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Scout startups across Iran
Explore startup ecosystems across Iran and build a clearer view of where new companies are forming.
- Capital
- Tehran
- Region
- AS
- Population
- 81,800,269
- Currency
- IRR
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Iran ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bloomberg Innovation Index | 2019 | Iran | #47 | Up 3 | B | Innovation, Research |
 Global Innovation Index | 2025 | Iran | #70 | Down 6 | A | Innovation, Competitiveness, Research, Talent |
 Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking) | Doing Business 2020 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | #127 | Up 1 | B | Business Climate |
134 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Iran
Accelerators 92
Accelerator
AcceleratorSupporting startups and young entrepreneurs.
AcceleratorAccelerating innovation in technology sectors.
The 3 most prominent of 92. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 28
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 28. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 11
IncubatorIncubator for pharmaceutical startups
IncubatorEmpowering Entrepreneurs in the Middle East
IncubatorFostering tech startups in Iran.
The 3 most prominent of 11. 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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Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Iran
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How does Iran rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #47 in Bloomberg Innovation Index (2019). It appears in 3 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Iran?
Superscout has profiles for 3 investors based in Iran, including Shenasa VC | شرکت شناسا, Bahman Capital and Davin Ventures.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Iran?
Yes. Superscout lists 92 accelerators, 11 incubators and 28 venture studios based there, including Nextera, Behnood Pharmed and Narvan ventures.
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- Bloomberg Innovation Index, 2019
- Global Innovation Index, 2025
- Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking), Doing Business 2020
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.
Superscout is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the organizations documented here.