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Organized by: OIC-COMSTECH Technovation Academy
Hosted by: Pardis Technology Park, Iran
Location: Pardis Technology Park, Iran International Innovation District, Tehran
Dates: 14-25 April 2026

INTRODUCTION

In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, technology and innovation ecosystems play a critical role in driving sustainable development, economic diversification, and competitiveness. Effective innovation ecosystems bring together policymakers, academia, industry, startups, investors, and support institutions to transform ideas into impactful solutions, generate high-value employment, and address complex societal challenges.

Recognizing the growing importance of innovation-led growth across OIC Member States, the OIC-COMSTECH Technovation Academy, in collaboration with Pardis Technology Park (PTP), Iran, is organizing the International Capacity-Building Training Program on Technology & Innovation Ecosystem Development, to be held from 14–25 April 2026 at the Pardis Technology Park, International Innovation District, Tehran.

This intensive, practice-oriented program is designed to equip mid- to senior-level professionals with the conceptual frameworks, practical tools, and hands-on exposure required to design, strengthen, and manage innovation ecosystems tailored to their national and regional contexts. Leveraging Iran’s experience—particularly the successful model of Pardis Technology Park—the program will combine expert-led training, technology tours, case studies, and collaborative group work to foster actionable learning and cross-country knowledge exchange among participants from OIC Member States.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core components and dynamics of innovation ecosystems
• Design context-specific strategies for ecosystem development
• Identify key stakeholders and build effective collaboration models
• Develop funding, policy, and infrastructure roadmaps
• Learn from global best practices and Iranian success stories
• Build an international network of ecosystem builders

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Duration: 10 Days

Daily Schedule:

• Workshops;
• Tech tours;
• Expert panels;
• Group projects;
• Networking sessions;
• Iranian culture experience;

BENEFITS

Limited to 20 participants from OIC member countries — Selection is competitive.

• Round-trip international airfare
• Accommodation (shared twin rooms)
• All local transportation (airport transfers & program-related travel)
• Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Training materials & certification of completion
• This program is fully funded for selected participants.
• No participation fee.
• Visa assistance provided.

QUALIFICATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

Eligible applicants include professionals from OIC member states, particularly those working in:

• Government officials & policymakers in science, technology & innovation
• Managers of science & technology parks, technology incubators, and innovation accelerators
• Innovation ecosystem developers & consultants
• Representatives of international development agencies
• Academics & researchers in innovation policy
• Startup ecosystem enablers & investors

Applicants must be fluent in English and committed to implementing learnings in their home ecosystems.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Application form (Download here)

CV/Resume (max. 2 pages in free format)

Passport copy (valid until at least December 2026)

HOW TO APPLY

Applications including the required documents must be submitted via email to events@comstech.org  

Training Coordinators:

Mr. Haris Akram, Program Manager, COMSTECH. (Haris@comstech.org)

Mr. Reza Aslani, Pardis Technology Park, Iran

UNDERSTANDING THE EXECUTIONERS OF LIFE

PCMD, ICCBS, KARACHI, PAKISTAN

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Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan.

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مقدمة:

يسرّ اللجنة الدائمة للتعاون العلمي والتكنولوجي التابعة لمنظمة التعاون الإسلامي (الكومستيك) أن تعلن عن عقد ندوة دولية حول الأمراض المدارية المُهمَلة، بهدف مناقشة التحديات الصحية العالمية الحرجة التي تؤثر في الفئات السكانية الأكثر هشاشة في إفريقيا وآسيا والأمريكتين.

تضمّ الأمراض المدارية المُهمَلة مجموعة مكوّنة من 20 مرضًا معديًا تسبّبها فيروسات وبكتيريا وديدان طفيلية. ومع تأثيرات تغيّر المناخ والاحتباس الحراري، أخذت هذه الأمراض تنتشر بشكل متزايد خارج المناطق المدارية لتصل إلى المناطق ذات المناخ المعتدل.

وسيُخصَّص محور من هذه الندوة لمرض اللِّيشمانيا (داء الليشمانيات)، وهو أحد أكثر عشرة أمراض مدارية مُهمَلة انتشارًا عالميًا، إذ يصيب أكثر من 12 مليون شخص حول العالم. وسيشارك في الندوة نخبة من المتحدثين الدوليين المرموقين لمناقشة تشخيص الأمراض المدارية المُهمَلة، واكتشاف الأدوية المعتمد على بنية الجزيئات، والمدعوم بالذكاء الاصطناعي، والموجَّه ضد الطفيليات المسببة لمرض الليشمانيا.

المشاركة:

تقتصر المشاركة الحضورية على المقيمين في إسلام آباد وراولبندي والمناطق المجاورة لهما في باكستان.

المشاركة الافتراضية متاحة لجميع المهتمين من الدول الأعضاء في منظمة التعاون الإسلامي وغيرها.

النشرة الإعلانية: انقر هنا

رابط التسجيل:انقر هنا

يرجى تقديم عنوان بريد ألكتروني صحيح لأنه سيكون السبيل الوحيد لتأكيد المشاركة وإرسال الرابط.

