In a significant message to the elites of society, the Supreme Leader emphasized the need for a new scientific and technological surge in Iran. He pointed out that this scientific surge must be profound and rapid, referencing the experiences of the two recent wars.
Key Axes for Enhancing Scientific Authority
To achieve this goal, the Supreme Leader introduced five key axes, which include the growth of basic sciences, focusing on solving fundamental issues, institutionalizing creativity, self-reliance in solving scientific problems, and giving opportunities to elites in experimental fields. He stressed that the growth and development of basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, life sciences, and mathematics, as the main foundations of other sciences and applied technologies, will drive the scientific and technological advancement of the country.
Read more: Increase in LNG and LBM Prices in Otto MS Engines in Rotterdam
Practical Strategies for Achieving the Scientific Surge
To turn these axes into practical programs, the following strategies have been proposed:
- Strategic Planning for the Development of Basic Sciences: Establishing a special and sustainable support system for elites, including awarding "National Leading Scholarships" to top performers in national exams and Olympiads.
- Pushing Boundaries and Focusing on Undiscovered Truths: Defining a formal mechanism similar to competitive challenges in basic sciences with national prizes.
- Institutionalizing Creativity: Establishing a "Bank of Bold and High-Risk Ideas" and allocating research budgets to innovative ideas.
- Self-Reliance in Solving Technical Bottlenecks: Supporting the localization of laboratory equipment and establishing joint laboratories with allied countries.
The Supreme Leader noted that if this path is correctly followed, the center of gravity and knowledge hubs will gradually shift from Western countries to Iran, and the country will become a scientific and technological authority in the not-too-distant future. He also emphasized the need to pay attention to acceptable and attractive incentives for those who can provide effective creativity.
Read more: Global Women's Leadership Conference 2026 and Challenges in Developing Deep-Sea Fields · Unveiling of the 10,000 PAM Pressure Diverter Device
