Policy Statement by the Iranian Venture Capital Association to the Vice President for Science, Technology, and the Knowledge-Based Economy

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Following the Supreme Leader’s designation of 1404 as the “Year of Investment for Production,” the Iranian Venture Capital Association submitted a policy letter to the Vice President for Science, Technology, and the Knowledge-Based Economy. The letter outlines actionable strategies to strengthen the role of private financial institutions—such as R&T Funds, CVCs, and VC firms—in financing innovation, and recommends the formation of a national committee to coordinate innovation investment policy. ... ادامه مطلب

IRVC Unveils Annual Report on Innovation Financing in Iran (2023–2024)

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At the Isfahan International Exhibition Center, the Iranian Venture Capital Association (IRVC) unveiled its annual report on Innovation and Technology Financing in Iran. The report offers detailed data on venture capital, loans, guarantees, and crowdfunding across the innovation ecosystem. Senior IRVC leaders emphasized the report’s role in guiding future investment strategies and highlighted the importance of collaboration, transparency, and performance benchmarking. ... ادامه مطلب

Iran DemoDay Held in Partnership with the Iranian Venture Capital Association

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The Iran DemoDay startup event, organized by Shanbeh Group in collaboration with the Iranian Venture Capital Association, took place from September 14–16, 2024, at the Innovation and Prosperity Fund. Featuring over 160 VIP investment-ready startups, the event combined pitch sessions, expert panels, mentoring camps, and networking opportunities, connecting founders with venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate VCs across various industries. ... ادامه مطلب

IRVC Approves New Structure for Its Specialized Commissions

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The Iranian Venture Capital Association (IRVC) has ratified a new organizational structure for its commissions, introducing seven stakeholder-specific commissions and one function-based commission. This overhaul aims to enhance member engagement, address sector-specific concerns, and establish a legal infrastructure for dispute resolution within the innovation financing ecosystem. ... ادامه مطلب

IRVC Updates Membership Criteria and Classification Structure

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The Iranian Venture Capital Association (IRVC) has approved a revised membership policy, now open to all institutions licensed to provide financial, investment, or commercialization services to Iran’s innovation ecosystem. The new structure classifies members into seven categories and aims to promote inclusion, clarify roles, and expand collaborative engagement across the ecosystem. ... ادامه مطلب

Kimia College Launches Venture Capital Analyst Training Program with Government Support

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Kimia College, in collaboration with the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and the Knowledge-Based Economy, has opened registration for its Venture Capital Analyst Training Program, designed to cultivate specialized talent for Iran’s innovation finance ecosystem. Accepted candidates will receive 70% tuition support, and training topics span business modeling, VC portfolio management, valuation, financial analysis, and startup due diligence. ... ادامه مطلب

Head of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund Stresses the Need to Develop Tools for Iran’s VC Industry

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In a strategic meeting with the board of the Iranian Venture Capital Association, Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Khayyatian, President of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund, emphasized the urgency of designing dedicated tools, frameworks, and evaluation systems to enable the sustainable growth of Iran’s VC ecosystem. He called for deeper collaboration between the Fund and IRVC to promote industry-wide progress. ... ادامه مطلب