Iran International Innovation District

What Iran International Innovation District does

The Iran International Innovation District (IIID), formerly Pardis Technology Park established around 2004 and rebranded in 2024, is Iran's largest state-affiliated technology park and innovation ecosystem operating under the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. It functions as a physical campus at km 20 Damavand Road (Pardis, Tehran Province) with full underground utility infrastructure (electrical, water, fiber-optic telecom, ADSL/wireless internet, sewage, gas) and a network of affiliated branches (Highway Techpark, AIF Techpark). The district hosts and serves hundreds of certified knowledge-based companies, research units, startups, and elite technologists across sectors including medical devices, electronics, agriculture, chemicals, and advanced manufacturing. It also convenes flagship national programs — INOTEX (15th edition 2026), Tech Olympics (3rd edition 2026 with 2,000+ technologists), Pardis Summit, DANOVA, and the affiliated Mustafa Science and Technology Award — alongside 11 affiliated institutions spanning investment (HTDF, Innovation and Prosperity Fund credit lines up to 80 billion Rials), acceleration, human capital development (ISADAF), international tech transfer (D-8 TTEN), and digital product marketplaces (techmart.ir, products.techpark.ir).

The IIID monetizes its ecosystem through four primary revenue streams: (1) tiered membership and settlement fees from companies locating on-site (lease vs. land); (2) fee-based specialized services brokered through a network of accredited service providers covering marketing, legal/IP, international trade, and technology commercialization; (3) rental income from office space, facilities, land, and commercialized general services (hotels, restaurants, transport, insurance, real estate counters, government service desks); and (4) direct government funding plus facilitating member company access to national innovation funds such as the Innovation and Prosperity Fund preferential credit lines (working capital up to 80 billion Rials per eligible firm at 4% or 23% interest, with 6-month grace periods and 12–30 month tenors; prototyping support up to 20 billion Rials; exhibition support up to 1 billion Rial covering 70% of booth costs; international certification support up to 1 billion Rial covering 70% of certification costs). Member companies additionally access Qarz-al-Hasaneh (interest-free) loans of up to 300 million Rials (physical) or 600 million Rials (digital) via Resalat Bank, introduced through the Innovation Fund.

The district's primary customer segments are vertically oriented: established knowledge-based technology companies (primary), startups and technology entrepreneurs (primary), non-resident Iranian nationals seeking dual membership, foreign investors and international companies (particularly under the Iran-China 25-year cooperation framework and a parallel Iranian-European export partnership), and universities/research institutions. It serves these segments via enterprise field sales through dedicated offices — the Office of Technology Unit Attraction and Admission for companies, the International Affairs Office for institutional/government partnerships — and via regular networking events, matchmaking sessions with government ministries (Health, Roads and Urban Development, Railways, Cooperatives/Labor), and procurement facilitation contracts. Distribution is anchored in the physical park presence, the INOTEX exhibition platform, the Tech Mart national marketplace, and government procurement facilitation channels. The district's competitive position is reinforced by Article 9 of Iran's Knowledge-Based Economy Support Law, which provides statutory tax exemptions, customs duty waivers, labor law exemptions, and international currency transfer rights to members — a regulatory privilege not replicated by competing parks.

Name

Iran International Innovation District

Legal name

منطقه بین‌المللی نوآوری ایران (Iran International Innovation District)

Website

https://iiid.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Iran International Innovation District (IIID), formerly Pardis Technology Park, is a state-affiliated technology park under Iran's Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, hosting knowledge-based companies, startups, and researchers through physical infrastructure, financing access, government procurement channels, and a network of 11 affiliated institutions spanning investment, exhibitions, and international trade.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Park and Innovation District Operations

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Science, Technology & Innovation Administration (National R&D Policy) (BPAIAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade, Industry & Economic Development Administration (BPAIAAAL), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Convention Campus & District Operators (Integrated Venue Districts) (THAHAAAL)

