Introduction
The technology incubator is a center that has been providing entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized units with commercializable ideas based on science and technology with necessary information, advice, services, and equipment for several years. Its main goal is to support their growth and promotion. It prepares them for an independent and effective presence in the technology scene. The academic incubator is established to facilitate the commercial utilization of technical knowledge and intellectual property rights. It also provides the opportunity to utilize university facilities, such as laboratories, workshops, and libraries. They also provide the opportunity to utilize the opinions and expert advice of university faculty members.
In fact, incubator is a platform that has a shared physical location and facilities. Academic incubators facilitate the process of value creation by focusing on the commercialization and exploitation of research and technology by students, graduates, and faculty members of universities. The incubator provides administrative, technical, and laboratory space, along with support services, at a minimal cost for start-ups. It also offers networking opportunities and various ancillary services to support them. In fact, growth centers provide space, support services, and shared equipment for entrepreneurial companies to assist entrepreneurs and small companies in creating and developing their institutions.
Health Sciences Innovation Incubator at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences has received the necessary approval for its establishment and operation. This decision was made during a meeting on July 22, 2023, by the Technical Committee of Health Technology Incubators under the Research and Technology Vice-Chancellor of the Iran Health Ministry. It has been approved to develop the health technologies and the knowledge-based economy, creating a platform for the commercialization of technological and research achievements. This move is aimed at advancing towards a third-generation university and improving the technological status of both the university and the country.
Meanwhile, according to the official decree of the Dean, Dr. Akbar Eslami has been appointed as the head of the Health Sciences Incubator.
The Importance of the Health Sciences Innovation Incubator
Considering the importance of transitioning to a third-generation university and aligning research activities towards technology and innovation, it is essential to leverage the high capacity and potential of health, safety, and environmental sciences. This includes fostering collaboration with industry and society, producing technological products through thesis research projects, and establishing technology centers and units focused on health sciences.
Therefore, there is a need to establish an incubator in this field. In addition, the lack of a thriving hub for growth in the fields of health, safety, and environmental sciences in the region further confirms this issue. Transforming ideas into technological and knowledge-based products and services, including consulting, laboratory, and educational services. Our aim is to respond to the needs of society and beneficiaries, based on the principles of focusing on society and people-centeredness, innovation, participation at transnational levels, and a commitment to justice and excellence. The healthcare system is one of the main strategies of this center. In fact, the provision of technological services plays a central role in the advancement of health sciences in the field of healthcare and prevention.
Services Available
We offer a wide range of services to our clients. These services can be done as follows:
- Public and office services: telephone, fax machine, internet, negotiation and conference rooms, virtual office, secretarial services, computer facilities, cleaning services, etc.
- Administrative and executive services: government loans and facilities, networking, tax assistance, rent, etc.
- Equipment and facility services: office rooms, office equipment, laboratory resources, etc.
Work Areas for Startups
- Designing and producing equipment for monitoring and controlling occupational and environmental hazards
- Evaluation and Interventions for Safety and Ergonomics
- Implementation of Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems
- Implementation of Health Systems in Disasters
- Social Diagnosis and Health Needs Assessment
- Disease Care System
- Epidemiology Tools
- Providing consulting services in the fields of public, environmental, and occupational health sciences
- Designing software and applying artificial intelligence in various fields of health, safety, and environment.
