Science and Technology in Iran

Knowledge-Based Firms ‘Invaluable’ Assets in Fight against COVID-19: Rouhani

The Iranian president has expressed his gratitude to knowledge-based companies for producing medical equipment and working to develop a vaccine for coronavirus.

Iran Unveils Homegrown Yogurt Starter Culture

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has unveiled a homegrown yogurt starter culture developed by a domestic knowledge-based company.

Iran LAB EXPO 2020 Kicks Off in Tehran

The 8th edition of the Iranian Laboratory Equipment and Chemicals Exhibition (Iran LAB EXPO 2020) has opened with the participation of universities, technology parks and research centres.

Iran Unveils Four New Cutting-Edge Products in Healthcare, Electronics

Iran has unveiled four modern homegrown products in the domains of health and electronic transport.

Iran Secures 2nd World Ranking in Scientific Production

Iran's science minister says the country has secured the world's fifth spot in key research works and the second standing when it comes to scientific productions among world countries.

‘Knowledge-Based Firms Playing Key Role in Iran’s Battle with Pandemic’

Iran’s health minister says 1,500 knowledge-based companies are curently working in the domain of health, making great contribution to Iran's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

New Technologies Can Facilitate War on Narcotics Trade: Iran VP

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Satatri has highlighted the major role of domestic knowledge-based companies and advanced technologies in the fight on drug trafficking and in preventing, diagnosing and treating illicit drug misuse.

Tehran Keen to Share Scientific, Technical Experience with Kampala

The Iranian president says Iran stands ready to share its scientific and technical experience with Uganda.

Iran Opens Clinical Skills Training Centre with Homegrown Equipment

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology has inaugurated a specialized centre for instructing medical students in clinical skills with apparatus developed by domestic knowledge-based companies.

Iranian Starts Producing Superalloys Vital for Various Industries

An Iranian company has developed the technology to produce superalloys, which are badly needed in industries such as power stations and refineries.

‘One Single Iranian Firm Able to Produce 1mn COVID-19 Diagnosis Kits Daily’

A senior Iranian official says the country has the capacity to produce one million coronavirus diagnosis kits a day just by one single company.

Iran Claims to Have Middle East’s Largest Innovation Ecosystem

The Iranian vice president for science and technology claims the country has the largest “innovation ecosystem” in the Middle East.

Fakhrizadeh Assassination Shows Iran Moving on Right Scientific Path: VP

A senior Iranian official says the assassination of prominent scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh shows the country is moving on the right scientific path.

First Iranian Coronavirus Vaccine Enters Clinical Studies Phase

The first Iranian COVID-19 vaccine has entered the phase of clinical studies as the names of the producing drug company and lead researcher are announced.

Fakhrizadeh’s Efforts to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine in Iran Bearing Fruit: Official

An official has highlighted the substantial contribution that late Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh made to the medical society, saying the research that he pioneered to develop a homegrown vaccine for the coronavirus has begun to yield results with plans for human tests.

Fakhrizadeh‌ Killing Aimed at Impeding Iran’s National Progress: Spokesman

Iran’s government spokesman says the assassination of prominent Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh had numerous objectives.

Assassination of Fakhrizadeh Not to Disrupt Iran’s Scientific Growth: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani has denounced the cowardly move to assassinate top Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh as a sign of the enemies’ frustration in the face of the Islamic Republic’s scientific advances and capabilities.

President Thanks Domestic Firms for Developing Rapid COVID-19 Diagnosis Test

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed gratitude to local knowledge-based companies for having developed kits to rapidly diagnose COVID-19.

Iran to Commercialize Top Inventions in Water Sector

Iran is to hold the National Hydraulics and Water Inventions Festival with the aim of commercializing a whole range of products in the domain of water and hydraulics.

Iranian Company Develops Know-How to Produce Car Engines

A group of Iranian researchers have developed the technology to produce engines for vehicles.

5 Iranian COVID-19 Vaccines on WHO’s List of Vaccine Candidates

Five Iranian-made COVID-19 vaccines have, so far, been put on the list of the vaccines candidates of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Iran Develops IVF Kits for Lab-Created Animal Embryo

Iran has become the second country in the world to culture embryos in the laboratory with a homegrown in vitro fertilisation (IVF) kit developed by a domestic knowledge-based company.

Several Iranian Firms Attend China International Import Expo

A number of Iranian knowledge-based companies have presented their latest advances at a pavilion at China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2020.

Tehran, Havana to Forge Closer Trade, Energy, Medical Cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sat down with Vice President of the Council of Ministers of Cuba Ricardo Cabrisas in Havana.

Iran FM Visits Cuban Medical, Biotechnology Centres in Havana Trip

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited two medical and pharmaceutical research centres in the Cuban capital of Havana on Friday.

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