TEHRAN – Iranian inventors have so far secured five gold medals and four silver medals at the fifth International Invention and Innovation Competition for the International Federation of Inventors’ Association (IFIA) IVN Members.

The 5th competition was held virtually from August 15 to 17 for the INV members who have gained the INV title from all around the world.

Mohsen Hamidi, a professor from Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, garnered the gold medal for the invention of the ‘Personal Sampling Pump’.

Mehdi Moharrampour, a manager at the science and technology park in Buin Zahra, Qazvin, received a gold medal for the invention of ‘Self-sustaining multi-layer capillary hydroponic cultivation system’. In 2023 and 2024, he grabbed gold medals, as well. 

Mohammad-Hossein Shahbazi and Shahin Shahbazi, a gastroenterologist a hepatologist from Ilam, have been awarded a gold medal for the invention of ‘Medical capsule for managing GERD via a mechanical gel barrier with healing and angiogenic properties’.

An Iranian team from Mazandaran province, consisting of Masoud Babaei Kiapi, Hor Rashidi, Mohammad-Reaz, and Hossein Nejati-Moqadam, has secured the gold medal for the invention of an ‘anti-phishing system for E-banking’.

Erfan Esmaeeli, a PhD student in Health Information Management, won a gold medal for inventing a ‘Sensor-based health monitoring device for pet behavior detection’.

Hamed Mortazavi, from Baqiatollah University of Medical Sciences, has grabbed a silver medal for the invention of ‘Anti-inflammatory and anti-neoplastic herbal form’.

Yousef Radpouyan, an engineer, won a silver medal for designing and developing ‘a laser gas analyzer using a standard modular methodology’.

Sanay and Sonay Hajirezaei, 14-year-old high-school students from Tabriz, won silver medals for ‘Sanay: Architecture of future city- AI sustainable design’ and ‘Sonay: Fire smart’; they also obtained the Inv title and its membership certificate.

Over 1,100 inventive projects were submitted from 27 countries. Inventors from diverse nations such as the USA, Canada, Germany, Iran,  France, Morocco, Turkey, Russia, Qatar, Kuwait, China, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, New Zealand, and beyond showcased their visions of a brighter, more sustainable future. Their work highlighted a powerful truth: the next generation is not only prepared to tackle today’s challenges but is also boldly reimagining tomorrow.

This year’s edition shone a spotlight on some of the most urgent themes shaping the world, namely Renewable Energy and Green Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Smart Applications, Sustainable Development Solutions, and Advanced Applied Technologies Across Industries.

The prestigious event reaffirmed IFIA’s mission as a leading INGO to empower inventors, foster sustainability-driven ideas, and amplify the impact of youth-led innovation.

Iran shines at INNOVERSE 2025

Iranian students have managed to grab 13 medals – three gold medals, four silver medals, and six bronze medals – at the INNOVERSE International Invention & Innovation Expo, showcasing their exceptional talents in science and technology.

Hosted by the United States, the event was held online on August 24. INNOVERSE 2025 represented more than a competition; it was an arena for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and intellectual growth across disciplines and generations.

It provided a distinguished platform for inventors, researchers, students, and emerging talents from around the world to introduce their ideas, inventions, and scientific contributions.

The projects encompassed fields such as advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, social development, and environmental sustainability, Innoverse.world reported.

This year, a total of 177 teams from 47 countries, including Armenia, Bangladesh, Belgium, China, France, Chile, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Taiwan, the UK, the U.S., Vietnam, India, and Finland, participated in the competition.

Ilia Majidzadeh Heravi, Parsa Karimi Yazdi for inventing ‘CommuniMateSmartApp: Solutions for Deaf Communication Challenges’, Artin Radmatin, Ava Alebouyeh, Baran Bahman, Elyar Ferdosizadeh, MohammadHossein Ezzati, for ‘Evaluation of the effect of using magnetic gear in improving the performance of process systems based on mechanical gear’, and Niki Abtahi, Parsa Ahmadpour Rahiminejad, Baran Derakhshandeh Daryasari, Sarina Nosrati, Ramiya Rahjou, for their invention ‘Improving the design of pneumatic muscles: Simulation and analysis of the dynamic behavior of the system’, bagged home gold medals.

Mehran Rajabi and Alireza Jafarnezhad, for the invention of  ‘EcoNet Bin: An AI-IoT Powered Smart Waste Segregation System for Efficient Recycling’, Yasin Abbasi, Ali Rahbari, Nikasadat Hosseini, Kiarash Rshidzadeh Gargari, and Eizadyar Jalali Pour, for the invention of ‘Medismart Smart Pharmacy Solution’, Parmida Salahmand and Sorena Salahmand, for their invention titled ‘Development of Nano-Composites Containing Herbal Extracts with Resistance to Wear and Oral Bacterial Decay’, and Matin Hayati, for inventing ‘Automated Analysis and Visualization of EEG Signals for Seizure Prediction Using Frequency Band Decomposition’ successfully clinched silver medals.

Mohammad-Sam Nemati-moein, and  Mahan Ghadimi, for ‘Evaluation of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid efficiency on Caco2 Colorectal Cancer Cells’, Rojina Hoodehshenas and Baran Moradi, for ‘Preparation and characterization of an antimicrobial biodegradable biofilm packaging based on Silver-zinc oxide nanocomposite with sago starch and ziziphora essential oil for protein based Packaging application’, Sam Rashidi and Radin Abasi, for ‘Design and Implementation of Smart NannyBot: A Humanoid IoT-Based Robot for Remote Child Activity’, Arshia Chehrezad, Taha Tajik, for ‘Fabrication of a Hydrogel Containing Captopril and Investigation of Its Effects on Oral Ulcers in Type 2 Diabetic rats’, Raman Nafarieh, for ‘Evaluation of a novel herbal nanogel formulation on skin cancer cells utilizing the MTT assay’, as well as Moeid Rajabi and Helena Rajabi, for ‘Protecting Curious Little Minds: A Smart Child Safety Solution with IoT and Image Processing’ secured bronze medals.