Iraq’s Al-Kut University Interested in Cooperation with Iran in Establishing Science, Technology Park
Al-Moussavi made the remarks in a meeting with Ali Assadi, the head of the University of Tehran Science and Technology Park (UTSTP).
During the meeting, Assadi said that the plans and activities of University of Tehran’s Science and Technology Park cover a wide range of specialized fields, and its activities are not confined to merely one specialty.
“Sharing the experiences of Science and Technology Park of University of Tehran with the Iraqi universities as well as setting up a branch of the University’s technology park in Iraq or creating a joint park can be an important and facilitating step for the development of cooperation between the two countries in the field of technology,” he added.
After the meeting, Al-Moussavi visited several knowledge-based companies stationed at the Science and Technology Park of University of Tehran and was informed of their achievements.
Also, a delegation from the University of Tehran, headed by Assadi, will visit Iraqi universities soon.
University of Tehran Science and Technology Park was established on March 14, 2006, to support university-industry collaborations resulting in technology-based economic development and knowledge advancement.
UTSTP aims to provide value-added services and financial support to make UT an entrepreneurial university. It provides services to colleges and faculties in order to turn ideas into innovative products and to keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive among students and faculty members.
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