Iran, second innovation economy in central, southern Asia: GII

TEHRAN –Iran is the second innovation economy in central and southern Asia, according to the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2019 report.

By Setareh Behroozi

‘Better Future’ lies in prosperity of startups

TEHRAN -- With the slogan of ‘Better Future’, the 25th edition of Iran International Exhibition of Electronics, Computer & E-commerce (ELECOMP 2019) is currently underway at Tehran Permanent International Fairground.

By Setareh Behroozi

Coworking is flourishing in Iran: expert

TEHRAN – Coworking, as the self-directed, collaborative, flexible and voluntary work style for shared workplaces, are supported by the Innovation Acceleration Center at the Pardis Science and Technology Park, an expert at the center Davoud Ebrahimi said in an interview with the Tehran Times.

Appropriate ecosystem can improve innovation: VP

TEHRAN – The innovation should be improved in an appropriate ecosystem and the education is not enough, the vice president for science and technology said, IRNA reported on Saturday.

‘Production of items banned by sanctions high on agenda’

TEHRAN – Domestically production of items, imports of which are banned due to sanctions is a high priority of the vice presidency for science and technology, the vice president Sourena Sattari announced, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

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.

Iran, Philippines sign agreement on sci-tech cooperation

TEHRAN – The Iranian vice presidency for science and technology and the department of science and technology of the Philippines signed an agreement on Sunday to boost cooperation in different scientific and technological fields, IRNA reported.

Amirkabir named most innovative university of Iran

TEHRAN – Amirkabir University of Technology was named the most innovative Iranian university for the current Iranian calendar year 1397 (started on March 21, 2018), Mehr reported on Monday.

Iran jumps to 47th in Bloomberg Innovation Index 2019

TEHRAN – Iran has moved up two points to 47th place on Bloomberg Innovation Index 2019 report which was published on January 22.

Startups can create wealth in water industry: official

TEHRAN – Startups have the ability to create wealth in the field of water industry, an official with the vice presidency for science and technology has said.

Rinotex offers technological products by Iranian entrepreneurs

TEHRAN -- The 6th Rab’e Rashidi Innovation and Technology Exhibition (Rinotex 2018) offers 136 technological needs met by startups and knowledge-based companies, the executive director of the event Ali Jahangiri announced, jamaran.ir reported.

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.

‘New generation of Iranian innovative entrepreneurs to make debut’

TEHRAN – A new generation of innovative entrepreneurs in Iran with below 30 years of age on average will be introduced to the market, vice president for science and technology Sourena Sattari said, IRNA reported on Saturday.

IASP 2018 World Conference to highlight innovation ecosystem

TEHRAN -- Fostering innovation ecosystems will be in the limelight at the 35th World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, which is organized by the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP).

About 4,000 startups are active in Iran: official

TEHRAN -- There are about 4,000 startups operating in Iran which provide IT-based services to the public, the head of innovation department of science and technology vice presidency told Mehr news agency on Tuesday.

Iran exports $400m of knowledge-based products

TEHRAN – Iran has exported $400 million worth of knowledge-based products during the past Iranian calendar year 1396 (March 2017-March 2018), the vice president for science and technology Sourena Sattari said on Monday, YJC reported.

Innovation ecosystem possible through knowledge-based economy: VP

TEHRAN – The innovation ecosystem would be possible through passing from oil-based economy to knowledge-based economy, Iran’s vice president for science and technology Sourena Sattari has said.

‘Health Innotech, INOTEX create synergy for innovation ecosystem’

TEHRAN -- Holding the 3rd national Health Innotech exhibition and the 7th International Innovation Technology Exhibition (INOTEX) at the same time will create synergy for innovation ecosystem in Iran, the Health Innotech scientific secretary Ladan Giahi told IRNA on Wednesday.

University incubators commercialize students’ idea: VP

TEHRAN -- Incubator centers at universities lead to commercialization and turning ideas into products, science and technology vice president Sourena Sattari has said.

‘Innovation ecosystem has a great impact on job creation’

TEHRAN -- Innovation ecosystem has a great impact on job creation for educated people, deputy science minister Masoud Boroumand told ISNA on Saturday.