متطلبات التسجيل:

أن يكون المؤهل العلمي مرحلة الماجستير أو أعلى؛

في مجالات العلوم الطبيعية/العلوم البيولوجية التطبيقية/علم الأحياء الدقيقة/علم الفيروسات/الطب/علم الأحياء الجزيئي.

تنظيم: منظمة التعاون الإسلامي – كومستيك ومستشفى الشفاء للعيون

تواريخ الأحداث

١. ١٠ نوفمبر ٢٠٢٦: اجتماع تمهيدي، في مقر أمانة كومستيك، إسلام آباد، باكستان.
٢. ١١ نوفمبر ٢٠٢٦: المؤتمر الرئيسي، في مستشفى الشفاء للعيون، روالبندي، باكستان.

رابط التسجيل:- https://form.jotform.com/262021475952456

الشخص الذي يمكن الاتصال به:

الأستاذ الدكتور أومي صغرى،
_{MBBS، MPH، FCPS، FRCP، MCPS-HPE}
مدير الأبحاث، مركز الشفاء للأبحاث
أستاذ الصحة العامة
us.directorasrc@alshifaeye.org
dr_sughra@yahoo.com

السيدة جابينا فؤاد
مسؤولة البرامج
القائمة بأعمال مكتب الاتصالات والتكنولوجيا
pojabbina@comstech.org

International Webinar / Policy Dialogue
OIC-COMSTECH

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Background

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming research, education, healthcare, agriculture, industry and public services. While AI offers significant opportunities for development and innovation, it also raises challenges related to data privacy, transparency, accountability, cybersecurity, ethics and digital inequality.

This initiative will provide a platform for OIC Member States and relevant stakeholders to exchange experiences, discuss emerging AI governance challenges and explore practical approaches for responsible and inclusive AI development.

Objectives

• Raise awareness of AI governance and responsible AI use.
• Share policies, experiences and good practices among OIC Member States.
• Discuss common challenges and opportunities for cooperation.
• Promote dialogue on AI policy, research and capacity-building.

Expected Outcomes

• Greater understanding of AI governance challenges.
• Exchange of knowledge and good practices among OIC Member States.
• Identification of areas for cooperation and capacity-building.
• Stronger connections among policymakers, researchers and AI experts.

Who Can Participate?

The webinar is open to:

• Policymakers and government officials
• Scientists, researchers and academics
• AI and technology experts
• Universities and research institutions
• Private-sector and industry representatives
• International organizations
• Youth and early-career researchers

Registration

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Interested participants from OIC Member States are invited to join this dialogue and contribute to shaping responsible, inclusive and development-oriented AI governance.

Ayesha Hameed Malik  
Programme Coordinator
OIC – COMSTECH Secretariat        
Email: pcayesha@comstech.org

Date: 15th October 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PKT)
Mode: Online via Zoom

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Speaker:
Dr Ahmad Atieh, Optiwave Systems Inc

Background:

Advances in optical and quantum communication, together with machine learning, offer opportunities for secure connectivity, improved communication systems and scientific innovation. Developing expertise in these emerging areas is relevant to strengthening the scientific and technological capabilities of OIC Member States.

In this context, OIC-COMSTECH is organizing a webinar on OptiSystem 23.1 under the COMSTECH Centre for Training and Research on AI and Emerging Technologies. The webinar will introduce simulation approaches for optical, quantum and satellite communication systems, alongside machine-learning applications in optical-system analysis. Through expert presentations and interactive discussion, it will provide students, researchers, engineers and faculty members with opportunities to expand their knowledge and engage with specialists.

Objectives

• To raise awareness and promote quantum communication as an instrument for trust and international cooperation.
• To provide a platform for scientists, diplomats, policymakers and communication experts to exchange experiences and best practices.
• To encourage knowledge sharing and strengthen engagement among institutions and experts from OIC Member States and beyond.
• To contribute to COMSTECH’s mission of promoting quantum excellence and cooperation.

Expected Outcomes:

• Increased awareness of the role of quantum science in secure communication and international cooperation.
• Enhanced engagement among scientists, policymakers and quantum communication experts.
• Reinforcement of COMSTECH’s role as a platform for scientific cooperation within the OIC and broader international community.
• resilient, and environmentally sustainable cities across OIC Member States.

Who Can Apply:

Engineers, students, early-career researchers, faculty members, quantum and optical communication specialists.

Zoom Link: 

https://zoom.us/j/95168919861?pwd=jufxL1fR0uC8j8LJtzLzyMyFbsz4qR.1

Meeting ID: 951 6891 9861
Passcode: 339352

Registration:
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Contact Details:
For any queries, please feel free to contact:

Maryam Irfan Rashid
Internee
OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat
Email: maryamirfan280@gmail.com

Jointly Organized by:
OIC – COMSTECH, Samarkand State Medical University, & A Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases
Venue: Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Dates: 21^st – 24^th September 2026

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Background

Leishmaniasis is a major Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) affecting millions of people worldwide, particularly in OIC Member States across South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Accurate differential diagnosis and effective in vitro cultivation of Leishmania spp. are essential for disease confirmation, epidemiological surveillance, drug susceptibility testing, and research on parasite biology.

