Meeting Between Members of the Commission for Venture Capital Development and the Vice President of Investment at the Innovation and Prosperity Fund Held

The National Venture Capital Association of Iran held a meeting with the Vice President of Investment at the Innovation and Prosperity Fund to explore new collaboration models and address key challenges in innovative financing. The session resulted in a shared understanding, commitment to continued expert dialogue, and plans for joint development of operational frameworks. ... Read more

IRVC Members Visit Mobarakeh Steel Company in Isfahan

Following its annual general assembly, members of the Iranian Venture Capital Association visited Mobarakeh Steel Company in Isfahan on October 2, 2024. The visit aimed to deepen engagement with Iran’s industrial sector, and included a keynote by Dr. Yahya Palizdar, who highlighted the company's innovation partnerships and the role of venture capital in sustaining the steel industry’s future. ... Read more

IRVC Members Visit Snowa Ventures Innovation Factory in Isfahan

Members of the Iranian Venture Capital Association visited Snowa Ventures Innovation Factory in Isfahan, where they toured product design units and labs, and engaged in a dialogue on innovation-driven investment. The visit emphasized the need for strategic collaboration among CVCs and large industries to sustain innovation and foster national success stories. ... Read more

Annual General Assembly of the Iranian Venture Capital Association Held

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

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

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