Newly Established Knowledge-Based Companies
Newly established knowledge-based companies are divided into two categories.
Newly Established Knowledge-Based Companies – Type 1
Characteristics: These are newly established companies with strong technical teams and the ability to develop knowledge-based products.
Product Status: They have a prototype of a knowledge-based product but have not yet entered the industrial production stage.
Focus: Supporting early-stage growth and technology development.
Newly Established Knowledge-Based Companies – Type 2
Characteristics: These are newly established companies that do not yet have a commercialized knowledge-based product.
Product Status: Currently in the research, development, or conceptual design stages.
Focus: They are evaluated primarily based on their technical team, planning, and capacity to develop future products.
Production-Oriented Knowledge-Based Companies
Production-oriented knowledge-based companies are divided into two categories.
Production-Oriented Knowledge-Based Companies – Type 1
Characteristics: These are companies that have reached the industrial production stage.
Product Status: They have a final knowledge-based product that is mass-produced and available on the market.
Focus: Their focus is on production capacity, sales, and the economic exploitation of technology.
Production-Oriented Knowledge-Based Companies – Type 2
Characteristics: These are companies engaged in production that may not manufacture all the components of the final product themselves.
Product Status: They produce part of the value chain or contribute to a particular technology, such as components, modules, or related software.
Focus: They play a key role in the development or support of knowledge-based products.
General Requirements for Establishing a Knowledge-Based Company
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To establish a knowledge-based company, one of the most important initial requirements is that at least two-thirds of the members of the board of directors must meet specific criteria.The first and most important criterion is holding at least a bachelor’s degree or having relevant professional and academic experience in the company’s field of activity.In addition, these individuals must have considerable managerial experience and at least one domestically registered patent to their credit.
Having an invention in the company’s field of activity that has been registered internationally is also considered a significant advantage and can substantially increase the chances of obtaining approval for registration as a knowledge-based company.For at least two-thirds of the board members, meeting at least two of these criteria is sufficient.
Another key requirement for registering a knowledge-based company is that at least 50% of the company’s annual revenue must come from the sale of knowledge-based products or services.Furthermore, at least three members of the company must have a record of social insurance contributions paid within the past six months.By meeting these requirements, companies can obtain the necessary approval to be recognized as knowledge-based companies.
Establishing Knowledge-Based Companies in Iran Is Subject to Specific Conditions and Regulations
1. Localization of Products and Services: Knowledge-based companies must use domestic expertise to develop and produce their products or services.These products or services must have been produced and introduced to the market within the past two years.
2. Innovation in Products and Services: The products or services must be entirely new or upgraded versions of existing products or services that incorporate significant improvements.
3. Workforce Composition: At least 30% of the company’s full-time employees must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
4. Investment in Research and Development: Companies must allocate at least 7% of their annual sales revenue to research and development activities.This demonstrates the company’s commitment to continuous innovation and progress.
Compliance with these specific regulations is essential for knowledge-based companies to obtain the necessary approvals and benefit from the associated advantages.
These regulations are designed to ensure the quality and effectiveness of knowledge-based companies’ activities, as well as to promote innovation and sustainable development in the national economy.