Registration Deadline Extended for the 9th Young Scientists Festival

The scientific, academic, and innovation communities of Iran are hereby informed that, in response to widespread interest and numerous requests from prospective participants, the registration deadline for the 9th Young Scientists Festival (YSF) has been extended to October 22, 2025, following a decision by the festival’s Management and Planning Committee. This extension provides additional time […]
Special Opportunity for Innovators and Startups in the 9th Young Scientists Festival

To expand support for ideators and emerging ventures in science and technology, the Young Scientists Festival (YSF) has formalized a cooperation agreement with the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. The partnership introduces new funding opportunities aimed at empowering innovative individuals and startups. Under the terms of the agreement, three awards of 2/000/000/000 […]
Young Scientists Festival Hosts National Astronomy Olympiad Team for Strategic Dialogue on Basic Sciences

As part of its commitment to supporting the country’s scientific elite, the Young Scientists Festival (YSF) hosted a cordial session with members of Iran’s National Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad Team. The gathering brought together medal-winning students and their mentors to honor their achievements and explore pathways for advancing basic science education. The session opened with […]
The Director of the YSF Meets with the President of the Organization for Development of International Science and Technology Cooperation (ODISTC)

A meeting was held between Dr. Shadi Jamili, Head of the Secretariat of the Young Scientists Festival, and Dr. Rouzbeh, President of the Organization for Development of International Science and Technology Cooperation (ODISTC) under the Presidential Administration. During the session, an overview of the festival’s formation, its eight-year trajectory, and its international objectives was presented. […]
Meeting Between the Young Scientists Festival and Rayan Innovation Center of Sharif University

A meeting was held between the Head of the Secretariat of the Young Scientists Festival (YSF) and the Director of Rayan Innovation Center, affiliated with Sharif University of Technology, at the YSF’s secretariat. At the outset, an overview of Rayan Innovation Center’s activities and investment domains was presented. The center’s role in supporting innovative teams […]
Enhanced cooperation between YSF and the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology

On Monday, September 29, 2025, a meeting was held with the presence of Dr. Ekhtiari, Deputy for Policy-making at the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, and Mr. Ebrahim Jamili, President of the Policy Council of the Young Scientists Festival. During the meeting, Mr. Jamili highlighted the missions and achievements of the festival […]
The Policy Council Meeting of the 9th YSF

The Policy Council meeting for the 9th Young Scientists Festival was held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, with the presence of Dr. Hossein Simaei Sarraf, Iran’s Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, along with members of the Policy Council and a group of national scientific officials at the Ministry of Science. A report on eight […]
First Shahid Beheshti University Board Meeting with the Presence of Iran’s Minister of Science

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Shahid Beheshti University was held with the presence of the Minister of Science. The meeting focused on discussions surrounding the development of the university’s scientific, educational, and research activities. As one of the country’s comprehensive and prominent universities, Shahid Beheshti University has […]
The 6th Closing Ceremony of the Mustafa Prize

On Monday evening, September 8, 2025, the closing ceremony of the sixth Mustafa (PBUH) Prize took place at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall, bringing together a distinguished assembly of scientific leaders and laureates. Among the honored guests were Dr. Hossein Afshin, Vice President for Science at the President’s Office; Dr. Ali Akbar Salehi, Chairman of the Board […]