Sorena Sattari, the vice president for science and technology affairs, entered Ardabil this morning to open four technological centers and accelerate the pace of innovation and technology ecosystem in the province.

Sattari attended the opening ceremony of an innovation and technology service complex in Ardabil province. The center has an area of 6000 m2 and will accelerate the development of the innovation and technology ecosystem.

In the last few years, Iran has had significant improvements in the field of knowledge-based production, especially nanotechnology field.

A joint meeting was held between Sorena Sattari, the vice president for science and technology affairs, and Mohsen Haji Mirzaei, the minister of education, with the managers of educational startups to evaluate the existing capacities of the country in the field of virtual education.

The researchers and technologists of the country will be supported to implement corona-related research projects in various scientific fields so that especial facilities could be provided to accelerate the pace of technological activities.

A memorandum of understanding was signed between Iran Technical & Vocational Training Organization and various components of the innovation ecosystem, including accelerators, growth centers, and science and technology parks, and the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs to deepen collaborations and synergy among technical & vocational center across the country.

Cognitive sciences and technologies is a new and growing field in the world. International interactions and cooperation significantly impact the development of this type of technology. Therefore, four joint projects are being implemented between Iran and China with the support of the cognitive sciences and technologies development headquarter.

The Vice-Presidency has provided various facilities for knowledge-based and creative companies damaged by corona. According to the calls made in this area, companies can receive up to 500 million Tomans.

A meeting was held in the presence of Sorena Sattari, the vice president for science and technology affairs, and Kazem Khavazi, the minister of agricultural jihad, attended by a number of deputies and authorities. During the meeting, Sattari announced the introduction of Iranian products in the field of food security.

Customs exemptions are among the services provided to knowledge-based companies. The head of the knowledge-based companies center announced that at least 450 knowledge-based companies benefit from these services.