Strategic Dialogue Held Between Innovation and Prosperity Fund and CEOs of Research and Technology Funds

A strategic coordination meeting was held between the Innovation and Prosperity Fund and CEOs of RTFs, with participation from the National Venture Capital Association of Iran. Discussions centered on enhancing collaboration, revising co-investment mechanisms, tax exemptions, and promoting innovation financing infrastructure. Key action points and follow-up sessions were agreed upon to strengthen the ecosystem. ... Read more

IRVC Approves New Structure for Its Specialized Commissions

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. ... Read more

IRVC Updates Membership Criteria and Classification Structure

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. ... Read more

Kimia College Launches Venture Capital Analyst Training Program with Government Support

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. ... Read more

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

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. ... Read more