Two Tehran Universities Plan to Set Up Mega Technology Center

The University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences have joined hands to establish a mega technology center called Knowledge City in the capital, the head of UT’s Science and Technology Park said.
Abbas Zarei added that the project is financed by the two universities, Vice Presidential Office for Science and Technology and the private sector. It will be spread over 428,000 square meters around the University of Tehran in District 6 and accommodate over 600 knowledge-based and tech firms, ISNA reported.
“The center will include four tech towers specialized in health, biotechnology, information and communication technologies, and veterinary fields. The center will support smart, environment-friendly and innovative solutions,” he added.
According to Zarei, the center will contribute to national efforts for transforming Iran’s oil-based economy into a knowledge-based ecosystem. 
He added that the project is estimated to be completed in a matter of years and would be a major step toward developing the technology ecosystem.