Modares Science & Technology Park (MSTP)

What Modares Science & Technology Park (MSTP) does

Modares Science & Technology Park (MSTP) is a government-affiliated science and technology park anchored to Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, Iran, operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT). Established as an incubator in 2003 and formally opened in 2005, MSTP runs five physical campuses (Javaneh, Noor, Pajouhesh, Babaei, Gardafarid) totaling approximately 64.6 hectares and hosts roughly 187 member companies organized into pre-growth (65), growth (64), and institutional (58) tiers spanning biotechnology, energy, agriculture, ICT, medical devices, consulting, data analytics, and chip processing.

As a non-profit state-supported entity, MSTP monetizes through a combination of government budget allocations, member lease and service fees, and returns from a diversified subsidiary portfolio that includes gold ornaments, energy, R&D, consulting, data analytics, agriculture, chip processing, water and energy services, trading, and biotech. Strategic partnerships with major Iranian industrial groups — Hamrah-e Aval in telecom, SAIPA in automotive, Mapna Group in energy — provide member companies with enterprise-grade commercialization channels rarely available through private incubators.

MSTP is currently extending its footprint with the construction of a Health Smart Campus announced for 2026, deepening its vertical into healthtech and biomedical innovation, and is institutionalizing its ecosystem through a 2025 partnership with the Innovation Fund and renewed alignment with MSRT. The park held International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) membership in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, signaling an outward-facing positioning despite operating in a sanctions-constrained economy.

Name

Modares Science & Technology Park (MSTP)

Legal name

Park-e Elm va Fanavari-e Daneshgahi-e Tarbiat Modaress (پارک علم و فناوری دانشگاه تربیت مدرس)

Website

https://mstpark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Modares Science & Technology Park (MSTP) is a government-affiliated innovation park under Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, Iran, operating five campuses that host roughly 187 technology member companies across biotech, energy, agriculture, and ICT sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science and Technology Park Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Facilities Operations Outsourcing (Integrated FM, Work Orders, Asset Mgmt) (EDAEALAF)

Keywords

• Technology incubation services
• Startup acceleration programs
• Science park operations
• Technology commercialization support
• University-affiliated incubator

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Modares Science & Technology Park (MSTP) is a university-affiliated science and technology park that provides incubation and acceleration services to technology-based startups and knowledge-based companies. Its core offerings include pre-growth incubation, growth-stage acceleration, business consulting, technology transfer support, intellectual property assistance, and access to physical workspace across multiple campuses in Tehran. The park serves as a bridge between Tarbiat Modares University's academic research and commercial application of technology.

Product overview

Modares Science & Technology Park (MSTP) is a university-affiliated science and technology park that operates as a technology ecosystem supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. The park provides physical infrastructure (multiple campuses including نور, پژوهش, بابایی, and جوانه), business development services, technology transfer support, and incubation/acceleration programs for technology startups and companies. Rather than offering a single unified software product, MSTP serves as a platform for hosting and nurturing technology enterprises across diverse sectors including biotechnology, renewable energy, electronics, agriculture, and ICT. The park provides services such as business consulting, intellectual property support, training workshops, and networking events to help technology companies grow and commercialize innovations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Modares Innovation Area (ناحیه نوآوری مدرس): Innovation zone under MSTP for fostering technology startups and entrepreneurship.
• Javaneh Campus (ساختمان جوانه)
• Noor Campus (پردیس نور)
• Pajouhesh Campus (پردیس پژوهش)
• Babaei Campus (پردیس بابایی)
• Gardafari Building (ساختمان گردآفرید)
• Modares Entrepreneurship Center (مرکز کارآفرینی مدرس)

