Alireza Ashouri, Secretary of the Festivals, stated that over 500 projects were submitted to the international festival, with 9 reaching the finals after rigorous evaluation. Similarly, 300 projects were submitted to the youth festival, with 9 final winners selected. 

The winning projects span innovation, technology, and practical applications, with notable participation from women; two in the international category and four in the youth category.

Winners will receive cash prizes, with top international projects to be awarded 500, 400, and 300 million tomans, and youth winners to receive 400, 300, and 250 million tomans. 

Additional support includes workshop spaces in science parks and financial aid from the Innovation and Prosperity Fund to help finalists implement their projects.

This year’s festival saw participation from 30 countries, with one winning project by an Iranian abroad. 

Ashouri expressed hope that these innovations will drive significant technological progress in Iran.