HAMAVA

What HAMAVA does

HAMAVA (هم‌آوا) — legally registered as شرکت دانش‌بنیان کارخانه نوآوری هم‌آوا — is an Iranian innovation factory and startup accelerator headquartered at the Azadi Innovation Factory, an 18,500 sqm former industrial plant in western Tehran that the company positions as the largest innovation center in the MENA region. Formed in 2018 via the merger of the Avatak and Sherzan accelerators, the Zavie co-working business, and the Novaar growth solutions firm, HAMAVA today operates four co-working branches under the Zavie brand (Tehran, Zahedan, Shiraz, Qazvin), three vertical-specific innovation centers (iFinC for fintech, Carinno for automotive and smart-vehicle technology, and Sinava for point-of-care healthcare testing with Sinaapse), and corporate consulting/operator mandates — most notably a contract with Iran Transfo Group to build Iran's first innovation factory for electricity and renewable energy in Zanjan.

The company's product set comprises an 8–12 week shaping (formation) program, an acceleration and investment program offering up to 750 million Tomans in cash and non-cash funding in exchange for minimum equity stakes, multi-city co-working memberships, and innovation-factory consulting engagements for corporates and government entities. Programs are delivered through a mix of online platforms (platform.hamava.ir), in-person cohorts, and event-driven channels including the Cafeh-e Sarmaye investor-matching events, Noavardrooz demo days, and the Yalda Samit innovation zone.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) shaping and acceleration program fees (online 20M Tomans, in-person 7M Tomans via Joupark), (2) Zavie coworking subscription memberships across four cities, (3) portfolio equity returns from direct startup investments, and (4) corporate and government innovation-factory consulting and operating fees. The company is privately held, certified as a Knowledge-Based Company (دانش‌بنیان), backed by Iran's Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and Pardis Technology Park, and operates with 101–250 employees under CEO Hamed Entezarian.

Name

HAMAVA

Legal name

شرکت دانش‌بنیان کارخانه نوآوری هم‌آوا

Website

https://hamava.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HAMAVA is an Iranian innovation factory and startup accelerator operating the 18,500 sqm Azadi Innovation Factory in Tehran (plus Zavie co-working branches in three other cities), running 8–12 week shaping and acceleration programs, three vertical innovation centers (fintech, automotive, healthcare), and corporate innovation-factory consulting contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Accelerator Services

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emerging Managers / Seeding Platforms (FSAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Startup acceleration services
• Co-working space
• Seed venture investment
• Innovation consulting
• Entrepreneurship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Acceleration & Shaping Program Fees: Hamava charges startups for participation in its shaping (formation) and acceleration programs. Online shaping program costs 20 million Tomans total (with 10 million Toman funded by Hamava directly into the team's account; the remaining balance is paid by the team either personally or through a crowdfunding campaign). The in-person shaping program with Joupark costs 7 million Tomans. Programs run 8-12 weeks with mentorship, education, and investor connections.
2. Co-Working Space Memberships: Zavie co-working spaces in Tehran, Zahedan, Shiraz, and Qazvin generate revenue through desk and office membership fees. Spaces offer high-speed internet, meeting rooms, event halls, free parking, and shuttle services.
3. Startup Investment Returns (Portfolio Equity): Hamava invests up to 750 million Tomans (cash and non-cash) in early-stage startups in exchange for minimum equity. Portfolio companies include Vipan, BioLab, and Sistani Learning. Hamava also facilitates connections with its network of VC investors (IranCell, Zarrin Group, Asnaf Ventures, Davin, media sector investors). Returns are realized upon startup exits.
4. Innovation Factory Consulting & Partnership Management: Hamava earns fees as a consultant and operator for corporate and government innovation initiatives. The company signed a consulting agreement with Iran Transfo Group to establish Iran's first innovation factory for electricity and renewable energy and ICT in Zanjan. Hamava provides innovation strategy development, open innovation infrastructure setup, and operational management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HAMAVA operates an integrated startup innovation factory that delivers structured 8-12 week shaping and acceleration programs with mentorship, operates a four-city co-working space network (Zavie), runs sector-specific innovation centers for fintech, automotive, and healthcare startups, and provides pre-seed/seed equity investment up to 750 million Tomans. The platform also delivers corporate and government innovation consulting, including operating Iran's first renewable energy and ICT innovation factory for Iran Transfo Group in Zanjan.

