Iranian Startups News

Around 50% of Iranian startups will most probably collapse due to the coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact, Iran's ICT Guild Organization declared in a report.

The Vice Presidential Office for Science and Technology, a major supporter of the growing startup ecosystem, has taken new steps for extending the reach of technology by forging ties with other…

Following the example of Tehran, major Iranian cities such as Qom, Karaj and Shiraz are also investing in technology centers, which are expected to boost their startup ecosystems. 

Iran’s startup ecosystem is expanding in new fields such as aviation and publication in order to upgrade the sectors technologically and gradually transform its traditional economy into a…

Several new projects have been inaugurated in the northwestern province of Gilan to expand technological facilities for fledgling startups and knowledge-based companies.

With government’s support, several new tech projects have been inaugurated in the northwestern province of Ardabil to boost its startup ecosystem. During a Tuesday trip to the province, Sorena…

A digital innovation center implementing steel projects will be established at Tehran University’s Science and Technology Park for upgrading ties between the academia and the key industry.

Iran’s Vice Presidential Office for Science and Technology, a staunch supporter of startups, has suggested several measures to ease the hardships of knowledge-based companies and startups.

A major Iranian startup Keshmoon has been able to attract a new round of investment to expand operations.  Based in South Khorasan Province, Keshmoon (literally meaning sowing) helps…

Iranian tech officials are planning new projects to widen the technology ecosystem in the country and extend support to knowledge-based companies and startups. Based on the most recent…

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…

Support for Iranian startups and knowledge-based companies has been high on the agenda of President Hassan Rouhani ever since he took office in 2013. Government officials never miss a chance to…

The growth of Iranian technology ecosystem is expected to speed up, as the number of startup accelerators is on the rise. Mehdi Azimian, an official with the Vice Presidential Office for…

Tehran-based Tarbiat Modares University has developed its science and technology park, expanding facilities for startups and promoting the tech ecosystem.

In an effort to upgrade urban services via the internet of things, smart technologies and innovative ideas, Tehran Municipality is planning to tap into the potentials of local startups.

The development of technology ecosystem and realization of digital economy have been high on the Iranian government’s agenda, such that the Central Bank of Iran recently announced its full…

A group of state institutions has launched an initiative to grant financial support to 100 startups per year to help them flourish.

In an effort to develop the domestic technology ecosystem, a tech zone has been launched in the central province of Isfahan early this week. The zone is jointly financed and established by the…

Iran National Innovation Fund is to switch from conventional funding to venture capital investment for supporting fledgling startups and tech companies. According to Siavash Malekifar, an INIF…

Iranian tech firms signed 12 agreements worth 3.21 trillion rials ($24.3 million) with state institutions during the Second Testa Reverse Exhibition held at Tehran's International Fairground in…

Iran's private and public aviation firms and agencies signed 163 agreements worth 6 trillion rials ($46.15 million) with local knowledge-based companies and startups during a two-day technology…

An Iranian knowledge-based company, based in Isfahan Province, has won the Certificate of Excellence in the award ceremony of the 23rd Conference of Asian Science Park Association held on Nov.…

Since March 2018, Iran National Innovation Fund has offered loans and aid packages to the tune of 13 trillion rials ($113 million) to Iranian startups and tech firms, a deputy at INIF said on…

Domestic financial services group Turquoise Partners unveiled an online system to ease investment in startups at Iran National Library late on Wednesday. The system named Firouzeh Plat (…

Iranian startups and tech firms active in oil and energy industries showcased their latest achievements and services on the sidelines of the Third International Exhibition of Fuel Stations and…