Comprehensive Guide to Facilities & Support at the Iran International Innovation District (IIID)
(Tailored for Tech Enterprises, Startups, and International Investors)

Introduction
The Iran International Innovation District (IIID), anchored in the Pardis Innovation District, offers a comprehensive portfolio of financial facilities, service subsidies, and infrastructure support designed to accelerate the growth of technology-driven enterprises. This guide is structured to ensure that processes, support ceilings, and responsible departments are transparent, accessible, and fully aligned with international standards for a global audience.

💡 Important Currency Note: All financial figures in this document are stated in Iranian Rials (IRR). Due to currency fluctuations, international applicants are encouraged to contact the International Relations Department for daily exchange rate equivalents (USD/EUR) and specific conversion terms.

1. International Expansion & Export Package

• Target Audience: Tech enterprises, accelerators, Knowledge-Based Enterprises (KBEs), and early-stage (Type-1) startups.
• Credit Ceiling: 15 Billion IRR (Provided as low-interest financing over a 2-year period).
• Coverage: International patent registration (PCT) for export purposes, market research in target countries, booth setup at international exhibitions (individual or consortium), and acquisition of international standards, permits, and certifications.
• Responsible Department: Technology Trade Development Center.

2. Domestic Market Development Package

• Target Audience: KBEs and early-stage startups.
• Credit Ceiling: 8 Billion IRR (Financing facility, usable once during the growth phase).
• Coverage: Prototyping costs, acquisition of national standards and permits, domestic market research, and industrial design.
• Responsible Department: Investment and Technology Localization Directorate.

3. R&D and Synergy Package

• Target Audience: All tech enterprises, KBEs, Stage 1 & 2 startups, and accelerators.
• Credit Ceiling: 105 Billion IRR (Financing facility).
• Coverage: Domestic manufacturing of new products, inter-company collaboration for product portfolio development, forming consortia for large-scale contracts, technology transfer and research agreements with universities/research centers, and the development/sharing of research and laboratory infrastructure.
• Responsible Department: Investment and Innovation Cluster Development Directorate.

4. Talent Acquisition & Human Capital

• Internships: Subsidy of up to 50 Million IRR per intern.
• Applied Thesis Support: Up to 200 Million IRR for Master’s degrees; up to 300 Million IRR for PhD degrees.
• Responsible Department: Human Resources and Innovation Promotion Directorate.

5. Intellectual Property (IP) Support

• Target Audience: All tech enterprises, KBEs, startups, and accelerators.
• Coverage: Patent drafting costs (up to 100 Million IRR), official patent registration fees (up to 100 Million IRR), 80% coverage of trademark registration costs (up to 80 Million IRR), and 70% coverage of industrial design registration costs (up to 80 Million IRR).
• Responsible Department: Investment and Intellectual Property Directorate.

6. Market Development & Trade Events

• Foreign Trade Delegations: Accommodation coverage up to 150 Million IRR per trade mission.
• Exhibition Participation: 70% coverage of participation costs in trade exhibitions, up to a ceiling of 250 Million IRR per company, per year.
• Responsible Department: Technology Trade Development Center.

7. Investment Readiness

• Target Audience: All tech enterprises, KBEs, startups, and accelerators.
• Coverage: 50% coverage of costs for preparing essential investment documentation (including technology valuation, feasibility studies, business plans, etc.).
• Support Ceiling: 400 Million IRR.
• Responsible Department: Investment and Business Development Directorate.

8. Operational & Corporate Services

• Target Audience: KBEs.
• Coverage: 70% coverage of accounting, financial, and corporate governance service costs (maximum of 2 instances during a 3-year incubation membership).
• Support Ceiling: 300 Million IRR.

9. Training & Mentorship

• Training: 50% subsidy for tech enterprises and accelerators; 80% subsidy for pre-incubation units, KBEs, and startups.
• Mentorship: 70% coverage of specialized consulting fees, up to 100 Million IRR per year.
• Responsible Department: Investment and Business Development Directorate.

10. Infrastructure & Workspace Support

• Target Audience: All tech enterprises, KBEs, startups, and accelerators.
• Coverage: 100% rental waiver for inauguration ceremonies for tech units (landowners) and accelerators; 50% discount for tenant tech units using halls and meeting rooms; 70% discount for KBEs and startups utilizing park welfare and meeting facilities.
• Responsible Department: Public Services Development Directorate.

📌 How to Apply & Contact

• Location: Iran International Innovation District (IIID), Pardis Innovation District.
• Application Process: Initial registration via the online platform, followed by an in-person consultation to complete the process.
• Application Fee: Free of charge.
• Average Review Time: Variable (depending on the facility type and completeness of documentation).

 

 

 

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