Number of ICT Park’s DEDN Member Centers Increased to 31

According to the announcement of the Digital Economy Development Network (DEDN), a transition to a knowledge-based economy is necessarily dependent on developing a strong interaction between the classical economic foundations and the modern knowledge and technology. This aim could be achieved only by establishing science and technology parks, incubation centers, and innovation centers, besides implementing propulsion programs in this area.

In this regard, and in accordance with its outlined goals, missions, and national/international objectives, ICT Park seeks to optimally employ the great potentials of technology parks throughout Iran and to provide support for incubation centers, innovation centers, and the active accelerators all around the country. ICT Park aims to achieve this objective through the initiative it has taken to introduce the "Digital Economy Development Network (DEDN)".

To this end, and according to the latest admissions, the number of DEDN member centers have increased to 31, that includes 23 provincial parks, 7 university parks, and 1 incubation center.

It should be mentioned that the applicants are required to complete their official applications for membership in DEDN and submit it via e-mail to the network’s email address along with the supporting documents (tad@ict-park.ir).
After the initial review of the submitted applications, the DEDN cadre of expert assessors will provide a professional report. Ultimately, the Admission Council holds a session to assess the applications. 

The final decision regarding the acceptance of the applicants will be made in accordance with the results of the assessment sessions held by the Park Admission Council. The acceptance results will be submitted to the applicant center in a documented format. A five-year memorandum of cooperation will be concluded between ICT Park and the newly joined center afterwards.