NTD inflicts substantial socioeconomic consequences for the affected communities. These consequences include long term disability, reduced productivity, and increased health costs. At the global level, and at the OIC level, strengthening the capacity of the endemic countries to detect, differentiate, and monitor Leishmania infections. It is critically important to achieve objectives of the World Health Organization’s NTD Road Map and advancing progress toward universal health coverage, and the Sustainable Development Goals.  There is pressing need to build sustainable laboratory and research capacities in the OIC member states particularly important for improving early diagnosis, effective disease surveillance, monitoring treatment outcome, and drug resistance, and developing improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

In continuation of previous successful capacity-building initiatives conducted in Kenya (2023) and Ethiopia (2024), Morocco (2025), COMSTECH, in collaboration with the NTD Network, and Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is organizing this specialized hands-on training workshop in Samarkand, Uzbekistan to strengthen clinical diagnosis, laboratory and research capacities in the Central Asian region.

Objectives of the Workshop

The training aims to:

• Strengthen technical capacity in differential diagnostics of cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis.
• Provide practical training in in vitrocultivation and maintenance of Leishmania spp.
• Enhance understanding of parasite biology, molecular characterization, and laboratory biosafety.
• Promote regional collaboration and networking among young scientists and researchers in OIC countries.

Key Topics to be Covered

• Epidemiology and burden of leishmaniasis in OIC Member States
• Clinical differentiation of cutaneous vs. visceral leishmaniasis
• Microscopic diagnosis (smear preparation, staining techniques)
• Molecular diagnostic techniques (PCR-based methods, species identification)
• Culture media preparation and parasite isolation
• In vitro cultivation, cryopreservation, and maintenance of Leishmania strains
• Quality control and laboratory biosafety standards
• Overview of drug screening and susceptibility testing

Target Participants

The workshop is designed for:

• Young scientists and researchers (preferably under 40 years of age)
• Clinicians, PhD scholars and postgraduate students
• Laboratory professionals and early-career faculty

Relevant disciplines include:

• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Genetics and Genomics
• Parasitology
• Pathology, Infectious diseases
• Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry

Financial Support

Limited Travel support will be provided by OIC- COMSTECH for selected OIC participants from Central Asia and West Asia.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications of the interest using following link. : Click Here

Young scientists are encouraged to submit their abstract using the above given registration link. Once selected, they can give oral presentation during scientific program.

برز تغير المناخ كأحد أهم التحديات التي تؤثر على الموارد السمكية والنظم البيئية المائية على مستوى العالم. إذ  تؤثر الزيادة في درجات الحرارة، وتغير أنماط هطول الأمطار، وتداخل الملوحة، وتدهور الموائل، وتزايد حدوث الظواهر المناخية المتطرفة بشكل كبير على إنتاج الأسماك، والحفاظ على التنوع البيولوجي، والأمن الغذائي. وتُعد المجتمعات التي تعتمد على مصايد الأسماك أكثر عرضة للتأثر بهذه التغيرات البيئية، مما يستدعي اتباع أساليب مبتكرة ومستدامة لإدارة مصايد الأسماك وتطوير الاستزراع المائي.

وتعمل التطورات التكنولوجية على إحداث تحول في قطاع مصايد الأسماك من خلال إدخال أنظمة الاستزراع المائي  الذكية مناخيًا، وتطبيقات التكنولوجيا الحيوية، وتقنيات الرصد الدقيق، والاستشعار عن بُعد، وأدوات إدارة الموارد القائمة على البيانات. وتوفر هذه الابتكارات فرصًا واعدة لتعزيز الإنتاجية، وزيادة قدرة النظم البيئية على الصمود، ودعم الاستخدام المستدام للموارد السمكية.

ومع ذلك، لا تزال هناك تحديات كبيرة تتعلق بإمكانية الوصول إلى التكنولوجيا، وبناء القدرات، وتنفيذ السياسات، والتكيف مع تغير المناخ، ولا سيما في البلدان النامية.

المتحدثون الضيوف

• الأستاذ الدكتور د. محمد شمس العالم
  قسم بيولوجيا الأسماك وعلم الوراثة
  جامعة بنغلاديش الزراعية، بنغلاديش
• الأستاذ الدكتور المهندس سابتو أندريونو، S.Pi., M.T.
  قسم الشؤون البحرية
  كلية مصايد الأسماك والعلوم البحرية
  جامعة إيرلانغا
• الأستاذ الدكتور د. محمد شمس العالم
  قسم مصايد الأسماك والعلوم الحيوية البحرية
  جامعة جاشور للعلوم والتكنولوجيا (JUST)، بنغلاديش

تفاصيل الفعالية

• التاريخ: الخميس، 23 أبريل 2026
• الوقت: 02:00 ظهرًا – 04:00 مساءً (بتوقيت باكستان الرسمي)
• المنصة: Zoom
• التسجيل: https://forms.gle/vJyNnKs7L89s2whCA

8-9 September 2025, University of Technology – Iraq

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