The Presiding Board of the Accelerators Commission of the Iran Venture Capital Association (IRVC) held its latest session on Sunday, May 24, hosted by Mr. Azimian at the Innovation and Acceleration Center. The meeting focused on critical financial instruments and structural changes within the commission.
Key Highlights of the Session:
- Financial Support: The board followed up on the allocation of specialized loan facilities worth 30 billion IRR (3 billion Tomans) dedicated to empowering accelerators.
- Tripartite Collaboration: Review of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Innovation and Prosperity Fund, IRVC, and the Technology Park to streamline ecosystem synergy.
- Tax Credit Integration: Discussions were held on defining the role of accelerators as official agents within the national “Tax Credit” framework, aiming to leverage fiscal incentives for R&D and innovation.
- Capacity Building: Plans were finalized to host specialized workshops for members to deepen their understanding of tax credit regulations and application processes.
Leadership Transition:
The commission announced a change in its presiding board. The board expressed its sincere appreciation to Mr. Keyvan Mohit-Mafi for his valuable contributions during his tenure. Following management transitions at DigiNext, Mr. Mohammad Javad Sayadi (CEO of Doornama Accelerator) has been officially appointed as a new member of the commission’s presiding board.
These updates reflect IRVC’s ongoing commitment to fostering collaboration and sharing expertise to further stabilize and grow the Iranian innovation and startup ecosystem.
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