CEOs of Research and Technology Funds Convene to Address Crisis Management and Post-War Recovery Strategies

A specialized knowledge-sharing session featuring CEOs of Iran’s Research and Technology Funds was held on Monday, May 25. Hosted by Dr. Sadat Hayatshahi (CEO of the Creative Industries Research and Technology Fund), the meeting took place at the National Park of Soft Technologies and Cultural Industries.

The session focused on analyzing challenges, operational crises, and strategic experiences of funds during and after the recent period of conflict.

Key Deliberations:

• Ecosystem Vulnerabilities: Dr. Razavi opened the session by examining the critical disruptions faced by tech-based businesses and their evolving needs in the current climate.
• Operational Challenges: Dr. Karshanas highlighted specific obstacles encountered by the funds, emphasizing the need for administrative and structural resilience.
• Risk Mitigation: Dr. Shamshiri presented a detailed analysis of the systemic risks threatening the funds and outlined essential measures to mitigate these threats effectively.
• Strategic Synthesis: Mr. Joghataei provided a comprehensive summary of the country’s current economic landscape, the status of portfolio businesses, and the reactive measures taken by funds to stabilize the ecosystem.
• Sustainability & Macro Policy: Dr. Rouhani discussed the macro-level requirements and approaches necessary for funds to navigate the current instability and ensure long-term sustainability.
• IRVC Performance Report: Mr. Zavvar, Secretary of the Iran Venture Capital Association (IRVC), delivered a six-month performance report on the association’s initiatives specifically dedicated to Research and Technology Funds.

The final segment of the meeting was dedicated to an open exchange of operational experiences and executive challenges among the CEOs. Participants shared localized solutions for navigating the recent crises, providing a roadmap for peer institutions.

Given the success and positive feedback of the session, the board decided to institutionalize these specialized meetings on a quarterly basis to ensure continuous alignment and professional synergy among member funds.