The sixth meeting of the Strategic Board of the Research and Technology Funds Commission was held on Monday, May 4, 2025, hosted by the Research and Technology Fund for Creative Industries, in an interactive and expert-oriented setting.
This session, attended by Commission members Mr. Hossein Joghatai, Mr. Fereydoon Sadeghi, Mr. Alireza Navabpour, Mr. Seyed Mohammadreza Hosseini Fatemi, and Mr. Sajjad Zavvar, focused on key topics related to enhancing the performance of research and technology funds, fostering synergy among them, and developing strategic cooperation in the field of technology and innovation financing across the country.
The main discussion centered on identifying challenges and obstacles faced by the funds, exchanging experiences, and proposing practical solutions to improve operational processes and policymaking related to the role of these funds in financing technological projects. The participants emphasized the need for greater policy integration and coordination among the funds and underlined the importance of collective engagement in strengthening the national innovation financing ecosystem.
This meeting was held as part of the Iranian Venture Capital Association’s strategic initiative to foster structured engagement with research and technology funds and to provide an effective platform for addressing the concerns and priorities of these specialized institutions. The Association aims to leverage collective intelligence and the existing capacities of the funds to enhance their contribution to the development of the country’s technology and innovation financing system.
A comprehensive report on the actions and outcomes of this Commission will be published soon on the official website of the Iranian Venture Capital Association for interested parties and stakeholders.
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