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Canonical ID: NK-aNKpuysYbCwBjaYq97zz9Y · Entity type: Company (reference)
| Property | Value | Lang | Source dataset | Source ID | First seen | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LegalEntity:notes | Place of registration: Tehran, Iran | ch_seco_sanctions | ch-seco-9547 | ||||
LegalEntity:notes | The Technology Cooperation Office (TCO) of the Iranian President’s Office operates in the fields of research, biotechnology, nanotechnology, renewable energy and information technology. Its operations go back to 2001 when it was charged with strategic planning and the coordination of Iran’s developmental activities for nanotechnology. It is attached to and supervised by the President’s Office. It acts as a hub in the field and serves as a coordinator and facilitator of connections and collaborations. It maintains connections with the international community, networks between country laboratories, funds Iranian scientists, and engages in teaching. Under its alias, Center for Innovation and Technology Cooperation (CITC), it is furthermore part of an interdepartmental system consisting of CITC, the Iranian Ministry of Information and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under the direct command of the Iranian President. Individuals associated with CITC, acting as Iranian official representatives abroad, also carried out secret functions of scientific and technical intelligence officers. Responsible for Iran’s technological advancement through relevant foreign procurement and training links. It provides support to the Government of Iran. | ch_seco_sanctions | ch-seco-9547 | ||||