‘Far Iran’ expo promotes knowledge-based economy with 80 products
The “Far Iran” (dignity of Iran) exhibition opened in Tehran on Sunday with the unveiling of 80 domestically developed, high-tech products in an event attended by Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin.
The four-day exhibition, held at the Tehran International Fairgrounds, aims to highlight the achievements of Iranian knowledge-based companies and innovators and to demonstrate their growing role in building a knowledge-driven economy, Mehr news agency reported.
Officials said the exhibition will be organized annually to showcase the economic and social impact of technological innovation.
At a press conference on Saturday, Afshin described the event as “a manifestation of the nation’s knowledge, creativity, and determination to advance a knowledge-based economy.”
He said products on display were selected through a rigorous evaluation process based on three main criteria: technological capability, industrial performance and regulatory approval, and measurable economic and social impact.
“Since the beginning of this year (March 21), around 428 products entered the evaluation process, and 80 were qualified for official introduction,” he said.
Of these, “about 30 are in health and pharmaceuticals, 28 in oil and related industries, 11 in the electricity sector, 10 in artificial intelligence and software, five in agriculture, and nearly eight in areas such as water, textiles, automotive, mining, and laboratory equipment,” Afshin added.
Afshin said the introduction of these products into domestic markets could save the country an estimated $1.35 billion annually in foreign currency.
“The economic impact of this initiative goes beyond lower prices; by localizing production, it will expand public access to a wider range of more affordable products,” he said.
The vice president also noted that “many of the showcased products have no foreign equivalents and are entirely indigenous, developed by young Iranian innovators.”
Afshin said the government’s goal is to enable these products not only to meet domestic needs but also to enter regional markets. “To that end, we have prepared special support packages for export promotion and market expansion,” he added.
Organizers said only fully licensed and certified products were presented this year, reflecting a new emphasis on verified quality and regulatory compliance. The unveiling of new technological products will now be scheduled each year in November and December.