Product overview

HAMAVA (هم‌آوا) operates as a unified innovation factory and accelerator platform comprising multiple interconnected products and services. The core brand 'Hamava Innovation Factory' serves as the umbrella platform, under which 'Zavie' provides physical co-working space services (now across four locations), and specialized innovation centers including 'iFinC' for fintech, 'Carinno' for automotive/smart vehicle technology, and 'Sinava' for healthcare/testing. The platform delivers startup formation programs (8-12 weeks), acceleration programs with investment up to 750M Tomans, and co-investment opportunities. The ecosystem is designed to support startups from ideation through market entry within a single integrated environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• زاویه (Zavie): Co-working space brand with branches in Tehran, Zahedan, Shiraz, and Qazvin. Largest co-working space in Iran at 1,000 sqm hosting 200+ active members.
• آی‌فینک (iFinC)
• کارینو (Carinno)
• سیناوا (Synava)

Products and services

• Zavie Co-Working Space Network (زاویه) Multi-city co-working space network under the Zavie brand with the largest branch in Tehran (1,000 sqm, 200+ active members), plus branches in Zahedan, Shiraz (64 seats), and Qazvin (140 sqm, 120 seats). Facilities include high-speed internet, meeting rooms, event halls, free parking, shuttle service, and flexible working hours. Targets startups, freelancers, and individual professionals.
• iFinC Fintech Innovation Center (آی‌فینک) Specialized innovation center identifying, forming, and accelerating fintech startups that provide innovative and technological solutions for financial technology challenges. Operates sector-specific shaping and acceleration programs.
• Carinno Automotive Innovation Center (کارینو) Innovation center focused on automotive technology and smart vehicle solutions, formed in partnership with Baha Pars Industrial Company to attract and invest in startup teams in the automotive innovation sector.
• SinaVaa Healthcare Innovation Center (سیناوا) Innovation center for attracting startup teams and ideas in the point-of-care testing (nursing care testing at patient location) domain, operated in collaboration with Sinaapse accelerator and HAMAVA Innovation Factory.
• Shaping/Formation Program (برنامه شکلدهی) Early-stage startup development program covering entrepreneurship mindset, problem discovery, customer interviews, validation, testing, stabilization, marketing, finance, and fundraising over 8-12 weeks. Delivered both online (20 million Tomans) and in-person through Joupark (7 million Tomans).
• Acceleration and Investment Program (شتابدهی و سرمایه‌گذاری) Startup acceleration program offering up to 750 million Tomans in cash and non-cash investment in exchange for minimum equity. Includes demo day connections with investors (IranCell, Zarrin Group, Asnaf Ventures, Davin) and structured mentorship.
• Corporate and Government Innovation Factory Consulting Consulting and operational management service for corporations and government entities seeking to establish innovation factories or startup engagement programs. Includes innovation strategy development, open innovation infrastructure setup, and facility operation. Reference engagement: Iran Transfo Group innovation factory in Zanjan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accelerated startup growth — startups complete validation and investment readiness in 3-6 months vs. 12-18 months independently
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Joupark Business Consultants (شرکت مشاوران توسعه کسب‌وکار جوپار)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 1403Hamava signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Joupark Business Consultants for cooperation in organizing domestic and international events and workshops, and providing coaching and mentoring sessions for startups and businesses. The partnership also includes delivering Hamava's 7-million-Toman shaping program through Joupark's network. Signed by Hamed Entezarian (Hamava CEO) and Sara Moammar (Joupark CEO).
• Iran Transfo Group (گروه صنعتی ایران ترانسفو)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 1403Hamava signed a consulting and management agreement with Iran Transfo Group to establish Iran's first innovation factory for electricity, renewable energy, and ICT in Zanjan. Hamava is responsible for developing innovation infrastructure, crafting the open innovation strategy, and operating the facility. This is a landmark partnership positioning Hamava as a national operator of innovation factories for major industries.
