Annual General Assembly of the Iranian Venture Capital Association Held

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The Iranian Venture Capital Association held its Annual General Assembly on October 2, 2024, in Isfahan. The session included the presentation of the previous year’s performance and financial reports, approval of financial statements, and the election of a new legal auditor. Key topics discussed included international cooperation, policy engagement, infrastructure development, and strengthening member collaboration. ... Read more

Meeting Between the Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and the Board of Directors of the Iranian Venture Capital Association Held

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Dr. Hossein Afshin, Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, met with the Board of the Iranian Venture Capital Association to discuss enhancing the role of venture capital in supporting innovation. Key proposals included regulatory facilitation, development of a Venture Bank, and strategic cooperation on national innovation financing initiatives. ... Read more

Four Influential Innovation Ecosystem Associations Request Formation of a Specialized and Independent Technology and Innovation Task Force in a Letter to the President

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Four prominent associations in Iran’s innovation ecosystem formally requested the formation of an independent and specialized task force to identify qualified candidates for key leadership roles in the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy and the Innovation and Prosperity Fund. This initiative aims to strengthen policymaking and management in the country’s knowledge-based economy sector by involving experts from leading innovation institutions and organizations. ... Read more

Report on the Third Meeting of the Commission for the Development of Corporate Venture Capital Funds

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The third meeting of the Commission for the Development of Corporate Venture Capital Funds focused on enhancing the regulatory, legal, and strategic environment for CVCs in Iran. Topics included reviewing fund statutes, tax credit mechanisms, co-investment structures, and sharing investment opportunities. The session emphasized cooperation among funds and ongoing dialogue with policymakers. ... Read more

The Third Meeting of the Strategic Board of the Venture Capital Firms Commission Held with a Focus on LPF Structures

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The third meeting of the Strategic Board of the Venture Capital Firms Commission, hosted by Hamrah Aval Innovation and Investment Company, focused on Limited Partner Funds (LPFs) as innovative investment tools in emerging markets. Legal, financial, and operational aspects of LPFs were examined, and future collaborations were planned to address technical and legal ambiguities. ... Read more

Iran’s Venture Capital Association Highlights Key Innovation Policy Priorities in Official Letter to President-Elect Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian

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The Iran Venture Capital Association (IVCA) has addressed an official letter to President-elect Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, outlining five priority areas for Iran’s innovation and technology ecosystem. These include strengthening public innovation institutions, implementing the Knowledge-Based Production Leap Act, improving access to innovation finance, fostering institution-building, and removing barriers for digital and knowledge-based businesses. The letter emphasizes the role of participatory governance and coherent policymaking in realizing a knowledge-driven economy. ... Read more

Third Meeting of the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Development Commission Held

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The third session of the CVC Development Commission was held to advance internal policy planning and enhance the role of corporate venture capital in Iran’s innovation ecosystem. The meeting featured strategic discussions, election of new leadership, and engagement from a wide range of fund representatives. Emphasis was placed on deepening collaboration, policymaking, and co-investment among corporate, regulatory, and industry players. ... Read more

Meeting Held to Explore Collaboration Opportunities Between the National Venture Capital Association and Iran DemoDay

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The National Venture Capital Association held an online meeting with Iran DemoDay organizers to explore collaboration opportunities. The event, to be held at Iran Mall, aims to foster structured engagement between investors and startups through pitches, bootcamps, and investment matchmaking. Association members will receive exclusive participation benefits. ... Read more