Technology Ecosystem Flourishing in Iran

On the heels of Tehran, the provinces of Fars and Golestan are also witnessing investments in the establishment of technology centers, which will boost their startup ecosystems.
In Shiraz, the provincial center of Fars, a new innovation center has been established, the website of the Vice Presidential Office for Science and Technology, Isti.ir reported.
The center, inaugurated on Tuesday, will be managed by Shiraz University and funded by a number of donors, the university and the government.
Attending the inaugural event, Sorena Sattari, the vice president for science and technology, said the center is expected to promote the startup ecosystem and help produce knowledge-based products in the region. 
“The project illustrates that a new approach toward supporting fledgling businesses and tech units has been adopted in Shiraz University. With the assistance of the governorate, the move can contribute to the promotion of a knowledge-based economy with the help of technology ecosystem,” Sattari said.