The Sandog-e Pazhohesh va Fanavari Gheir-Dolati Tajhizat Pezeshki was established in ۲۰۱۲ (۱۳۹۱ in the Iranian calendar) with the participation of Daneshgah-e Oloum Pezeshki Tehran (20%), Vezarat-e Behdasht, Darman va Amoozesh Pezeshki (20%), and ۱۷ private shareholders consisting of the most active and reputable companies in the fields of biomedical engineering and healthcare
The Sandoghe Pazhohesh va Fanavari Gheir Dolati Tajhizat Pezeshki is one of the leading institutions in the development of modern technologies in the field of healthcare and medical equipment in Iran. The Fund was established with the aim of supporting research, advancing technology, and commercializing products in this sector, serving as a bridge between universities, research centers, and industry.
Founded in ۲۰۱۲ (۱۳۹۱ in the Iranian calendar), the Fund was created through the participation of Daneshgah-e Oloum Pezeshki Tehran (20%), Vezarat-e Behdasht, Darman va Amoozesh Pezeshki (20%), and 17 private shareholders from among the most reputable companies in biomedical engineering and healthcare. It was established under the approval of the coordination working group of Article 100 of the Third Development Plan.
The Fund’s main activity is to support research and technology development in the field of medical equipment. These activities include financing research projects, investing in technology startups, providing financial facilities, issuing banking guarantees, offering technical and business consultancy, and supporting the commercialization of innovative technologies in the medical equipment sector.
The Fund offers a wide range of services to companies and startups active in the medical equipment sector:
Valuation of Intellectual Property and Projects: Assessing and determining the value of intellectual assets and innovative projects.
Capacity Building: Providing training, consultancy, and support services to strengthen innovators’ capabilities.
Guarantee Issuance: Issuing required guarantees for technology and manufacturing companies.
Production Partnership: Supporting the production or scaling up of innovative products.
Feasibility Studies: Preparing feasibility reports for technology cores and startups.
Product Commercialization: Supporting the commercialization process from idea creation to sales.
Venture Capital Investment: Providing essential funding for startups and entrepreneurs.
Financial Facilities: Offering loans and financial support for research and production projects.
Project Monitoring: Overseeing project implementation and ensuring alignment with predefined plans.
The Fund actively collaborates with various organizations and institutions, including:
Universities and Research Centers: To develop and commercialize new technologies.
Sandoghe Noavari va Shekufayi: For financing technology-based projects.
Science and Technology Parks: To foster the innovation ecosystem.
Sandoghe Hemayat az Tose’e Sanaye Pishrafteh: To support knowledge-based companies.
Other Research and Technology Funds: To jointly promote advanced technologies.
The Fund has achieved significant milestones to date, including:
Supporting more than ۱,۰۰۰ active, creative, and technology-driven companies in the healthcare sector.
Supporting over ۲,۰۰۰ research and technology projects in healthcare and medical equipment.
Organizing B2B meetings and participating in international exhibitions to expand export markets.
Collaborating with international organizations to promote health diplomacy.