Startups should put priority on air pollution, environmental problems: official

TEHRAN -- The startup ecosystem should put the priority on the water crisis, air pollution, and environmental problems, Mehdi Eliasi, an official with vice presidency for science and technology has said.

IT paves way for young generation to implement ideas: minister

TEHRAN – Information technology (IT) paves the way for the young generation to implement their ideas, Information and Telecommunication Technology (ICT) Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi said, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Iran to provide network between knowledge-based companies, startups

TEHRAN -- The vice presidency for science and technology plans for networking between knowledge-based companies and startups, the deputy director for innovation and commercialization announced, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Oil money destroys innovation: VP

TEHRAN – Universities which are provided with government budget and oil money cannot be innovative, the vice president for science and technology Sourena Sattari said, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Pardis Technology Park to establish second branch in Tehran

TEHRAN – The second branch of Pardis Technology Park will be launched in the beginning of the Iranian new year, which starts on March 21,2018 in Tehran, Mehr reported on Wednesday.

Jobs for digital marketing, startups up 46% in 2018: report

TEHRAN – The number of jobs created for digital marketing businesses and startups grow by 46 percent during 2018 in comparison to its preceding year, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Iranian startups, knowledge-based companies to provide commodities impeded by sanctions: VP

TEHRAN – Iran’s science and technology vice presidency plan to supply commodities, which are impeded by Iran’s sanctions, with the productions of Iranian startups and knowledge-based companies, the VP Sourena Sattari announced, Tasnim reported on Thursday.

Economic structure should be in favor of startups: VP

TEHRAN – The current economic structure of Iran is not in favor of startups and the situation should be changed, the vice president for science and technology Sourena Sattari said, ISNA reported on Monday.

ICT Ministry provides office spaces for 270 startups

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry has provided office spaces for 270 startups in the cities of Tehran and Mashhad, ICT Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi wrote on his Twitter account.

By Setareh Behroozi

Space technology, future market for Iranian entrepreneurs

About half a century ago, human left footprints on the moon. For years, space technology was associated in the mind of public with launching satellites, astronauts in their weird costume exploring other planets. Space technology was unreachable and done behind closed doors!

Labor ministry provides special insurance services for startups

TEHRAN –Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare Minister Mohammad Shariatmadari has said the ministry provides special insurance services for startups and innovative firms.

Starting a startup, a way for success in your own business

TEHRAN – Founding a startup is a ray of hope for entrepreneurs to have their own businesses and to earn money. However, being successful in startup ecosystem has some secrets which enterprises can share with those who want to start their work.

ICT Ministry to support startups through VCs

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry plans to support startups through venture capitals instead of offering loans, said Hamidreza Ahmadian, an official with ICT Ministry, Mehr reported on Monday.

‘Startups can raise public awareness on air quality’

TEHRAN – Startups can raise awareness of people about the importance of air quality, Reihaneh Vahidian, the assistant director of the Information Technology Organization of Iran, said.

‘Major industries can expand markets through startups’

TEHRAN – Major industries like steel and petrochemistry can expand their markets through startups and knowledge-based companies, an official with vice presidency for science and technology said, ISNA reported on Thursday.

Human resources main element for wealth creation: VP

TEHRAN – Human resources is the most important element in the country which can create wealth, vice president for science and technology Sourena Sattari said during his speech at the 24th Razi Research Festival on Medical Science, which was held in Tehran on Sunday.

ISA supports space-based agriculture

TEHRAN – The Iranian Space Agency provides facilities for space-based startups active in the field of agriculture, Mehr reported on Thursday.

Digital economy development park to open in Mashhad

TEHRAN – The digital economy development park will be established in the city of Mashhad, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister said, ICT website reported on Friday.

Iranian startup to stop vicious cycle of fresh fruit and vegetable distribution system

TEHRAN – An Iranian startup is planned to stop the vicious cycle of fresh fruit and vegetable distribution system in Tehran, Yazd and Isfahan, Tasnim reported on Saturday.

Tehran, Baku planning new fiber optic route

TEHRAN – Iran and Azerbaijan are planning to create a new fiber optic route between the two countries, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Transport, Communications and High Technologies Ramin Guluzade said, IRNA reported on Thursday.

Startups can develop aerospace industry tech in Iran: VP

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based companies and startups can develop aerospace industry technology, the vice president for science and technology said, ISNA reported.

‘About 100 experts active in stem cell tech in Iran’

TEHRAN – Some one hundred experts are now working in the field of stem cell technology in Iran, secretary of the council for stem cell sciences and technologies has said.

Central Insurance offers services to startups, tech insurances

TEHRAN – The Central Insurance of Iran provides new services for startups and knowledge-based companies and cooperate with emerging technology insurances and startups.

Startups being supported on development track: official

TEHRAN -- The vice presidency for science and technology paves the way for startups with providing support and approving laws, the head of management development department of the vice presidency for science and technology Alireza Daliri said, Mehr reported on Monday.

Ground broken for energy innovation, technology center in Anzali FTZ

TEHRAN – Construction of an energy innovation and technology center started during a ceremony on Sunday in Anzali Free Trade Zone, northern Gilan province, IRNA reported.

Iran supports cutting-edge tech projects: official

TEHRAN – Iran supports the cutting-edge technology projects developed by researchers, director of the information technology, communication and cyberspace development council has said.

Soft technology and culture Industry Park attract innovative companies

TEHRAN – Iran’s science, soft technology and culture Industry Park plans to attract more cultural companies active in the field of innovative industry, IRIB reported.

Hamedan to host travel, handicrafts startups

TEHRAN – Hamedan will play host to an expo of travel and handicrafts startups in November concurrent with the 40th World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Plenary Session of the Affiliate Members.

By Setareh Behroozi

Iranian startup waves magic wand to run errands

Some days you feel that you need more than 24 hours to handle paperwork, run errands and carry out chores! Or imagine you should process a paperwork in another city, when you don’t have time to travel or it is hard for you to sojourn in a city you have never been before.

Tehran Municipality, vice presidency for science and technology sign MOU

TEHRAN – Iran’s vice presidency for science and technology and Tehran Municipality signed an agreement to develop innovative ideas in the capital city of Tehran.