Iran High-Tech Laboratory Network was established in June 2014 following the decree issued by Sorena Sattari, Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology, with the general objective of bringing together the laboratory capabilities of the country in different high-tech areas. The network works to realize the following objectives:
Improving quality and quantity of laboratory services in strategic technologies; providing researchers and industries with access to laboratory services; collecting comprehensive data on the number and types of laboratory equipment and their distribution across the country, to assess the needs for developing laboratory potentials of the country; promoting the technical knowledge of laboratory experts through training and sharing experiences; standardizing laboratory services and providing services with desirable outcomes; and, helping member laboratories develop their potentials according to the needs of the country.
For more details with regard to member laboratories and the available facilities please visit labsnet.ir. Further information regarding the type of support and application submission process will soon be available on INSF website.