Science and Technology in Iran

Council: Iran ranks 4th in global nanotech rankings

Iran’s Nanotechnology Innovation Council says the country has ranked fourth in the global rankings in the field for the fourth year in a row.

Iran produces rapid test kits for Omicron Covid

An Iranian knowledge-based company says it has successfully produced rapid test kits for the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus with the accuracy rate of 92 percent.

Iran: No UNSC resolution bans Iran satellite launching

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says claiming that the recent launch of a satellite carrier by Tehran was in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 is a pointless fallacy.

Iranian company selected as top exporter of year

The National Export Day of the solar year 1400 marked a good event for Iran’s technology and innovation ecosystem, and it was the selection of a knowledge-based company as the top exporter of the year.

Apple sues Israeli spyware company over iPhone hacking

Apple has filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, the Israeli spyware developer blacklisted by the United States, accusing the firm of targeting and surveilling Apple users.

Iran to produce 20mn doses of domestic Covid vaccine in months

Iran will have produced some 20 million doses of the Razi Cov Pars coronavirus vaccine by March 2022.

Officials claim Iran-backed hackers targeting critical US sectors

Federal agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have claimed hackers linked to the Iranian government are behind an ongoing campaign targeting critical infrastructure, including hospitals in the US. Iran stresses the country is itself a victim of cyberattacks by the US and Israel.

Iran, Uzbekistan to forge closer trade, technological ties

Iran and Uzbekistan are to hold their second meeting on trade and technology in a bid to boost mutual interactions in those areas. Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari is to travel to Uzbekistan on November 22 heading a trade-technology delegation in a bid to lay the groundwork for closer technological cooperation between the two sides.

Iran produces copper nanoparticle mask

A science-based Iranian company has produced anti-virus masks using copper nanoparticles.

VP: Iran-made electric cars to hit streets soon

Iran’s Vice President for Scientific Affairs Sorena Sattari says the country has produced electric cars that have been approved to receive registration plates.

Iranian Researchers Produce Genetically-Modified Goat as Large as Donkey

An Iranian breed of goat is larger than a donkey and cannot be found in any other place around the world.

Iranian inventors win 3 gold medals, silver at Zagreb International Exhibition

Iranian inventors have won three gold medals and a silver at the 2021 International Exhibition of Inventions in Zagreb, Croatia.

Iran’s knowledge-based companies to attend Gitex Dubai

20 knowledge-based Iranian companies active in the fields of information technology and communications will be sent to the GITEX Future Stars 2021 event with the support of the country’s Innovation and Prosperity Fund.

Iran jumps higher in Global Innovation Index 2021

Iran, which ranked 67th in the Global Innovation Index 2020, is one of the countries that has had the highest growth in 2021.

Iran envoy: All Should Have access to Outer Space

Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna says all countries must have the right to access to outer space.

Iran ‘Sundays for Exports’ Promoting Knowledge-Based Products on Intl. Markets

Iran is organizing two major events to help expand the international market for the goods and services of domestic knowledge-based companies.

Mustafa Foundation’s 2021 KANS Science Contest – Call for Entries  

The Mustafa(pbuh) Science and Technology Foundation (MSTF) calls on those interested to submit their works to the 2021 KANS Scientific Competition.  

Iran to Host Int’l Symposium on Imaging in Preclinical Studies

An international symposium on reviewing the applications of imaging in preclinical studies is to be held in Iran on August 12 and 13, 2021.

Iran to Export Surgeon Robots to Indonesia

Iran has, in a virtual ceremony, signed with Indonesia a contract to export the domestically-made Sina surgeon robot to the Southeast Asian country and establish two advanced tele-robotic surgery skills centres there.

Iran Opens First Specialized Centre for Innovation in Nuclear Industry

Iran has inaugurated Rasa Innovation and Technology Centre, the country’s first specialized innovation centre for nuclear industry, which aims at commercializing the achievements of Iranian nuclear scientists.

Iran Develops Device to Diagnose Diseases by Handwriting

A group of young Iranian researchers have designed and developed a handwriting diagnosis device that identifies the type of disease people are suffering from.

Number of Iran’s Knowledge-based Companies Hits 7,000: Sattari

Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology says the number of the country’s knowledge-based companies has reached 7,000 and they have been able to create a very positive change in various fields of production.

Iranian, Russian Hi-Tech Companies Discuss Business Cooperation in Moscow

Iranian and Russian knowledge-based companies have held a business meeting in Moscow to discuss possible technology trade and develop the market for Iranian-made products in Russia.

Over 30 Iranian Knowledge-Based Firms Attend MAKS Air Show in Moscow

Over 30 Iranian knowledge-based companies will showcase their achievements in the International Aviation and Space Exhibition of Russia called "MAKS Air Show 2021".

Iran Opens ‘House of Innovation and Technology’ in Russia

Iran has opened another "House of Innovation and Technology (IHIT)" in the Russian capital of Moscow, after opening similar centres in China, Kenya, and Syria in a bid to facilitate the international activities of Iranian knowledge-based companies.

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