Problem-Solving Research Festival (Research Pitch)
The Problem-Solving Research Festival (Research Pitch) is designed to identify and foster competition among researchers in technology-related fields. It aims to enhance collaboration between member companies of Pardis Technology Park and academic researchers, scientists, and scholars. The festival also seeks to attract high-potential individuals and teams to the country’s technology and innovation ecosystem by showcasing the support capabilities of Pardis Technology Park.
This festival focuses on the following seven domains:
Future Healthcare and Medicine
Advanced Equipment, Machinery, and Materials
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Information and Communication Technology
Food and Agriculture Industries
Water, Energy, and Environment
Oil, Gas, and Petrochemicals
Event Objectives
Bridging Research and Innovation: Create a systematic link between scientific research and the country’s technology and innovation ecosystem while recognizing and supporting active researchers in problem-solving studies.
Promoting a Problem-Solving Culture: Foster and spread a culture of applied research with practical impact.
Facilitating Scientific Research: Build a platform to facilitate research, improve skills, and encourage the development of knowledge-based businesses.
Encouraging Research Dynamism: Stimulate research-driven development within the academic community surrounding Pardis Technology Park.
Festival Audience
Graduate students, university professors, and academic faculty members.
Researchers active in national research centers.
Supporting Applied Research by Pardis Technology Park
Empowering Research Teams: Strengthen research cores within member companies.
R&D Support: Provide financial and operational support for research and development projects.
Prototyping and Commercialization: Assist in prototyping and commercializing research outcomes.
Incubation Opportunities: Offer opportunities for talented researchers to join and be hosted at the Nokhbegan Technology Incubation Center.
Grants for Students and Projects: Provide non-repayable grants for selected students and projects.
Event Locations
For the second consecutive year, the Research Pitch event will be hosted across the following provinces:
North Khorasan: December 25, 2024
Kerman: January 15, 2025
Khuzestan: January 29, 2025
Gilan: February 5, 2025
Tehran: February 12, 2025
Markazi: February 19, 2024
Northwest (hosted in West Azerbaijan): February 26, 2025
Final Stage and Closing Ceremony
The final stage and closing ceremony of the inaugural Research Pitch event will take place on the fourth day of the INOTEX 2025 exhibition, on May 2, 2025, at Pardis Technology Park.
