East Azarbaijan Science and Technology Park (EASTP)

East Azarbaijan Science & Technology Park (EASTP) was founded in 2003 in the city of Tabriz, capital of East Azerbaijan province in the northwest of Iran. The main mission of EASTP is to increase collaboration between the main industries and universities in the region, thus fostering innovation, creativity and development. Bringing together these innovation actors in a supportive environment helps to speed up the rate of technology transfer and the birth of high-potential startups. Innovative companies are supported in their R&D pursuits by providing modern specialized facilities in fields such as chemistry, biotechnology and electronics, and startups are provided the financial support and consultation to turn their ideas into wealth. With the support of these companies, a total of more than 5,000 jobs have been created directly. The park has established 16 incubation and innovation centers in Tabriz and other cities of the province, with the main incubation center covering 13 hectares of land. These centers provide the necessary workspace for the expansion and growth of SMEs in different fields of technology.