Workshop on Technology Based Entrepreneurship Development Commercialization

This workshop was organized by the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology in cooperation with the Centre and the Regional Centre for Science and Technology Transfer of the Indian Ocean Rim Association. Having recognized the contribution of knowledge-based entrepreneurship to employment, growth and sustainable development, the Islamic Republic of Iran organized this event with the principal aim to address relevant issues, such as formulation of new business models, practical policies and measures to promote the growth of entrepreneurship by sharing best practices and lessons learned with participating countries. The workshop also focused on conceptions, models and infrastructure for the development of technology‑based entrepreneurship.Experts from Korea based management consultant, India and Thailand shared national policies and support mechanisms and case studies at the workshop. More than 70 policy makers, incubatee managers, industries, academia, start-up companies, venture capital and other STI stakeholders from Iran participated in the workshop.