As a result of the rising access to internet services and electronic devices in Iran’s rural areas, more and more villagers have started playing video games. The Iranian government is…
Sci & Tech
<p>Read the latest news about Iran's technology industries, from startups, mobile networks, innovative companies and e-commerce.</p>
The Vice Presidential Office for Science and Technology and Iran National Innovation Fund are planning to send an Iranian team of tech companies, startups and experts to Baku, the capital of…
Over the past two days, CEOs of Iranian online taxi firms, government and municipality officials, as well as unionists have had a hectic time on Twitter clashing over the taxation of local…
Following the launch of the Mobile Registry Scheme in December 2017, its legal loopholes have allowed opportunists to continue smuggling mobile phones into Iran. The most recent violation…
Iranian startups and tech firms active in oil and energy industries showcased their latest achievements and services on the sidelines of the Third International Exhibition of Fuel Stations and…
Joining Tehran in its move to establish tech centers and innovation factories, three northern coastal cities will also set up innovation factories.
Iran is set to file a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice against the US for “illegitimately imposing sanctions against the Iranian Space Agency”, the agency’s chief says. Morteza…
Following sharp price hikes and a decline in supply in Iran’s laptop and computer parts market, a specialized taskforce has been established to streamline imports.
As Iranian electricity and telecommunication companies move toward scrapping paper billing and switching to an electronic system, other utility companies, along with Tehran Municipality, have…
An Iranian delegation attended the Regional Commonwealth in the Field of Communications (RCC) Conference held in the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan, on Monday. The conference was also…
UNIDO experts met with Iran IT Organization officials in Tehran on Sunday, discussing ways to support Iranian startups and technology firms.
Apple will launch a legal challenge on Tuesday to a European Commission order to pay €13 billion ($14.4 billion) in Irish back taxes in a landmark case in the EU’s crackdown on tax avoidance by…
E-commerce accounts for 10.4% of Iran’s GDP with the market’s nominal value standing at 2.08 quadrillion rials ($18.4 billion), E-Commerce Development Center of Iran reports.
Iran’s Defense Ministry plans to invest 10 trillion rials ($87.7 million) in local knowledge-based companies active in the field of defense technologies. The investment will be made in…
Iranian tech and telecom firms, along with government agencies active in the sector, participated in ITU Telecom World 2019 held on Sept. 9-12 in Budapest, Hungary. Houlin Zhao, the secretary-…
Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran has launched a nationwide scheme to convert commercial ports into smart harbors, starting with Chabahar Port. Speaking to ISNA, Mohammad Qaem, the head…
The state-owned Bank Melli Iran has signed an agreement with Iran National Innovation Fund to extend financial assistance to fledgling knowledge-based companies and startups. Toward this end,…
A tech center has been launched in a deserted wood products factory dubbed Dayhim Innovation Factory in Pakdasht, southeast Tehran. Backed by Dayhim Investment Group, the factory has enlisted…
The CEOs of two major firms active in Iran’s tech and telecom sectors have been replaced over the past few days. Ali Semsarilar has replaced Saeed Rahmani to head Iranian private equity firm…
An Iranian knowledge-based company has signed a €2 million deal with a Russian company, during the 15th International Aviation and Space Salon (also known as 2019 MAKS Air Show).
The Iranian government has agreed to invest 26 trillion rials ($225 million) in Iran National Innovation Fund to support knowledge-based companies and startups. INIF invests in startups and…
Deals have been signed by knowledge-based companies, startups and traditional manufacturing units to boost the domestic food industry. Vice President Office for Science and Technology Sorena…
The sixth edition of Science and Technology Exchange Program is scheduled to be held in Tehran from Nov. 9-12. During this round of STEP, participants are to hold forth on science, technology…
Iran’s ICT minister has often come under fire from hardliners that he “has not done enough for blocking VPN and proxy services”. On Monday afternoon, Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi…
A local video game contest titled Iran Games Cup 2019 wrapped up in Tehran on August 30 by giving awards to winners. The closing ceremony coincided with the finalists' tournament in PES…
