By Mahnaz Abdi

Capital market, a financing platform for startups

Creative manpower is the pillar of a knowledge-based economy and an economy with a high capacity for job creation, so it is considered the most valuable asset of a country and should be paid high attention.

IIEC outlines plans to materialize ‘Surge in Production’

TEHRAN- The managing director of Iran International Exhibitions Company (IIEC) outlined the company’s plans and programs to materialize the motto of this Iranian calendar year, which is named the year of “Surge in Production” by the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

Special plan prepared to attract overseas Iranian researchers

TEHRAN – The Vice Presidency for Science and Technology has prepared a special plan to attract scientists and researchers living abroad, IRNA news agency reported on Saturday.

New Iranian e-commerce symbolizes resilience in face of sanctions: ICT minister

TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi has said that new Iranian e-commerce symbolizes the country's resilience in the face of sanctions imposed by the Trump administration.

National Biotech School to open soon  

TEHRAN- Iran National Biotechnology School will start its work with the support of Pasteur Institute of Iran and Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, ISNA reported on Monday. 

Startups to help Iran National Library and Archives

TEHRAN – The Iran National Library and Archives (INLA) plans to introduce digital library technologies and startups active in this field in the near future, Shanbepress reported on Tuesday.

Iranian startup designs smart beehive

TEHRAN – An Iranian startup team from Sharif University of Technology has managed to design and manufacture a smart beehive which can help farmers improve their productivity, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

Iranian app improves quality of life for the hearing impaired 

TEHRAN- A new application designed by an Iranian startup improves quality of life for people with hearing loss and significantly helps them better communicate with others, IRNA reported on Friday. 

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

Startups come to light with No-Afarin scheme

TEHRAN -- The No-Afarin scheme, developed by the Information and Communication Technology Ministry to support startups, was introduced during a ceremony on Wednesday.

Iranian biopharmaceutical medicines treat patients in Russia, Turkey: VP

TEHRAN – Now patients in Russia, Turkey and other countries in the region are treated with biopharmaceutical medicines produced by Iranian companies, the vice president for science and technology said, Mehr reported on Wednesday.

Talking about achievements of young generation is glorious: ICT minister

TEHRAN – Talking about achievements of Iranian young generation is glorious, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi wrote on his Instagram account on Tuesday.

ELECOMP 2019 to provide special place for disabled-friendly startups

TEHRAN – The 25th edition of Iran International Exhibition of Electronics, Computer & E-commerce (ELECOMP 2019) provides a user-friendly place for startups that bring disability solutions to market, the head of the Information Technology Organization of Iran, Amir Nazemi, announced on his Twitter account, Mehr reported on Sunday.

Academics, startups key for development of intelligent transport: official

TEHRAN – The academic sector and startups are the key elements for development of intelligent transportation system in the country, the head of space technology and advanced transportation development center announced, ISNA reported on Tuesday.

ICT minister invites global community to invest in Iranian startups

TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi has called on all countries to invest in Iranian startups.

A center for cultural, tourism startups to be established in Tehran

TEHRAN -- Innovation House, a center active in the field of media and blockchain, and the Abbasabad Lands Rehabilitation Company signed an agreement to establish a center in Tehran’s Abbasabad neighborhood for startups active in the field of culture and tourism.

Interview with MihanPezeshk founder Dr. Bijan Zamani

Bijan Zamani, MD, is the founder of MihanPezeshk. Bijan is the most recent doctor in family of doctors.

Cabinet approves plan to facilitate activities of startups

TEHRAN – The cabinet of ministers has approved a plan titled “Noafarin” in order to remove obstacles in the way of startups which are at the first stages of emerging, information and communication technology minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi wrote on his twitter account on Sunday, IRNA reported.

Digital economy startups to be supported

TEHRAN – The council for development of digital economy plans to improve investment and business venture environment for startups active in the field of digital economy, IRNA reported on Wednesday.

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.

Iranian startups receive Rastak Innovation Award

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

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.

Startups pave way for meteorological innovation: VP

TEHRAN – Startups and knowledge-based companies pave the way for technologies and innovation in the field of meteorology, the vice president for science and technology announced, Mehr reported on Thursday.

Iranian scientists build 3D scanner 

TEHRAN- Iranian scientists have built a three-dimensional scanner that can scan the body in less than one minute, ISNA reported on Tuesday.   

Iran, largest hub of startups in region: official

TEHRAN – With over 6,000 startups operating in Iran, the country is the largest hub of startups in the region, the vice president for science and technology said, IRNA reported on Monday.

Job creation plans launched for knowledge-based companies

TEHRAN – The vice presidency for science and technology has launched job creation plans for knowledge-based companies in the field of water management, IRNA reported on Monday.

Vice presidency, SSIC to boost innovation ecosystem

TEHRAN -- The vice presidency for science and technology and the Social Security Investment Company (SSIC, also known by its Persian acronym SHASTA) signed an agreement to boost innovation ecosystem.

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.