Products and services

• Pre-Growth Incubation Program (دوره پیش رشد) An early-stage incubation program admitting technology startups and knowledge-based companies into MSTP's pre-growth track. Provides workspace, mentorship, and support services to 65 admitted member companies as of the latest data.
• Growth-Stage Acceleration Program (دوره رشد) An acceleration program for growth-stage technology companies hosted at MSTP campuses. Provides advanced workspace, business development, and commercialization support to 64 admitted growth-stage member companies.
• Business Consulting Services (مشاوره کسب و کار) Consulting services offered to member companies covering business model development, strategic management, supply chain management, and crisis management support. Provided by MSTP staff and external mentors.
• Conference Room Reservation (رزرو اتاق کنفرانس) Reservation service allowing member companies and external parties to book conference rooms within MSTP facilities through the integrated portal system.
• Technology Transfer Office (TTO) Office operated under the Planning and Development Vice Presidency that facilitates transfer of technologies from Tarbiat Modares University research to commercial application, and supports intellectual property registration including PCT patent applications.
• Modares Innovation Area (ناحیه نوآوری مدرس) A designated innovation zone under MSTP for fostering technology startups and entrepreneurship. Operates as a sub-brand focused on innovation-driven ventures within the park ecosystem.
• Modares Entrepreneurship Center (مرکز کارآفرینی مدرس) A center under MSTP that provides entrepreneurship support and training programs for technology entrepreneurs and aspiring founders.

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (وزارت علوم، تحقیقات و فناوری)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025MSTP maintains a formal relationship with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (Ettefagh), having received initial approval and ongoing oversight from the ministry for its science park operations.
• Tarbiat Modares University (دانشگاه تربیت مدرس)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025MSTP is the official science and technology park of Tarbiat Modares University, established as part of the university's entrepreneurship and technology transfer initiatives. The park leverages university faculty, research labs, and students as a core resource.
• Mapna Group (گروه مپنا)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020MSTP collaborated with Mapna Group to explore research and development partnerships, inviting technology companies from the park to collaborate with Mapna's automotive and energy operations.
• SAIPA (سایپا)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Virtual meeting held between MSTP and SAIPA automotive group to explore cooperation in various technology areas, including potential investment in startups and technology companies within the park.
• Chemical Importers Association (انجمن واردکنندگان مواد شیمیایی)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019MSTP and the Chemical Importers Association held a joint meeting to explore organizing a shared event with the goal of launching a technology structure and investing in startups and technology companies at the park.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Research Triangle Park (RTP): Large established research park in North Carolina anchored by multiple research universities and corporate tenants. Comparable to MSTP as a university-adjacent innovation cluster providing incubation and managed services, though at far greater scale, maturity, and commercial orientation.
• Skolkovo Innovation Center: Large-scale Russian government-backed technology park and innovation hub combining university research, corporate R&D, and startup incubation. Comparable in being a state-supported, university-adjacent ecosystem operator in an emerging market, but operates at much greater scale and international visibility than MSTP.

Direct peers

• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): Operator of shared innovation and coworking campuses supporting technology startups and growth companies. Comparable to MSTP in providing managed workspace, business services, and incubation infrastructure to tech tenants, though operates commercially across multiple global locations.
• Pardis Technology Park: Iran's flagship university-affiliated science and technology park, providing incubation, acceleration, and office space to tech companies. Directly comparable to MSTP as a domestic competitor serving the same Iranian startup ecosystem with similar incubation and acceleration service offerings.
• Sharif University of Technology Science and Technology Park: University-affiliated science park operated by Sharif University of Technology, one of Iran's leading engineering institutions. Comparable to MSTP in offering tech incubation, acceleration, and member services anchored to a major research university.
• Amirkabir University of Technology Technology Park: University-affiliated technology park at Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran, providing incubation and growth services for tech startups. Directly comparable in university affiliation, Tehran geography, and tech incubation model.
• Isfahan Science and Technology Town (ISTT): Major Iranian science and technology park located in Isfahan, offering incubation, acceleration, and managed services for tech companies. Comparable to MSTP as a domestic Iranian science park with multi-tenant incubation infrastructure and government backing.

Regional players

• Science Park Skolkovo: Science park component of the Skolkovo Innovation Center in Russia, focused on tenant incubation and tech transfer. Comparable to MSTP in operating as a dedicated science park with university-adjacent research focus, though serves a different national ecosystem with distinct funding dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

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