presidency for Science Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, Alumina catalysts, enhanced through nanotechnology, play a crucial role in processes like desulfurization, isomerization, and gasoline production. By…
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10th intl. conference on nanoscience, nanotech to be held in Iran’s Rafsanjan
The 10th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology will take place at Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan from January 30 to 31, 2025, featuring prominent researchers and scientists from around the globe. According to the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy’s information center, the event will cover diverse topics, including nanochemistry, nanophysics, nanomedicine, energy applications, and environmental considerations. It also…
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Iran showcases knowledge-based companies’ achievements in Pioneers of Progress expo
Iran’s favorable environment for technology and innovation has enabled knowledge-based companies to create new capacities for meeting domestic needs and competing internationally, according to the Information Center of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy The Pioneers of Progress exhibition, inaugurated on Tuesday, showcases some of the technological achievements to visitors including officials and the public. Held…
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Iranian Parliament backs knowledge-based companies, private sector innovators
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, commended the achievements of knowledge-based companies, reaffirming the Parliament’s commitment to fully supporting private sector producers and entrepreneurs through legislative and oversight measures. Speaking during a parliamentary session, Qalibaf expressed his gratitude to scientists, researchers, and private sector innovators, particularly acknowledging the organizers of the Pioneers of Progress exhibition, which showcased the…
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Sharif university, natl. Petrochemical company to advance AI in oil, petrochemical industries
The Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy facilitated a tripartite agreement between Sharif University of Technology, the National Petrochemical Company, and the Vice Presidency itself. Hossein Afshin, Vice President for Science and Technology emphasized during the signing ceremony the vital opportunities provided by the Knowledge-Based Production Leap Law, highlighting its role in fostering a robust connection between…
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VP: Iran to launch S-Bank in July
Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Hossein Afshin has announced the launching of “S-Bank” in the country on July 28, 2025, which marks the Day of Entrepreneurs. “S-Bank” is a revolutionary neo-bank powered by artificial intelligence. The center for communications and public relations of the office of the vice president quoted Hossein Afshin as saying the smart…
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Iranian company unveils Nano insulation at UN Climate Change Conference
Iranian company Sazeh Paydar Elahieh (Linkran) has unveiled a technique known as nano insulation which serves as a key strategy to combat climate change. The unveiling happened at the 29th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Sazeh Paydar Elahieh, known for its innovative use of nanomaterials, presented a paper…
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Iran, Ethiopia strengthen collaboration in knowledge-based economy, artificial intelligence
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the country has a huge potential for extensive cooperation in knowledge-based economy sectors, including healthcare, artificial intelligence, and medical equipment. According to the communications center of the Office of the Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Qalibaf was speaking at a meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart while visiting the African…
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Iran to unveil 1st national AI platform demo next week
Iran is set to showcase its first national artificial intelligence (AI) platform demo next week, focusing on applications in the medical and diagnostic fields. The platform represents a significant milestone in the country’s advancements in AI technology. According to Mojtaba Alizadeh, Assistant to the Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, the unveiling will highlight the country’s strides in…
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Iranian herbal remedy offers hope for alzheimer’s treatment
An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully revived the medicinal plant “Vaj,” a promising candidate for Alzheimer’s treatment and a driver of rural economic development. According to the Center for Communications and Information of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Exir Hirkanian Mahan, specializes in cultivating and processing Vaj and its oil extract, branded as “Exir Vaj.” Previously…
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Iran Petrochem 2025 kicks off with participation of 80 knowledge-based companies
The second Iran Petrochem International Exhibition commenced on January 11, 2025, in Kish Island, southern Iran, under the theme “Supporting Knowledge-Based Production with a Focus on Industrial Growth.” The event was inaugurated by Hossein Afshin, Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, alongside Ali Aghamohammadi, an Economic Advisor to the Supreme Leader, and Mohammad Shariatmadari, CEO of Persian Gulf…
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