The 14th INOTEX International Innovation and Technology Exhibition 2025 Held

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The 14th INOTEX 2025 exhibition gathered local and international innovation stakeholders in Tehran, with over 450 participating entities. Though not formally exhibiting, the National Venture Capital Association of Iran supported the event by facilitating member participation and promoting innovative financing tools. Key highlights included expert panels, B2B sessions, and international collaborations aimed at strengthening Iran’s innovation ecosystem. ... Read more

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. ... Read more

Memorandum of Understanding between the Iran Venture Capital Association and Omid Entrepreneurship Fund

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On April 6, 2025, the Iran Venture Capital Association and Omid Entrepreneurship Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration in supporting innovative businesses. The agreement focuses on improving access to financing, reducing risks, and leveraging shared capacities for education, mentoring, and hybrid financial models, aiming to accelerate the growth of the country’s innovation ecosystem. ... Read more

National Gathering of Investment and Innovation Ecosystem Stakeholders Held in Tehran

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The National Venture Capital Association of Iran hosted a high-level gathering to address challenges and opportunities in integrating innovative companies into the capital market. The event featured speeches and panels from top policy-makers, investors, and ecosystem leaders, focusing on IPO experiences, investor exit strategies, and ecosystem policy alignment. The Association played a leading role in facilitating dialogue among public, private, and financial institutions. ... Read more

A New Pathway for Innovation Financing with Active Participation of Banks

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The Venture Capital Commission convened a strategic meeting hosted by Pasargad VC, where key industry leaders and bank representatives explored the legal and structural challenges of venture investment, highlighted the growing role of financial institutions, and examined new opportunities in innovation financing—particularly through joint private-public models and in sectors such as agriculture. ... Read more

National Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Smart Technologies Held with Participation from Public and Private Sector Leaders

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The National Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Smart Technologies brought together public and private sector leaders to discuss the future of AI in Iran’s industries. With keynotes and expert panels on regulation, infrastructure, investment, and commercialization, the event highlighted the growing role of the Iran National Venture Capital Association in connecting capital with innovation and shaping national tech policy. ... Read more