On Saturday, July 25, 2026, a meeting was held at the Festival Secretariat with the participation of Mr. Ebrahim Jamili, Chairman of the Policy Council of the Young Scientists Festival, and Dr. Khan-Ahmadi, Director General of the Office of Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.

The meeting opened with an overview of the preparations for the 10th edition of the Festival, highlighting the achievements of previous editions as well as the planned initiatives to advance technology development, support innovators, and facilitate the commercialization of selected ideas.

The discussions also focused on expanding collaboration with Iran’s Innovation and Technology Ecosystem, including science and technology parks, incubators, accelerators, and investors. Particular emphasis was placed on establishing effective pathways to support selected ideas.

The discussions highlighted the Ministry of Science’s capacities in technology development and innovation, emphasizing the importance of completing the innovation cycle from idea generation to commercialization. They also addressed ways to strengthen support for innovators, leverage the capacities of science and technology parks, and foster effective interaction between innovators and key stakeholders within Iran’s innovation ecosystem.

The meeting also emphasized the Festival’s role as one of the country’s national events in science, technology, and innovation. Particular emphasis was placed on expanding collaboration with the Ministry of Science in identifying outstanding talents, supporting innovative ideas, promoting technology-driven activities, and creating effective pathways for transforming scientific ideas into knowledge-based businesses.