Keywords

• Technology park management
• Innovation ecosystem services
• Startup incubation programs
• Knowledge-based company support
• Technology commercialization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and Settlement Fees: Companies and startups pay membership and settlement fees to join the district and access the ecosystem. Fees are tiered based on company stage and space type (lease vs. land).
2. Specialized Services Revenue: The district offers fee-based specialized services including marketing and sales support, legal and IP services, international trade and export assistance, and technology commercialization support through a network of specialized service brokers.
3. Real Estate and Facility Leasing: Rental income from leasing office space, facilities, and land within the park to technology companies and startups. General services (hotels, restaurants, transport, insurance, real estate, government service counters) are also commercialized.
4. Government Funding and Support: The district receives government funding and support as a public institution affiliated with the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. It also facilitates access to national innovation funds (e.g., the Innovation and Prosperity Fund credit line) for member companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Iran International Innovation District operates a state-backed physical technology park and innovation ecosystem hosting technology companies, knowledge-based firms, and startups. It provides physical infrastructure (land, offices, labs with underground utility tunnels), tiered membership and settlement services, and specialized business services including marketing, legal/IP, international trade, and technology commercialization support. The district also administers affiliated funds, accelerators, exhibitions, and digital marketplaces to enable member companies to commercialize products domestically and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership and Settlement Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of technology companies and startups supported across multiple sectors including medical equipment, electronics, agriculture, and chemicals.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mustafa Science and Technology Award (جایزه مصطفی(ص))coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mustafa Prize is one of the most prestigious science and technology awards in the Islamic world. It is affiliated with the Iran International Innovation District. The district hosts events and promotes award winners within the ecosystem.
• National Tech Mart of Iran (فن بازار ملی ایران)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Tech Mart is an affiliated online marketplace (techmart.ir) that connects technology sellers with buyers, facilitating the commercialization of technology products developed by member companies.
• Elite Tech Growth Center (مرکز رشد فناوری نخبگان)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn incubator/growth center supporting elite technology entrepreneurs. Currently in its 14th admission cycle, accepting teams in fields including electrical/electronics, digital IT, advanced mechanics/mechatronics, health/medical equipment, renewable energy, and nanotechnology/advanced materials.
• Innovation Acceleration Center (مرکز شتابدهی نوآوری)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe center supports the development of innovation and technology startups across Iran, having supported over 350 entrepreneurship events in 29 provinces. It certifies and supports private-sector accelerators and organizes entrepreneurial events.
• Human Capital Development Center (مرکز توسعه سرمایه انسانی / ISADAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the development of human capital within the innovation district, providing training, skills development, and workforce readiness programs for member companies and the broader ecosystem.
• D-8 Technology Transfer and Exchange Network (شبکه تبادل و انتقال فناوری دی-8 / D-8 TTEN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA multilateral technology exchange network among D-8 developing nations (Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey), facilitating cross-border technology transfer and cooperation under the district's international programs.
• INOTEX (نمایشگاه بین‌المللی نوآوری و فناوری)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (INOTEX) is the flagship annual exhibition organized by the district. Now in its 15th edition (2026), it showcases technology products and achievements of member companies and serves as a major platform for B2B matchmaking, government procurement, and international trade.
• Tech Olympics (المپیک فناوری)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual international technology competition (olympics.tech) organized by the district across 6 domains: programming, AI, IoT, cybersecurity, drones, and robotics. The event serves as a talent identification and recruitment platform, connecting member companies with top technology professionals.
• Iran Health Exhibition (نمایشگاه ایران هلث)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliated healthcare technology exhibition (iranhealth.org) that provides a platform for medical device and healthcare technology companies within the district to connect with buyers in the healthcare sector.
• Pardis Summit (پردیس سامیت)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual summit (pardissummit.ir) bringing together technology leaders, government officials, and investors for high-level discussions and partnerships. Strengthens the district's position as a premier innovation destination.
• Danova Student Technology Exhibition (نمایشگاه دانش‌آموزی دانوا)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent technology exhibition (danovaresearch.com) engaging school students in technology and innovation activities, nurturing future talent for the ecosystem. Multiple editions held with thousands of student participants and visitors.
• Technology Trade Development Center (مرکز توسعه تجارت فناوری)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitates international trade partnerships for member companies, including managing the Iran-China 25-year cooperation framework matchmaking process, helping companies identify import/export opportunities, raw material sourcing, and regulatory approvals with Chinese counterpart companies.
• General Office of Medical Equipment (اداره کل تجهیزات پزشکی)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement between the district and the General Office of Medical Equipment for facilitating regulatory approvals and market access for medical device companies within the ecosystem.
• Iranian-European Technology Export PartnershipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership initiative enabling the export of technology products from member companies to European markets, expanding international market access beyond traditional destinations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Masdar City: Masdar City is a state-driven sustainable innovation district in Abu Dhabi hosting clean-tech companies and research institutions with subsidized infrastructure. Comparable as a government-affiliated innovation campus with affiliated investment vehicles and tenant services.
• King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC): KAEC is a special economic zone in Saudi Arabia offering tax incentives, infrastructure, and government-facilitated services to industrial and technology tenants. Comparable as a state-organized economic district combining real estate, incentives, and tenant services.
• Skolkovo Foundation: The Skolkovo Innovation Center is a Russian state-backed technology city offering tax breaks, grants, and infrastructure to resident tech companies. Highly comparable as a government-administered innovation district targeting knowledge-based companies.
• Dubai Internet City (TECOM Group): TECOM Group operates free-zone technology and innovation districts in Dubai (Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Science Park) offering tax-free operating environments to global technology tenants. Comparable as a regional government-affiliated tech district operator with foreign-investor focus.
• Software Technology Parks of India (STPI): STPI operates a national network of technology parks in India providing statutory tax incentives, plug-and-play infrastructure, and incubation support to IT/ITES and technology companies. Closely comparable in mandate, statutory incentive model, and member-company service offerings.
• Shenzhen High-Tech Industrial Park: One of China's flagship state-designated high-tech industrial zones offering tax incentives, R&D subsidies, and infrastructure to resident technology companies. Comparable in mandate, statutory incentive structure, and role as a national flagship technology park.

Regional players

• Dubai Science Park: A TECOM Group free-zone dedicated to science and health-sector companies operating in the Middle East. Comparable as a regional free-zone technology/science district serving knowledge-based tenants with tax incentives.
• Electronics City (Bangalore): Electronics City is one of India's largest technology parks hosting IT/ITES tenants with Karnataka state backing. Comparable as an Asian technology-park operator with state-affiliated governance, though more narrowly focused on electronics/IT.
• Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP): A flagship Sino-Singapore government-to-government industrial park offering tax incentives and infrastructure to manufacturing and technology tenants. Comparable as a state-organized industrial/innovation district with statutory incentives and member services.

Broad incumbents

• Research Triangle Park (RTP): RTP is a large research-park operator in North Carolina hosting technology and life-sciences tenants with affiliated universities. Comparable as a multi-tenant technology/research park with associated talent and capital programs, though privately owned.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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