Iranian Tech Firms, Startups Making Forays Into Healthcare Sector

Knowledge-based companies and startups in the Iranian technology ecosystem have set their sights on expanding their activities in the healthcare and medical sectors.
In line with the government's policy of promoting tech firms in domestic industries, innovative ideas and talents are identified through startup weekends, tech shows and similar events.
One such event was held on Sunday at the Health Ministry in Tehran, which gathered health tech firms and startups to introduce their latest achievements in the fields of medical science and economy, yet the event was poorly covered by the local media.
The event, called Technological Innovation in Health Development, was aimed at featuring the tech firms' newest plans and ideas in developing strategic and cost-effective medical equipment technologies, highlighting challenges facing health startups, identifying gaps in the domestic health industry and holding scientific discussions in pharmaceutical spheres.