• Sanabe (شنبه)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 October 1402Sanabe (شنبه) co-organized the Yalda Samit 1402 event with Hamava, managing the broader event while Hamava operated the Innovation and Investment Zone. Sanabe is a prominent entrepreneurship event organizer in Iran.
• Pardis Technology Park (پارک فناوری پردیس)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPardis Technology Park co-established the Azadi Innovation Factory with Hamava, and has provided ongoing support and backing for the facility. The park also supported Hamava during negotiations to renew the Azadi Innovation Factory lease with Ama Sanat company.
• Vice Presidency for Science and Technology (معاونت علمی و فناوری ریاست جمهوری)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Iranian Vice Presidency for Science and Technology is a key government backer of Hamava and the Azadi Innovation Factory. The Vice Presidency supported the establishment of the factory, grants licenses to innovation factories, and provides funding programs including 2 billion Toman per program for program-based innovation factories and 50 billion Toman in loans via the Innovation and Bloom Fund.
• Sinaapse Accelerator (شتابدهنده سیناپس)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSinaapse is a healthcare-focused accelerator co-operating the SinaVaa innovation center with Hamava for in-home patient care startups. The partnership leverages Hamava's physical infrastructure and Sinaapse's healthcare accelerator expertise.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Techstars: Global accelerator running 3-month cohort-based programs with seed investment in exchange for equity. Comparable to Hamava on accelerator methodology, mentor networks, and the demo-day funding model.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's global corporate accelerator network with multiple regional hubs and verticals. Comparable to Hamava on the corporate-backed accelerator model, telecom/fintech vertical programs, and emerging-market footprint.
• Founders Factory: London-based venture builder and accelerator partnering with corporates to create and scale startups. Comparable to Hamava on the corporate-partnership innovation-factory model (e.g., Iran Transfo partnership) and equity-for-services exchange.
• Station F: Paris-based mega-incubator explicitly referenced in Hamava's positioning as comparable to the Azadi Innovation Factory. Both operate massive flagship campuses hosting multiple corporate-sponsored startup programs under one roof.
• Impact Hub: Global network of co-working spaces and innovation hubs for impact-driven entrepreneurs. Comparable to Hamava on the multi-city co-working footprint (Zavie network) and the integrated community+incubation model.
• Y Combinator: The benchmark global startup accelerator offering seed funding, mentorship, and demo days. Comparable to Hamava on the online+in-person shaping/acceleration curriculum and the equity-for-investment exchange model.
• Plug and Play Tech Center: Silicon Valley-based innovation platform combining accelerator programs, corporate venture partnerships, and industry-specific verticals (fintech, health, auto). Comparable to Hamava on the vertical-innovation-center model (iFinC/Carinno/Sinava).
• Seedstars: Emerging-markets-focused accelerator and VC. Comparable to Hamava on the geographic focus on non-Tier-1 markets, sector-agnostic acceleration, and the investor-matching/demo-day model.
• Antler: Global early-stage accelerator that supports founders from idea stage through seed investment. Comparable to Hamava on the end-to-end 'shaping-to-investment' lifecycle and online program delivery model.
• 500 Global (500 Startups): Global early-stage accelerator and VC with strong emerging-market presence. Comparable to Hamava on the seed-investment-plus-acceleration model and emerging-market startup development focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hamava_if
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzJDN4JlV-XlFd32NBu2LJA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hamava-ir

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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