TEHRAN – The electronic support fund for research and development (ESFRD) of the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade will provide services and facilities for knowledge-based companies, ISNA reported on Sunday.

The knowledge-based companies can be introduced to ESFRD and apply for its facilities during a meeting at the Pardis Technology Park on Tuesday.

The fund provides financial facilities for knowledge-based companies active in the field of electronic industry including telecommunication, computer, automation, optoelectronics and consumer electronics.

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