Kerman Launches First Startup Accelerator

A startup accelerator focused on entrepreneurship has started operation in the central city of Kerman. Kerman’s first accelerator ‘High Tech Stars’ was officially inaugurated in September and is now open to entrepreneurs and startups to register their businesses and ideas with the center, local technology website Webna reported. In its statute the company says boosting research programs and supporting viable business ideas are among its main goals. High Tech Stars assists propitious startups by providing financial aid and mentorship. Startups registered with the accelerator can receive financial aid based on their potential and credibility of their projects that are judged by the center’s supervisory board.