Iran targets Syrian market for technological, knowledge-based products

TEHRAN – Iran will open its third house of innovation and technology in the Syrian capital of Damascus with the aim of finding new markets for domestic technological and knowledge-based products, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Iran plans to open innovation, technology centers in Russia, Syria

TEHRAN – Iran plans to set up two houses of innovation and technology in Syria and Russia in the near future with the aim of finding new markets for domestic knowledge-based products in the region.

Iranian tech delegation aims to promote products in Armenia

TEHRAN – A delegation comprising representatives of 40 Iranian knowledge-based companies are scheduled to visit Armenia with the aim of promoting their technological products and expand the market in the neighboring country.

Boosting ‘technology diplomacy’ on agenda: VP

TEHRAN – The vice presidency for science and technology in cooperation with the ministry of foreign affairs is planning to boost ‘technology diplomacy’ through expanding innovation and technology centers in export target countries.

Technology transfer from Iran a priority for Syria

TEHRAN – Ambassador of Syria to Tehran Shafiq Dayoub has said that technology transfer from Iran and its indigenization is a priority for Syria.

Iranian delegation to market technological products in Venezuela

TEHRAN – An Iranian trade and technology delegation will travel to Venezuela on February 20 with the aim of marketing homegrown knowledge-based products.

Iranian expatriates participate in technology development

TEHRAN – Under the plan on cooperation with Iranian specialists and entrepreneurs abroad, about 140 startup projects have been registered over the past four years.

Lifebot medical robot unveiled

A medical robot, dubbed ‘Keyvan Lifebot’ was unveiled at Tehran’s Shahid Hasheminejad hospital on Wednesday.

“Yemenis’ attack on Aramco was a response to Saudi crimes against civilians” 

MP: U.S. ballyhoo against Iran is intended to dishearten Arabs

TEHRAN – An Iranian MP says Yemeni forces’ attack on Saudi oil installation is a result of Saudi crimes against the Yemeni people.

Defense projects to be assigned to Knowledge-based companies: VP

TEHRAN – Iran’s vice president for science and technology has said that defense projects will be assigned to science-based companies for completion.

Iranian researchers produce odor sensitivity test kit 

TEHRAN- researchers at Iran University of Medical Science have built the first odor sensitivity test kit based on local odors, IRNA reported on Wednesday.  

New device helps running with less pain

TEHRAN- Researchers at Tehran University of Medical Science have designed a new device that can help people run or walk long distances with consuming less energy and feeling less pain or tiredness.

Iran, Lebanon to prepare five-year plan for health cooperation

TEHRAN- Iran and Lebanon have agreed to form a joint committee to prepare a five-year plan for cooperation in the health sector, announced Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki in a meeting with his Lebanese counterpart in Tehran.

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Blockchain and future of digital marketing

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Iranian researchers use nanotechnology for detecting pain medication 

TEHRAN- Iranian researchers have discovered a novel method for measuring morphine and codeine in blood and urine samples as quickly and precisely as possible. 

Strategic development document created for herbal medicine

TEHRAN – The traditional medicine sciences and technology development headquarters at the science and technology vice presidency has provided a strategic development document for herbal medicine in each province, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

PRP no longer a costly therapy

TEHRAN- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is no longer an expensive treatment in Iran, said the CEO of an Iranian knowledge-based company which can now produce PRP kits. 

AEOI to build 50 blood centrifuges

TEHRAN- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) is going to build 50 blood centrifuges, ISNA reported on Wednesday. 

‘Video game addiction could start in very young ages’  

TEHRAN- Video game addiction could start from as soon as the age of three, so it is strongly advised that parents control such behaviors in their young children, said the director of Center for Addiction Studies. 

Attempts to revive Lake Urmia using technology

TEHRAN – The vice presidency for science and technology will take measures in accordance with Lake Urmia restoration utilizing technology advances, IRNA news agency reported on Wednesday.

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.

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Tehran conference to discuss role of technology in natural disasters relief

TEHRAN – The University of Tehran’s science and technology park will host a conference on the role of technology in natural disasters relief on May 1, ISNA reported.

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 health exhibition to host 21 countries 

TEHRAN- Iran Health International Exhibition 2019 will be held from June 9 to 12 in Tehran, hosting representatives from 21 countries, IRIB reported. 

Opening new autism centers on agenda

TEHRAN- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences is going to open two autism centers in the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21), announced the university’s vice chancellor for medical care and rehabilitation. 

Iranian scientists produce advanced wound care dressing 

TEHRAN- Iranian scientists at the Technology Tower of Amirkabir University of Technology have produced special dressings which stimulate new tissue growth and can treat different kinds of wounds as well as type one and two burnings.