INOTEX 2026 connects 10 countries through technology, investment and startup cooperation
Tehran exhibition concludes with international delegations, 14 startups and hundreds of business meetings strengthening links between Iran’s innovation ecosystem and global technology markets
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The 15th International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (INOTEX 2026) has brought together technology companies, startups, investors, researchers and representatives from 10 countries in Tehran, creating new opportunities for international cooperation, investment and technology exchange. TV BRICS served as the international information partner of INOTEX 2026.
Held at Pardis Technology Park, the exhibition brought together representatives and delegations from Russia, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Zimbabwe, Thailand, Bangladesh, Oman, Iraq and Türkiye.
The international programme provided participants with opportunities to hold technological and B2B meetings, exchange experience, explore potential partnerships and identify new market opportunities.
One of the key outcomes of INOTEX 2026 was the expansion of international startup connections through the INOTEX Pitch International programme. More than 30 startups from different countries initially registered for the programme, with 14 teams selected after evaluation.
Investment and business cooperation formed another major part of the exhibition. INOTEX 2026 featured B2B meetings, the Investment Cafe, the Investment Clinic, specialised sessions, networking activities and Job Station, bringing technology closer to capital, industry and markets.
More than 300 mentoring and B2B meetings between investors and businesses were planned during the four-day event. The Investment Clinic brought together different types of investment and financing organisations, allowing startups to assess their readiness for investment and discuss potential funding opportunities.
The exhibition also placed emphasis on turning technological ideas into practical business opportunities. Its programmes were designed to help transform contacts between entrepreneurs, investors, industry and researchers into potential investment, partnerships, customer relationships and market opportunities.
The international character of the exhibition was also reflected in its media programme. International media organisations and institutional groups covered the event, helping expand the global visibility of Iran’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
The four-day exhibition's international programmes created new channels for Iranian and foreign startups to connect with each other and with organisations supporting innovation and business development, as reported by Tehran Times, a TV BRICS partner.
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