Knowledge-based and technology companies and startups sometimes face problems such as supplying collateral and required documents to obtain liquidity by obtaining facilities. The capital market and the initial public offering are optimal methods that, if properly used, can become an efficient financial instrument for knowledge-based and technology companies.

According to the public relations and information center of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs, the Vice-Presidency has made attempts to create an intellectual property market to benefit from the powerful foundations in the capital market to the benefit of the knowledge-based economy ecosystem.

The entry of knowledge-based companies and startups into the stock market, if accompanied by all legal and financial standards and based on the correct principles of conventional stock market analysis, can be an effective way to provide the liquidity needed by these companies. In addition, entering the stock market can be a step towards more order in the financial affairs, offices and executive affairs of knowledge-based and technology companies.

Supporting the Entry of Knowledge-based Companies and Startups into the Stock Market with Three Models

Iran national science foundation has designed three support models to assist knowledge-based companies and startups in entering the stock exchange market.

Three models of participation in the formation of venture capitals, co-investment and cooperation in the formation of research and technology funds in the provinces of the country are among the models designed that can facilitate access to novel financial tools by these companies.

The Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs has aimed to use the existing legal capacities to facilitate access to financial resources for knowledge-based and creative companies and all startups. Meanwhile, a considerable number of funds have been established in six years in various areas, including nano and biotechnology.

Based on a bilateral agreement, the Vice-Presidency has aimed to persuade the banking system to consider more favorable conditions for providing facilities to knowledge-based companies. In this regard, Iran national science foundation has been established to provide the required capital for the ecosystem in a targeted manner and in accordance with the country"s macro-policies in the field of technology. For more information, please refer to the website of the foundation.