Launch of the "Alpha" Synergy Center at Qazvin International University

The "Alpha" Synergy Center was launched at Imam Khomeini International University in Qazvin, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Fava Park and the university, with the aim of supporting students' technology-based ideas and developing the digital economy.

According to Ambassador Arjan from Qazvin; In line with the development of the technological ecosystem and support for digital innovations, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Information and Communication Technology Park (ICT) and Imam Khomeini International University (IU), the "Alfa Synergy Center" was launched with the aim of fostering student technological ideas in the technical and engineering faculty of the university.

This memorandum was signed in the presence of Dr. Mustafa Mafi, President of Fawa Park, Dr. Hamid Taheri, President of Imam Khomeini International University (R.A.) and Dr. Hojatullah Amini, Director General of Communications and Information Technology of Qazvin Province.

"Alpha" Synergy Center will operate with the aim of creating a value chain in the field of information technology, supporting sustainable employment and providing the necessary infrastructure for the establishment of innovative teams, startups and new knowledge-based companies. One of the most important goals of this center is networking in the technological ecosystem of Qazvin province and strengthening the research capacities of the university in the field of digital economy.

Fawa Park is on the way to develop the digital economy across the country

"Mustafa Mafi", the head of the Information and Communication Technology Park (Fava Park), at the opening ceremony of the "Alfa" Synergy Center at Imam Khomeini International University (RA), emphasized the key role of this park in realizing the goals of the 7th Development Plan and the law of knowledge-based production leap.

"Despite wartime restrictions, the ministry's colleagues tried to maintain communications, and the information technology park focuses on development issues," Maffei added.

The head of the Information and Communication Technology Park announced the new plans of the park to support the digital economy. Referring to Fawa Park's role in implementing the knowledge-based production leap law, he announced that this center is ready to provide financial support to the projects of knowledge-based companies and technology units up to 5 billion tomans.

Mafi also emphasized the importance of implementing smart projects in the industries of Qazvin province and added: With the cooperation of the university, we can implement smart projects in the fields of industry, agriculture and tourism through contracts between knowledge-based companies and industries, with the financial facilities of Fawa Park.

Iran is on the threshold of the fifth academic generation

Hamid Taheri, President of Imam Khomeini International University (RA), referring to the evolution of the country's universities, said: The name of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology is indicative of the course of three generations of universities in Iran.

Stating that the first generation of universities was an education-oriented generation, Taheri added: This generation transmitted knowledge to the audience and established the scientific foundations of the country. The second generation was formed with the focus on research and today we have reached a generation that guides science and university towards the third, fourth and fifth generations with technology.

He clarified: The establishment of this center shows that the powerful and proud Iran continues its activities, even in the war and imposed unrest.

The role of new technologies in developing future civilizations

"Shahram Ahmadpour", the political and security deputy of the governor, also emphasized the need to use modern technologies and modern tools to rebuild Iran's scientific and civilizational position. Shahram Ahmadpour said: "The leadership of Iranians in human civilizations has always been owed to the mastery of modern knowledge and tools." Welcoming the initiative of Imam Khomeini International University (RA) in creating specialized platforms, he emphasized the importance of the connection between thought and technological achievements.

The deputy governor called the educational justice movement one of the most important components of the government's attention and added: "If we can distribute all facilities equally among the people in education, we will be the foundation for the transformation, progress and development of the country."

Referring to the measures taken in Qazvin province, Ahmadpour noted: Production and industrial units have started to establish conservatories and some entrepreneurship centers next to production units so that the interaction between industry and science is formed properly. And to use the capacity of graduates in the same companies and production units.

Transforming academic research into economic opportunities and commercialization of ideas

"Ali Rajabpour", the head of the technical and engineering faculty of Imam Khomeini International University (RA), at the opening ceremony of the "Alfa" Synergy Center, by explaining the vision of this center, emphasized the necessity of turning student ideas into economic products.

He stated in this ceremony: The main goal of Alpha Center is to support student teams and guide them towards growth centers so that they can take their research from the theoretical stage to the operational and economic stage and commercialize it.

Referring to the process of setting up student groups in the technology units of the university, he added: "We aim to enable elite and capable students to focus on practical and real projects in their non-educational time. In this way, expert mentors and trainers from faculty members and experts will be the main support of these teams.

The head of the technical and engineering faculty also pointed to the key role of the industry sector in this chain and said: companies and production units can benefit from the potential of this center by participating and investing in problem solving projects designed by student teams.

In the end, he expressed hope for the development of the center's activities with the support of the university management, and noted that the development of the Alpha Center will not only help to promote the branding of the university, but will also play a central role in the development of the university through generating income and fulfilling social responsibilities.

In this ceremony, the executive arms of the Alpha Synergy Center project were honored.