Specialized Workshop on “Scenario-Based Planning” Held for Investment and Innovation Managers

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The Venture Capital Association, in collaboration with the Farda Development Foundation, recently hosted a specialized workshop on “Scenario-Based Planning,” attended by a group of managers in the fields of investment, innovation, and business development. The event was led by Maziar Attari, futurist and CEO of the Farda Development Foundation, and Yasser Khoshnevis, the Foundation’s Foresight Program Manager, focusing on the practical applications of scenario planning in strategic decision-making. ... ادامه مطلب

Warning Status for Iran’s VC Ecosystem: Analysis of the 2025–2026 Challenges

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The recurring crises over the past two years have pushed Iran’s Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem into a state of “alert.” To provide a precise assessment of the situation, the Iran Venture Capital Association (IVCA) has summarized the expert insights of key industry players, originally featured in an exclusive interview with Zoomit. This report highlights the perspectives of Sajjad Zavvar (Secretary of the IVCA), Hassan Zali (CEO of Soroush Sepehr Investment Company), and Mahdi Sadat Hayat-Shahi (CEO of the Creative Industries Research and Technology Fund). ... ادامه مطلب

Gap Between the “Spirit of the Knowledge-Based Production Law” and Its Implementation / Latest Update on Domestic Insulin Production

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Iran’s corporate venture capital (CVC) ecosystem is undergoing a strategic shift, moving from an exclusive focus on cutting-edge technologies toward addressing the country’s urgent and strategic needs—particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.Amin Pirayesh, Vice Chairman of the Corporate Research and Technology Funds Commission, stated that investment priorities have been redefined in response to current economic conditions and international sanctions.“In previous years, our focus was primarily on artificial intelligence and advanced pharmaceutical technologies. Today, however, national priorities require us to concentrate more on essential and strategic products such as insulin, which is critical for the country’s healthcare system,” he said. ... ادامه مطلب

VC Investment Challenges in Iran: From Internet Disruptions to Policy Exclusion

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The secretary of Iran’s Venture Capital Association has outlined the structure of the association and the current state of investment in Iran’s innovation ecosystem, saying that more than 16 trillion tomans in venture capital investment were carried out across 220 contracts in 1403. However, events such as internet outages and social unrest reduced sales for technology companies, while the absence of industry representatives in government decision-making processes has further intensified the sector’s challenges ... ادامه مطلب

Iran’s Venture Capital Ecosystem at a Crossroads: Navigating Crises and Seeking Structural Reforms

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Tehran, May 26, 2026 – Following a series of systemic shocks, the Iranian Venture Capital (VC) landscape has entered a “warning state.” In an in-depth analytical report conducted in collaboration with Zoomit, the Iran Venture Capital Association (IRVC) has synthesized the perspectives of key industry leaders to evaluate the current challenges and propose a roadmap for survival and growth. ... ادامه مطلب