1. Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Status of Iran in a Glance
Mostafa K Eghbal

2. Source: The Global Competitiveness Report 2011-2012

3. Overview of Analysis on S&T Innovation Capacity

4. Iran’s STI Potential
A large pool of young and talented university graduates
High demand for knowledge-based products in local market
Diversity of industrial and production capacities
Lower dependence of the government budget on oil and gas
Highly developed physical infrastructure (though ageing in some areas)
High internet and smart phone penetration;
Remarkable potential for e-commerce and e-services `
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5. Development Plans Third Development Plan (2000-2004)
Emphasizing and investing more on Research
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6. Development Plans Third Development Plan (2000-2004)
Emphasizing and investing more on Research
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7. Development Plans Third Development Plan (2000-2004)
Emphasizing and investing more on Research
Science: Conversion of Money in to Knowledge
Innovation: Conversion of Knowledge in to Money
Less success in innovation during the 3rd Innovation Plan
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8. Recommendations of UN Commission on S&T Development:
A big push to the development of SMEs
Provide support services for SMEs
Encourage entrepreneurship culture
Establish science parks and incubators
Develop seed money and venture capital
Design an innovation strategy
18th Session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development ,Geneva, May 2005

9. 4th and 5th (starting) Development Plans

10. 4th and 5th (starting) Development Plans

11. 4th and 5th (starting) Development Plans

12. Analysis on S&T Innovation Capacity
 Analysis of science and technology innovation took place by reviewing overall process of innovation based on the basic framework of NIS (National Innovation System).
 Five dimensions (Resources, Activities, Network, Environment, Performance) were derived as structuring components of the Analysis model, which encompasses the whole process of input of resources and output of economically valuable results.

13. Overall Results of STI Analysis

14. Overall Results of STI Analysis

15. Overall Results of STI Analysis

16. Overall Results of STI Analysis

17. Concluding Remarks Iran’s high potential in science and technology
Iran needs to promote innovation culture
Universities and scientist to expand their network
International networking is crucial
Organizing such a conferences in Iran is a challenge, but important for STI promotion `
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