Scientific advancements have opened the window to new things. These days, the flourishing of the innovation and technology ecosystem has increased hope in the society. In this regard, we witnessed that knowledge-based companies made great accomplishments in the battle against corona, and Iran has been successful in terms of the production of equipment and products to fight the disease.

A series of educational webinars will be held in the area of artificial intelligence with the cooperation of the patent office of the Vice-Presidency and the ministry of health to accelerate the pace of education and promotion in the field.

The commission meeting of knowledge-industry-market cooperation associations was held in the presence of the authorities of the Vice-Presidency and selected representatives of the national associations to expand activities in some new areas, including packaging, barberry and jujube.

“Production leap and achievements against corona” is the title of an exhibition that has been opened for three days. The exhibition showcases the abilities of the innovation and technology ecosystem in the battle against the new virus. Business and diplomatic representatives from various countries visited the exhibition and the achievements of knowledge-based companies.

Productivity and agriculture with saline resources is an action that is achieved through the development of saline technologies. In this area, cultivation of saline plants and stabilization of dune centers are also considered.

Smart transportation system is one that improves efficiency and safety of transportation systems with the help of a series of information, specialties and facilities. What happened in the world began in the early 1990s, and developed countries have been studying, designing, and expanding these systems ever since.

Iran national science foundation has considered various programs to promote science and technology activists. Establishment of the secretary of science promotion in different universities has been one of these measures. In this regard, opening of five secretaries has been finalized.

The Vice-Presidency has sought to realize programs related to food safety issue for some years now. This important issue has been emphasized by the Vice-Presidency several times. In addition, it has led to the development of biotechnology to make a call for the participation of knowledge-based companies.

The 39th monthly journal of “Knowledge-based” has focused on the role of knowledge-based companies and startups in the battle against corona. The innovation and technology ecosystem has been successful in this path with the help of ministries and the medical staff and has met the country’s needs to medical equipment and products.

More than 50 knowledge-based companies and startups have showcased their Iranian-made achievements in the pavilion of knowledge-based companies in “Corotech 2020 Exhibition”.