Jihad Nasr Institute

What Jihad Nasr Institute does

Jihad Nasr Institute (موسسه جهاد نصر) is an Iranian public non-governmental institution established in 1986 and headquartered in Tehran, operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture. The institute functions as a state-mandated implementing body for large-scale agricultural development, water infrastructure, and land reclamation projects, receiving assignments through cabinet resolutions, Ministry of Jihad Agriculture directives, and Supreme Leader mandates. Its core service portfolio spans the 550,000 hectare Khuzestan-Ilam land revitalization plan (the largest agricultural project in Iran's history), irrigation and drainage networks across ten western and northwestern border provinces covering 227,000 hectares, the 46,000 hectare Sistan plain irrigation plan, agricultural well electrification (195 wells), aquaculture development under a 10-year MoU with the Iran Fisheries Organization, dust storm mitigation canals in Khuzestan, and dam construction. Execution is delivered through a nationwide network of 33 provincial Jahad companies and contracted private sector firms, with internal polyethylene pipe production capacity of 50,000 tons annually supporting infrastructure deployment.

The institute's business model is exclusively government contract-based with no commercial pricing layer. Funding flows from national development budgets, the National Development Fund (including an $8 billion credit allocation for irrigation projects), and cabinet-approved allocations for specific projects, with profits directed to the Minister of Jihad Agriculture's discretion per Article 4 of Law 1376. The organization also owns 100% of Jihad Nasr Investment Company, a private equity arm providing financial, credit, and investment services in agricultural and water projects. Proprietary technical capabilities include laser aerial scanning for 1:2000 topographic mapping, value engineering for design optimization, and EPC delivery methodology. The sole customer is the Iranian government, making the institute structurally a pass-through execution vehicle whose throughput is governed by state budget cycles and political priorities.

Name

Jihad Nasr Institute

Legal name

Jahadnasr Public Non-Governmental Institute (موسسه عمومی غیر دولتی جهاد نصر)

Website

https://jahadnasr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jihad Nasr Institute is an Iranian public non-governmental institution under the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture that executes government-mandated agricultural, water, and land reclamation mega-projects across Iran via 33 provincial companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Infrastructure Development

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Agricultural infrastructure development
• Irrigation and drainage networks
• Land reclamation services
• Agricultural water management
• Government construction projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Project Execution: The institute executes government-mandated development projects in agriculture, water, and soil. Revenue comes through government budget allocations, National Development Fund resources, and cabinet-approved funding for specific projects. Profits are directed to the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture's discretion per law.
2. Investment Company Operations: Jahad Nasr Investment Company (100% owned) provides financial, credit, and investment services in agricultural projects including water, soil, and related industries, plus commercial services domestically and internationally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Jihad Nasr Institute is a public non-governmental institution that executes government-mandated agricultural and water infrastructure projects at scale, including land reclamation, irrigation and drainage network construction, dam building, agricultural well electrification, aquaculture development, and dust storm mitigation. It operates as the primary implementing body for the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture, drawing on a network of 33 provincial companies and integrated polyethylene pipe production capacity to deliver end-to-end civil engineering and resource development mandates.

