500 Iranian scientists return home in post-JCPOA

Secretary of Nanotechnology Headquarters of Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology Saeed Sarkar made the announcement during the inaugural ceremony of a development project for Parsa Polymer Sharif Production Unit in Abyek late on Thursday.

He further noted that 100 of the scientists have graduated from the top 20 international universities.

Planning for attracting Iranian foreign-trained scientists is among the programs of the Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology, he said, noting that efforts are underway to get the scientists back home to promote creativity and innovation in the country.

Sarkar further noted that 160 knowledge-based companies are operating in the country in the field of nanotechnology, which are currently supplying 360 confirmed products.

Products of the companies have so far been exported to 17 countries including Australia, Russia, China, Malaysia, South Korea and Turkey, Sarkar said.

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