Stone papers have numerous applications in different industries. The lasers, photonics, advanced materials and construction technologies development headquarter has invited capable elites and companies to cooperate with the headquarter in this field.

The lasers, photonics, advanced materials and construction technologies development headquarter has invited the activists of the field (companies, universities and research centers) to send their projects in the field of stone papers to the headquarter.

The project has been developed to eliminate shortages in the industry to make advancements in the industries of the country and direct domestic complexes toward meeting their technological needs.

Replacement of Cellulose Papers

Stone papers are sheets of high physical, chemical, and durable properties that are used in a variety of industries such as packaging, stationery, posters, exquisite books and magazines, bags, and more.

The technology is rapidly replacing cellulose paper, plastics and some packaging materials in some countries.

Help to Preserve the Environment

In addition to having a good commercial outlook, this technology can help reduce tree-cutting rate (for traditional papermaking).

Given that the main materials for the production of these papers are made of limestone and Iran has good reserves of this mineral, it is expected that this product will have a good export horizon.

Prioritized Applicants

The lasers, photonics, advanced materials and construction technologies development headquarter announced the goal of the call as “formulating and completing existing formulations as well as designing machines for the production of stone sheets on a workshop and industrial scale”.

Priority will be given if active industrial units in the stone-related industries are willing to participate in the project.

Evaluation Process

All audiences can send their recommendations through the project delivery section of the website of the headquarter until March 15^th, 2020.

Interested and capable applicants can, after reading the project submission guide on the campaign site, first register with the activist information system and then submit their proposal by completing the final project proposal form.

The lasers, photonics, advanced materials and construction technologies development headquarter will support the projects that have successfully passed the evaluation and judgment processes.

A report by the public relations and information center of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs