Parliament Research Center Launches 'Simorgh' Initiative to Address 100 Priority Issues at INOTEX 2026

During the closing ceremony of the 15th Iran International Innovation & Technology Exhibition (INOTEX), Negahdari outlined the strategic vision for integrating technological innovation into national governance. According to the INOTEX 2026 News Center, the initiative aims to channel the capabilities of the country's 12,000 knowledge-based companies toward solving macro-level challenges.

Key strategic initiatives and legislative highlights include:

• The Simorgh Initiative: Launched by the Speaker of the Parliament, this initiative has identified 25 thematic axes and nearly 100 priority issues related to wartime and post-war recovery, creating a platform for tech innovators to submit solutions.
• Knowledge-Based Governance: Emphasizing that innovation is the core of national power, Negahdari urged tech firms to align their solutions with macro-level governance needs, productivity, and sustainable employment.
• Legislative Support: Highlighted the Center's role in drafting key legislation, including the 2010 Knowledge-Based Companies Support Law, the 2022 Knowledge-Based Production Leap Law, and the recently approved National AI Plan.
• National Resilience: Framed technological self-sufficiency as the backbone of national resilience across military, diplomatic, and civil sectors, calling for a "people-driven innovative Iran" where elites and citizens co-create the future.

Negahdari concluded by urging policymakers and innovators to move beyond isolated technological achievements and focus on structured, scalable solutions that directly address the nation's most pressing strategic and economic challenges.

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