Financial Tribune – A tech center has been launched in a deserted wood products factory dubbed Dayhim Innovation Factory in Pakdasht, southeast Tehran.

Backed by Dayhim Investment Group, the factory has enlisted the support of Iran’s Vice Presidential Office for Science and Technology.

According to the factory’s website, it will support startups and knowledge-based companies active in the field of robotics, Internet of Things, virtual reality, smart farming and e-health. The project is overseen by well-known Iranian entrepreneur, Shayan Shalileh.

The factory has planned laboratories for tech companies to carry out robotic and nanotech tests. It will host a tech exhibition to showcase the achievements of local startups and knowledge-based companies.