Science and Technology in Iran

Iran President Orders Increase in Production of Coronavirus Diagnosis Kits

The Iranian president has issued orders to increase the production of COVID-19 diagnosis kits in the country.

Surge in Production at Hand When Iran Can Launch Satellite: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says this year’s target of a surge in domestic production would be totally achievable when the country has managed to launch a homegrown satellite into space.

Iran Exports 40,000 Coronavirus Test Kits to Germany

A consignment of 40,000 Iranian-made diagnostic test kits for the novel coronavirus disease has been shipped to Germany on Tuesday.

Ten Countries after Importing Iran-Made Anti-Corona Products

An Iranian official says ten countries have submitted their requests to import Iranian knowledge-based products to contain and diagnose COVID-19.

Iran to Unveil Geomatic Coronavirus Detection System

Iran is to unveil a geomatic anti-coronavirus system in the near future, a senior official says.

Iranian Firm Develops N95 Mask Making Machine

An Iranian knowledge-based company has designed and manufactured an industrial machine producing N95 face masks, a respiratory device designed to achieve close facial fit and efficient filtration which is widely used for protection against the novel coronavirus.

Iran Offers Int’l Leasing to Knowledge-Based Companies

Iran says knowledge-based companies can benefit from international leasing in addition to domestic leasing of products.

Knowledge-Based Firms Instrumental in Fighting COVID-19: Iran

A senior Iranian official says knowledge-based companies have secured major accomplishments in the fight against the COVID-19 virus in the country.

Iran Working on World’s Largest Plasma Therapy Project for COVID-19

An Iranian deputy health minister says the country has launched the world’s largest plasma therapy project by transfusing antibody-rich blood into COVID-19 patients.

Researchers Devise Sensor to Detect Cancerous Cells Using Nanotech

Iranian scientists at Sharif University of Technology have designed a sensor to detect cancerous cells in medical diagnostic laboratories and research centres.

Iran President Hails Science, Technology Parks for Help in Coronavirus Battle

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the rapid progress that the science and technology parks have made in the country over the past couple of years, saying such valuable asset has helped Iran cope with the coronavirus epidemic. 

Iran Produces Ventilators at Price Half That of Foreign-Made Ones

Iranian researchers have developed ventilators with a price half that of foreign-made ones.

Iranian Company Develops Nanofiber Masks

An Iranian company has developed a homegrown technology to produce a special fabric with nanocoating to manufacture N95 and N99 masks and fulfill the...

Iranian Researchers Develop Equipment Vital for Coronavirus Patients

Iranian researchers have developed ventilators as well as equipment to control pressure inside lungs for coronavirus patients.

COVID-19 Epidemic under Control in Iran: Official

A senior Iranian official says the coronavirus epidemic is now under control in the country thanks to people’s cooperation and efforts by knowledge-based companies and other institutions to produce the required equipment.

Iran Says Ready to Share Its COVID-19 Diagnosis System with All Countries

Iran has expressed its preparedness to send its homegrown smart coronavirus diagnosis system to all countries in the world, especially the Muslim ones, to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran Unveils 6 Homegrown Products for Coronavirus Fight

Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology has inaugurated an international health technology complex that includes innovation acceleration centers in Tehran, and has also unveiled six homegrown products used for preventing and treating the novel coronavirus.

Technical Features of IRGC’s Coronavirus Detection System to Be Announced Soon

A senior Iranian official says technical capabilities and features of a smart system recently developed by domestic experts to detect the coronavirus will soon be announced.

Stem-Cell-Therapy Proves Effective in Treating COVID-19

Iranian researchers specializing in the cell science have launched a project to use cell-therapy for treatment of the COVID-19 infection, and concluded that the injection of Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into coronavirus patients can be effective in treating the disease.

Iran Starts Mass Producing PCR, Serologic COVID-19 Diagnostic Kits

Iran’s vice-president has launched the production line for two types of coronavirus diagnostic kits, namely PCR-based and serologic kits, at a knowledge-based company.

Iran Develops Homegrown Device to Find Narcotics, Explosives

Researchers at Materials and Energy Research Institute of Iran have developed a device to detect and spot narcotics and explosives in one to two seconds.

Iran Produces Ion Masks to Help Fight Spread of COVID-19

Iran’s Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics has, for the first time, produced modern ion masks amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran Using Homegrown Radiation System to Sterilize Masks, Foodstuff

An Iranian knowledge-based company is using a domestically-developed radiation system to sterilize masks and other products including foodstuff.

Knowledge-Based Companies Making Iran Self-Sufficient: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country is attaining self-sufficiency in the production of a broad range of commodities thanks to the good investment in the development of knowledge-based companies.

Rouhani Visits Exhibition of Homegrown Products Used for Anti-Corona Fight

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has paid a visit to an exhibition of high-tech products developed by Iranian knowledge-based companies to help the country's fight against the novel coronavirus.

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