2013-21 Survey Charts Growth of Iran’s Technological Ecosystem

The Iranian government’s policy shift to transform its oil-based economy to a knowledge-based one since the start of President Hassan Rouhani’s first tenure in 2013 has fostered the expansion of technology ecosystem.
The Vice Presidential Office for Science and Technology has published an infographic, depicting the status of knowledge-based companies and startups from March 2013 till June 2021, Tasnim News Agency reported.
According to the infographic, only 55 tech companies were operating nationwide in 2013-14, with an average yearly revenue of 2 trillion rials ($8.3 million).
The domestic technology ecosystem has grown tremendously, thanks to official backing and private investment, to 6,030 tech entities registered till June 2021.