In line with adherence to health instructions related to coronavirus, the startups of Tehran Province presented their ideas, products and service on the cyberspace. These products focus on issues related to the battle against COVID-19. The INOTEX Pitch Tehran was held April 23^rd, 2020.

This event, which is held online, is a secondary event of the international innovation and technology fair (INOTEX 2020).

After the provinces of Sistan and Baluchstan, Azerbaijan Gharbi, Isfahan and Mazandaran, the event arrived in Tehran on April 23^rd, 2020.

Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus and the importance of maintaining the health of participants and the benefits of holding startup events online, it was decided to hold the event online. The event is also broadcast live on social media.

The startup event of INOTEX Pitch is held in different cities to introduce new ideas and startups and increase the chance of investment on them. In this event, which is composed of various stages, startups are judged online in the first stage and selected startups are invited to compete face to face with investors. At this stage, startup teams are first trained on how to present to the investor and then present their idea or product in the presence of local investors and judges. Afterwards, the selected startups will be invited to compete in the semi-finals to attend INOTEX 2020. The winners of semi-finals can reach to the INOTEX Battle stage, during which startups have discussions and the best startup will be selected by the judges and the audience.

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