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Scout startups in Tehran
Learn where early startup activity happens in Tehran and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- Iran, Islamic Rep. of
- Population
- 7,153,309
- Time zone
- Asia/Tehran
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Tehran ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | #65 | Down 2 | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #112 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #368 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
85 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Tehran
Accelerators 54
Accelerator
AcceleratorSupporting startups and young entrepreneurs.
AcceleratorAccelerating innovation in technology sectors.
The 3 most prominent of 54. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 21
Venture studioBuilding innovative startups in finance and technology.
Venture studioEmpowering startups through innovative solutions and support.
Venture studioFostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Tehran.
The 3 most prominent of 21. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 7
IncubatorEmpowering Entrepreneurs in the Middle East
IncubatorFostering tech startups in Iran.
IncubatorSupporting innovative startup ideas into sustainable businesses.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all incubators
Investors 3
InvestorPioneering venture capital in Iran.
InvestorInvesting in early-stage technology startups.
InvestorInvesting in Iran's cultural and creative industries.
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Your way in
Raising in Tehran
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Tehran
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Tehran
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Tehran
How does Tehran rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #65 in WIPO GII clusters (2026). It appears in 3 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Tehran?
Superscout has profiles for 3 investors based in Tehran, including Shenasa VC | شرکت شناسا, Bahman Capital and Davin Ventures.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Tehran?
Yes. Superscout lists 54 accelerators, 7 incubators and 21 venture studios based there, including Nextera, Hamava Innovation Factory and Narvan ventures.
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Sources and known limits
A reviewed date is not available for this page.
- StartupBlink 2026 report
- Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters), 2026
- Global Financial Centres Index, GFCI 40
- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities), 2025
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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