Having found its place in the world’s economic market for many years, the digital economy has passed the traditional economic players for quite some time now. All countries have passed various paths not fall behind.

According to the information center of national elites foundation, this economy entered Iran a little late but with a great pace. However, this new economy needs a technology and innovation ecosystem to reach global markets. The ecosystem has been supported by the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs.

The digital economy and automation technologies development headquarter is one of the main players of the digital economy and has been able to develop the ecosystem of digital economy in the country by targeting and directing research and creating knowledge in the field.

This is carried out by plans such as directing financial provision for the ecosystem, developing startup spaces and helping the diversification of startups, directing research and knowledge creation, and constructive interaction with large companies and pioneers of digital economy.

Directing research and knowledge creation at the digital economy and automation technologies development headquarter is one of the main goals of the headquarter. This goal is followed by supporting academic research in the technology-based fields. In addition, support is provided at levels of higher education and prioritized research fields through joint funding with financial units and customers.