SCI Releases Iran's National R&D Survey

According to a new report published recently by the Statistical Center of Iran on the occasion of ‘Research Day’ in Iran (Dec. 16), 83,637 research and development projects were conducted during the fiscal 2015-16, 53.98% of which (45,152) were applied projects.
The number of development projects conducted during the year witnessed a 41.2% growth compared to the fiscal 2013-14, SCI reported on its official website. 
The report noted that foundation projects increased during the year, but the number of applied projects declined.
The survey covered workshops with 50 or more employees that have R&D departments.