Biosciences International Cooperation, BIC

Biosciences Department

Technology Cooperation Office

Biosciences International Cooperation, BIC, is a division of the Life Sciences Department at the Technology Cooperation Office of Presidency of Islamic Republic of Iran. This division was established in early 2000, with the aim of Development, Coordination & Perusal of international collaborations in the field of Biosciences.

Director of BIC

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Our Mission

The first and main task of BIC is to implement the articles of the memorandum of understanding signed between the Ministry of Science & Transport of Austria and Technology Cooperation Office of Iran. The goal of this MOU is to combine the strengths of both countries in order to produce results of mutual benefit.

International collaborations has a long-lasting history of higher rate of success relative to local activities and it is mainly due to the dedication to fulfillment of the terms of bilateral agreements. As a result joint collaborative projects will promote Bioscience Technology based on National Priorities.

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Procedure

·        Creation of National Databases of Experts in the field of Life Sciences

·        Partner Search through the Austrian and Iranian databases and/or on an individual basis Joint Proposals

·    Project Approval by the Austrian Ministry of Science and the Technology Cooperation Office of Iran

·        Financial Support of the joint projects via both countries for their share of the project

·        Project Contract indicating conditions, limitations and terms of protection of intellectual property rights with an effort towards Joint Patents.

·  Continuous Perusal of the projects in order to guarantee goal achievement and extension of support, if so required.

·        Documentation and announcement of Success Stories in order to increase participation.

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Electronic mail  

bic@tco.ac.ir