On the first section of travel of the vice president for science and technology affairs to Isfahan, in addition to the exploitation of Iran"s science and technology products for medical and health purposes, the health science and technology park of University of Medical Sciences was inaugurated.

According to the public relations and information center of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs, Sorena Sattari, the vice president for science and technology affairs, visited the technological and knowledge-based complexes based in innovation town and health town of Isfahan as the first part of his travel to this part of the country.

The main goal of this knowledge-based complex is providing a series of healthcare services in the form of 36 specialized clinics in various treatment areas.

Production of Two Iranian Knowledge-based Devices

During this visit, the vice president for science and technology affairs observed two advanced devices made in Iran.

In another part of the visit, the linear medical accelerating device (made in Iran), which can be applied to diagnose and treat cancer, was installed. Construction of this device requires a high technical knowledge, and its production has been carried out by Behyar San’at Knowledge-based Co.

Construction and commercialization of this device are supported in the form of macro projects of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs.

According to the CEO of this company, the foreign counterpart of this product has an approximate cost of $1.2-3 million while construction of the domestic type of the device led to spending only $150 thousand, which prevents the exit of currency from the country.

Moreover, the high quality and technology of this knowledge-based product pave the way for bringing currently into the country through export.

The X-ray machine of Iran, with the use of viewing and scanning the product"s container, has also been operational for another device.

This knowledge-based device allows you to view cargo shipments by producing X-rays and receiving signals on identifiers and showing the inside of containers and cargos.

This knowledge-based device has been commercialized in the country for the first time with the support of the Vice-Presidency.

By construction of this device, our country is placed on the list of four countries with this technology. The cost of the foreign counterpart of the device is $2-3 million. However, construction of the Iranian type of the product costs less than $100 thousand, which is associated with a considerable saving of currency along with creating the basis for bringing currency to the country through export.

Meeting with Academic Startups

The vice president for science and technology affairs visited the University of Isfahan to understand the technological achievements of startups based in the innovation and entrepreneurship center of this university in-person. The vice president for science and technology affairs observed the abilities, services, and products of the center and communicated with technology activists of this field.

In the presence of Sorena Sattari and commander of the 4th Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation of Shaheed Vatanpour Base, the cooperation between knowledge-based companies and Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation in construction and equipping different types of local systems that can be installed in various types of helicopters was evaluated. Sattari expressed his satisfaction with extraordinary achievements in Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation in terms of promotion of defense power of the country during sanctions.

According to the vice president for science and technology affairs, cooperation of the military and knowledge-based sections could be a great model for other fields and complexes, providing a foundation for advancement in this field by the mutual military and technology cooperation.

Inauguration of Health Science and Technology Park

During the travel of Sattari to Isfahan, the health science and technology park of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences was inaugurated and welcomed knowledge-based and technological units in the field of health.

Knowledge-based businesses and knowledge-based technologies in various fields, including health, medical equipment, food, and drugs, are based in this park and will be supported and guided in terms of entering the commercialization stage.