A high-level delegation comprising presidents and senior officials from two of Iraq’s five Ministry of Higher Education–approved technical universities visited Sharif University of Technology on Monday, October 20, 2025 (27 Mehr 1404 in the Persian calendar). The visit aimed to foster academic and technological collaboration and gain firsthand insight into Sharif University’s research, laboratory, and innovation ecosystems.
Led by Dr. Alia Abbas Ali Al-Attar, President of Northern Technical University, and Dr. Wahid Amer Hatem, President of Central Technical University, the Iraqi delegation toured key facilities across the campus, including the Central Laboratories, the Dr. Roosta Azad Technology Complex, and the Tarasht Technology Tower.
The visit was organized at the request of Iran’s Deputy Minister of Science and followed a joint meeting between officials from Iran’s five UT5 Consortium universities and their Iraqi counterparts.
During the tour, the delegation explored Sharif University’s industry engagement initiatives at the Dr. Roosta Azad Technology Complex, where they were introduced to resident innovation centers and technology transfer offices. At the Central Laboratories, Iraqi representatives expressed strong interest in potential collaborations, particularly in joint laboratory testing and specialized training programs.
At the Tarasht Technology Tower, the group learned about Sharif Innovation District and its resident startups and tech companies. The Iraqi officials voiced their readiness to pursue joint ventures in technology development and innovation management.
A formal meeting was also held with Sharif University’s international and laboratory affairs leadership, including Dr. Sadeghi (Director of International Affairs Office), Dr. Taghipour (Director of the Central Laboratories), Dr. Bazargan (Director of International Student Affairs), and Dr. Jafari (Director of International Affairs at Sharif Science and Technology Park). Discussions focused on concrete avenues for bilateral cooperation in laboratory sciences, technology transfer, and student and faculty exchanges.
The visit marks a significant step toward strengthening academic and research ties between leading technical universities in Iran and Iraq.
