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About Iran-Japan Partnership in Innovation, Science and Technology

As of winter 2018, Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) has been appointed as the leading house (focal point) for academic collaboration with Japan by the Iran Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology. Consequently, TMU has established the Iran-Japan Desk for promotion, enhancement and development of Iran-Japan cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). The desk is supporting Iran-Japan STI policy dialogues through data collection and analytical reports. It is also in charge of organizing workshops and information days to promote cooperation programs and facilitates partnership building through thematic events. It furthermore addresses the individual needs of researchers and research organizations by implementing training seminars.

Objectives of the Iran-Japan Desk

  • Deployment of bilateral information services
  • Organization of networking events focusing on specific technologies and/or societal challenges
  • Organization of seminars/workshops for building innovative partnerships
  • Operation of a help desk to provide advice and assistance administration and liaison with Japanese funding organizations
  • Contribution to the development of human resources for collaborative projects
  • Dissemination of results and discussion within the science community