Product overview

Jihad Nasr Institute operates as a public non-governmental institution under the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture, providing comprehensive technical and engineering services in agricultural development. The institute's portfolio centers on large-scale infrastructure projects including the flagship 550,000 hectare land reclamation plan for Khuzestan and Ilam provinces, irrigation and drainage sub-networks for western and northwestern Iran, agricultural well electrification programs, aquaculture and fish farming development, dust storm mitigation canal construction, dam building, and the Sistan plain irrigation initiative. All services are delivered through specialized engineering, construction, and project management capabilities, with integrated pipe and fittings production capacity supporting the infrastructure work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Land Reclamation and Development Services (550,000 Hectare Plan) Comprehensive land reclamation and agricultural development services covering 550,000 hectares of farmland in Khuzestan and Ilam provinces, including irrigation networks, drainage systems, land engineering, and integration. Recognized as the largest agricultural development plan in Iran's history.
• Irrigation and Drainage Sub-Network Services (West and Northwest) Design and implementation of secondary irrigation and drainage networks for agricultural lands in western and northwestern regions of Iran, covering approximately 227,000 hectares across 10 border provinces, with 95% physical progress achieved.
• Agricultural Well Electrification Electrification of diesel-powered agricultural water wells to replace fossil fuel consumption with electricity from national grid or renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and gas-powered generators, to improve agricultural efficiency and reduce fuel subsidies. 195 wells electrified across 2018 and 2020 milestones.
• Aquaculture Development Fish farming development services including cage culture in seas and dams, shrimp farming, and sturgeon caviar production, aligned with food security and resistance economy objectives. Includes 10-year vision (Horizon 1404) targeting 80,000 tons annual fish production under MoU with Iran Fisheries Organization (2013).
• Dust Storm Mitigation Canal Construction Construction of water transmission canals and pumping stations to combat dust storms in Khuzestan province, including a 60-kilometer main canal from Karoun River to Mansoureh wetland and associated sub-canals.
• Dam Construction (Shahre-Chai Dam) Design and construction of earth-fill dams with clay core for water storage, flood control, drinking water supply, and agricultural irrigation, including the Shahre-Chai Dam near Urmia.
• Sistan Plain Irrigation Plan Irrigation plan for 46,000 hectares of agricultural land in Sistan region covering five cities (Zabul, Hamun, Hirmand, Zahak, and Nimroz) with pumping stations and pipe networks.
• Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings Production Production capability for polyethylene pipes and fittings with annual capacity of 50,000 tons, supporting the institute's irrigation network projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Agricultural production increase of 10 million tons from 550,000 hectare project
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jahad Nasr Investment Company (شرکت سرمایه گذاری جهاد نصر)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner100% owned subsidiary providing financial, credit and investment services in agricultural projects including water, soil and related industries. Operates as private equity arm executing venture development plans.
• 33 Provincial Jahad CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of provincial companies throughout Iran providing local execution capacity for projects. Until 2016, institute functioned as large contracting holding utilizing capacity of these 33 companies.
• Iran Fisheries Organization (سازمان شیلات ایران)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed 2013 for aquaculture development with 10-year vision (Horizon 1404) targeting 80,000 tons annual fish production including cage fish farming and sturgeon.
• Fuel Consumption Optimization Organization (سازمان بهینه‌سازی مصرف سوخت)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization for agricultural water well electrification plan, working with Ministry of Energy to reduce fossil fuel consumption and increase clean energy efficiency.
• Audit Organization (سازمان حسابرسی)coreOthersLegal auditor of the institute per Article 14 of the charter.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters: Iran's largest state-owned engineering and construction holding, executing mega infrastructure projects across energy, defense, and civil works. Directly comparable as a state-owned EPC entity operating under government mandate in Iran with similar scale and project delivery model.
• Mostazafan Foundation (Bonyad Mostazafan): Iranian state-affiliated charitable-industrial holding with extensive agricultural, construction, and real estate operations. Comparable as a state-linked public institution; notably, Jihad Nasr Institute itself was originally registered as Bonyad Mostazafin in 1986 before transfer to the Ministry of Jihad.
• Iran Water and Power Resources Development Company: State-owned Iranian entity responsible for developing water and power infrastructure including dams and hydropower. Comparable as a government-mandated implementing body for water-resource development in Iran with overlapping scope in dam construction and water transfer.

Broad incumbents

• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): UN agency leading international efforts to defeat hunger and advance agricultural development. Comparable as a large-scale agricultural development institution with comparable mandate around food security, irrigation modernization, and rural livelihoods.
• National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC): Iran's state-owned national oil company and one of the world's largest. Comparable as a state-owned implementing entity with vast infrastructure mandates in Iran, though focused on hydrocarbons rather than agricultural water.
• International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): UN specialized agency and international financial institution focused on rural poverty reduction and agricultural development in developing countries. Comparable as a development finance and project execution entity targeting rural agricultural transformation.

Emerging players

• Bangladesh Water Development Board: Bangladesh's state agency responsible for water resource development, flood control, and irrigation infrastructure. Comparable as a public implementing body executing large-scale government-mandated water infrastructure and drainage projects in a developing economy.
• National Water Development Agency (India): Indian government agency under the Ministry of Jal Shakti responsible for inter-basin water transfer and water resource development planning. Comparable as a state-mandated implementing body for large-scale irrigation and water transfer infrastructure, though operating in India.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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