Hormozgan Province Science & Technology Park

Introduction to the Park:

Encouraging innovation and empowering biotech innovators and entrepreneurs require a conducive environment and structure, wherein knowledge-based companies play a pivotal role. Science and technology parks, acting as vital links between academia and industry, significantly influence the ecosystem by propelling the development of knowledge-based firms, particularly in knowledge commercialization. A science and technology park can be likened to an economic township, where all components of the entrepreneurial ecosystem collaborate to design, innovate, and produce products with technology, innovation, and environmental sustainability, addressing various national needs. The Hormozgan Science and Technology Park has laid the foundation for thriving technology-driven businesses. Established on June 15, 2011, this establishment officially commenced operations in December of the same year, under the motto "The Best Place for Novel Ideas," aiming to meet the technological requisites of sectors like energy, aquaculture, and water-based agriculture. Despite initial challenges, such as inadequate infrastructure and organizational coherence, it has progressed to its present standing. Over the past 12 years, the park has undergone substantial transformation, culminating in its current status. From 2011 to 2023, it has evolved to encompass a comprehensive Incubator, a center for materials and medical equipment growth, a commercialization office, three innovation centers, the Hormoz Technology Tower spanning over 4,150 square meters, a research and technology fund, the Hormoz Booster, the Minab Incubator, and the University Campus, sprawling over 42 hectares in three phases. The first phase includes a workshop space of 1,000 square meters and a headquarters building of about 4,000 square meters for the Western Hormozgan Incubator, headquartered in Bandar Lengeh.

Benefits and Services:

Following the revitalization of the current establishment of knowledge-based companies within the premises known as the "Hormoz Technology Tower," services are categorized into three sections: public services, empowerment services, and financial services and facilities.

1. 1. General Services:
   2. Office Space Allocation and Setup
   3. Conference Hall
   4. Meeting Rooms (VIP Hall)
   5. Exhibition Area
   6. Specialized Entrepreneurship Library
   7. Co-working Spaces
   8. Recreation Area (Game Room)
   9. Telecommunication Systems

Empowerment Services:

1. Consultation and Mentoring
2. Hosting Educational Workshops
3. Market Expansion and Participation in Exhibitions and Conferences
4. Oversight and Evaluation of Technological Units
5. Facilitating Intercommunication Among Technological Units
6. Intellectual Property Services
7. Conducting Experience-Sharing Meetings
8. Provision of Technical Engineering Services, Utilization of Laboratory and Workshop Facilities

Financial, Facilities, and Support Services:

1. Initial and Service Growth Financial Support
2. Financial Aid for Research and Development
3. Low-Interest Facility Provision with Flexible Terms
4. Identification of Financial Resources and Attraction of Investors
5. Facilitation of Approvals and Access to Funding for Approved Plans and Research Projects

Some of the primary objectives in establishing Hormozgan Science and Technology Park, considering its geographical location and unique regional circumstances, are defined based on the region's advantages. These objectives are aligned with the developmental axis and the establishment of a new ecosystem in the realm of technology. This includes the commercialization of knowledge-based ideas, meeting the technical and specialized needs of the province's industries, promoting local economic growth, increasing the involvement of individuals with innovative ideas to support Iranian labor and capital, and assisting in attracting both domestic and foreign technical expertise and investments. This strategic positioning is based on the province's strategic location within the region and the country.  

Key Achievements of the Hormozgan Science and Technology Park:

Noteworthy accomplishments following the establishment of Hormozgan Science and Technology Park include:

1. Development of software and hardware infrastructures to advance knowledge-based businesses.
2. Establishment of connections and networking among innovators, scientific production centers, and industries within Hormozgan, facilitated by setting up R&D offices for major industries within the park.
3. Assistance in attracting international and domestic technical expertise and investments.
4. Support for the establishment and growth of small and medium-sized technology-based companies, as well as innovative research and engineering institutions, to advance technology and entrepreneurship.
5. Augmentation of the competitiveness and growth of knowledge-centric companies.

The Vision of Hormozgan Science and Technology Park for the Future:

  Hormozgan Science and Technology Park has been established based on this strategic vision to, in the near future, serve as a hub and focal point for the creation of technology and innovation in the strategic Persian Gulf region. It aims to showcase bright aspects of participation in the process of industrial and knowledge-based economic growth in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The goal is to achieve a superior regional position in science and technology.