Iran to introduce 250 new nano products

TEHRAN -- Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council plans to introduce 250 new nano products during the current year, Mehr reported on Tuesday.

ITO supports startups, knowledge-based companies to attend expos

TEHRAN – The Information Technology Organization (ITO) of Iran supports knowledge-based companies and startups to take part in national and international exhibitions, Mehr reported on Sunday.

Plans for cultivation and processing of herbal plants supported

TEHRAN -- The national council for development of medicinal and aromatic plants and traditional medicine science and technology has supported 48 development plans for cultivation and processing of herbal plants in different provinces, IRNA reported on Saturday.

By Setareh Behroozi

Which province, which mobile game, an interesting survey

TEHRAN — Yes, the place and ecosystem people live in, may affect the type of mobile game they download.

Iranian, Chinese universities plan to open joint innovation tech offices

TEHRAN – The University of Tehran’s science and technology park and China’s Yunnan University plan to establish joint offices at the universities in the near future, Mehr reported on Monday.

Over 60% of taxis in Tehran equipped with e-payment system

TEHRAN – Over 60 percent of taxis in Tehran are equipped with e-payment system, Tehran Taxi Organization CEO Alireza Qannadan announced, ISNA reported on Saturday.

Iranian medical startup crowned best at Silk Road Startup

TEHRAN – An Iranian medical startup active in the field of rehabilitation for patients with special needs won the first prize at the 2nd Silk Road Startup, which was held in Tehran on May 2 and 3, IRNA reported.

Zafar satellite to run final tests by mid-Sept.

TEHRAN –Iran University of Science and Technology has manufactured Zafar satellite and will deliver it to the Iranian Space Agency for running final tests during the month of Shahrivar (August 22-September 22), the head of the university Jabar-Ali Zakeri announced, IRNA reported on Saturday.

‘Infrastructure needed for emergency management startups’

TEHRAN –Necessary infrastructure should be provided for the activity of startups in the field of crisis management, the head of the University of Tehran’s science and technology park said, IRNA reported on Saturday.

National digital banking document drafted

TEHRAN – Iran’s national digital banking document has been drafted, the deputy economy minister for banking and insurance, Abbas Memarnejad, said during a Post Bank meeting in Tehran.

Bangladesh seeks to boost sci-tech cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN -- Iran has a great capacity in the field of knowledge-based economy and Dhaka is ready to boost scientific and technological cooperation with Iran, the Bangladeshi education minister Dipu Moni said, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Over 6,500 startups operating in Iran: official

TEHRAN – Over 6,500 startups are now active in the country, the head of the Strategic Technologies Center announced, Mehr reported on Monday.

Iran’s growth in science and technology ‘notable’: Nigerian minister

TEHRAN – Despite sanctions, Iran experienced a notable growth in science and technology and is a great example for the nations which sought self-sufficiency and independence, the Nigerian Minister of Education Adamu Adamu said, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Service sector holds lion’s share of space industry

TEHRAN – The services development sector holds the biggest share of space industry, the head of Iranian Space Agency (ISA) announced.

Iranian startups receive Rastak Innovation Award

TEHRAN – Three Iranian startups were selected during the first Rastak Innovation Award on Sunday, IRNA reported.

National flood warning system in the pipeline

TEHRAN – The Supreme Council of Space is working on establishment of national flood warning system as a high priority, Mehr reported on Sunday.

Innovation center opens at University of Tehran

TEHRAN – The first phase of an innovation center was completed at the University of Tehran’s College of Engineering on Sunday, Mehr reported.

Five innovation factories to be established soon

TEHRAN – Innovation factories will be established in five Iranian cities of Mashhad, Tabriz, Isfahan, Shiraz and Yazd in the near future, the head of the Strategic Technologies Center announced, Mehr reported on Sunday.

‘Startups are key to deal with national challenges’

TEHRAN – Startups are key elements to deal with national challenges, an official with the Islamic Azad University said, IRNA reported on Friday.

Two new e-services available next month

TEHRAN – Iran plans to start two new e-services in the field of e-government and e-health in the next month, the head of the Information Technology Organization of Iran, Amir Nazemi, announced, IRNA reported on Friday.

ICT platform can expand market for entrepreneurs: official

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platforms can pave the way for distribution network for entrepreneurs in every part of the country, the head of the Information Technology Organization of Iran, Amir Nazemi, said, Mehr reported on Thursday.

Knowledge-based companies to attend brain mapping symposium

TEHRAN – Nine knowledge-based companies will introduce their latest achievements during the 3rd Iranian Symposium on Brain Mapping Updates on May 1 and 2 at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, ISNA reported on Saturday.

Sensory evaluation laboratory opens in Mashhad

TEHRAN – The first sensory evaluation and consumer behavior laboratory in the eastern Iran opened during a ceremony in the city of Mashhad on Tuesday.

Marine science and technology tower to be launched in Qeshm Island

TEHRAN – A marine science and technology tower is slated to be built in Qeshm Island of the Persian Gulf, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Tehran Municipality plans to hold smart city meetings

TEHRAN -- Tehran Municipality Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Organization plans to hold a series of meetings as a part of a project for turning the capital into a smart city in the near future, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Sci-tech parks export $260m of knowledge-based products

TEHRAN – Iran’s science and technology parks have exported $260 million of knowledge-based products during the past Iranian calendar year 1397, which ended on March 20, the deputy minister of science, research and technology announced, IRNA reported on Wednesday.

Tehran to host colloquium on optical wireless communications

TEHRAN -- Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran will host the 2nd West Asian Colloquium on Optical Wireless Communications (WACOWC) on April 27 and 28.

Startups to attend TIBF, update cultural ecosystem

TEHRAN – About 50 to 100 cultural startups will attend the 32nd Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), the TIBF spokesman Ayyub Dehqankar said, IRNA reported on Wednesday.

National ICT festival slated for May

TEHRAN – The 8th national festival on information and communication technology (ICT) will be held on May 17, Mehr reported on Monday.