Past Events

Organized by: OIC-COMSTECH Technovation Academy
Hosted by: Pardis Technology Park, Iran
Location: Pardis Technology Park, Iran International Innovation District, Tehran

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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VENUE

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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Introduction:

OIC-COMSTECH is pleased to announce an International Seminar on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), addressing critical global health challenges affecting vulnerable populations across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.NTDs comprise a group of 20 infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and parasitic worms. With the impact of climate change and global warming, these diseases are increasingly spreading beyond tropical regions into temperate climates.

A special focus of this seminar will be Leishmaniasis, one of the top ten NTDs worldwide, affecting more than 12 million people globally. In this seminar, a team of internationally renowned speakers will discuss diagnostics of NTDs, structure-based and AI supported drug discovery targeting the Leishmaniasis causing parasites.

Participation:

• Physical participation is only open for residents of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and nearby Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Virtual participation is open to all interested individuals of OIC member states and others.

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• Registration outcome will be shared through email, therefore, please give your valid email address.

Pre-Requisite:

• Education: MS or above
• Fields: Natural Sciences/Applied Biological Sciences/ Microbiologist/ Virologist/Medicine/Molecular Biology

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Climate change has emerged as one of the most significant challenges affecting fisheries resources and aquatic ecosystems globally. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, salinity intrusion, habitat degradation, and increasing occurrences of extreme climatic events have profound implications for fish production, biodiversity conservation, and food security. Fisheries-dependent communities are particularly vulnerable to these environmental changes, necessitating innovative and sustainable approaches to fisheries management and aquaculture development.

Technological advancements are transforming the fisheries sector by introducing climate-smart aquaculture systems, biotechnology applications, precision monitoring technologies, remote sensing, and data-driven resource management tools. These innovations offer promising opportunities to enhance productivity, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and support sustainable utilization of fisheries resources. However, challenges related to technological accessibility, capacity building, policy implementation, and climate adaptation remain significant concerns, particularly for developing countries.

Guest Speakers

• Prof. Dr. Dr. Md. Samsul Alam
  Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics
  Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh
• Prof. Dr. Eng. Sapto Andriyono, S.Pi., M.T.

Department of Marine Affairs,

Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science

Universitas Airlangga

• Prof. Dr. Dr. Md. Samsul Alam
  Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience
  Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Bangladesh

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 10 September, 2026
• Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time)
• Platform: Zoom
• Registration Link: Click Here

Date: 07 – 09 September 2026

1. BACKGROUND

Water security remains a critical challenge across many OIC Member States due to climate variability, rapid population growth, urbanization, weak governance frameworks, and limited technical and financial capacity for sustainable water management. These challenges disproportionately affect vulnerable communities, exacerbate inequalities, and undermine progress toward sustainable development, public health, food security, and economic resilience. Addressing water insecurity, therefore, requires not only technical solutions but also inclusive governance, evidence-based decision making, and effective mobilization of resources for implementation.

Despite ongoing efforts, many water sector professionals and institutions across OIC Member States face gaps in access to practical training on integrated water governance, use of data for planning and monitoring, and development of bankable water projects. Strengthening these capacities—while fostering cross-country learning and collaboration—can significantly enhance national and regional responses to water stress. This 3-day intensive training is designed to respond to these needs by equipping participants with practical tools, applied knowledge, and peer-learning opportunities aligned with OIC priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 6. Capacity building and institutional strengthening in Inclusive Governance and Policy Frameworks for Water Security, Data-Driven Decision Making for Sustainable Water Management and Project Development and Resource Mobilization for Water Security will promote the achievement of the OIC Water Vision of “working together for a water secure future”

Daily Thematic Focus;

Day 1: Inclusive Governance and Policy Frameworks for Water Security

Day 2: Data-Driven Decision Making for Sustainable Water Management

Day 3: Project Development and Partnerships for Water Security

• OBJECTIVES

• To enhance understanding of inclusive and participatory water governance approaches that promote equity and accountability.
• To build practical skills in using data, indicators, and digital tools for water planning, monitoring, and decision making.
• To strengthen participants’ ability to design and mobilize water security projects aligned with national priorities and donor requirements.
• To foster peer learning, interdisciplinary dialogue, and collaboration among water stakeholders across OIC Member States.

• STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE

This training will strengthen the capacity of water sector professionals and policymakers in OIC Member States to design, manage, and mobilize sustainable water security interventions through inclusive governance, data-driven decision making, and effective project development.

• EXPECTED IMPACTS

• Improved capacity of participants to apply inclusive governance principles in water management
• Enhanced ability to use data and evidence for informed water-related decision making
• Increased readiness of participants to develop and mobilize water security projects
• Strengthened networks and collaboration among water professionals across OIC Member States

• Who can Attend?
• Water Resources Experts, Network and Platforms in the OIC Member States, Observer States and beyond
• OIC Water Resources Institutions
• Water Departments from the OIC Member States
• Water Engineers, Hydrologists
• University Faculties related to Water and Environment,
• Water Monitoring Units and Utility Regulation Authorities
• Transboundary Water Cooperation Committees
• Invite interested Data Scientists from Universities, and Hydrological centers

Mode: Hybrid

Venue for Onsite participation: OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Zoom Link for online Participation

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Certificate
Participants will be certified

For more information, please kindly contact Mr. Omar Jallow at omarjallow@comstech.org

8-9 September 2025, University of Technology – Iraq

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Organized by: OIC-COMSTECH
In collaboration with: SAWiE Ecosystems Ltd.
Date: 24 August 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: 3^rd Floor, COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad
Format: Hybrid

About the Event

OIC-COMSTECH, in collaboration with SAWiE Ecosystems Ltd., is organizing an International Roundtable and Technical Dialogue on “Unlocking Agricultural Carbon Markets: Climate-Smart Solutions for a Resilient Future.”

Agriculture remains central to food security, livelihoods, exports and economic growth across Pakistan and many OIC member states. At the same time, agricultural activities—including rice cultivation, livestock, synthetic fertilizer use and on-farm energy consumption—contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. The transition towards climate-smart and low-carbon agriculture therefore presents both a challenge and an important opportunity.

The Roundtable will explore how climate-smart agriculture, nature-based solutions, regenerative agriculture and carbon-market mechanisms can help reduce emissions while maintaining agricultural productivity, improving resilience, strengthening export competitiveness and creating new opportunities for farmers and other stakeholders.

Objectives

The Roundtable aims to:

• Convene government, industry, financial institutions, researchers and farming stakeholders around a shared agenda for agricultural decarbonization.
• Build a common understanding of how nature-based and climate-smart solutions can translate into carbon assets and verified emissions reductions.
• Explore pathways, integrity safeguards and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms for taking agricultural carbon projects to market under Pakistan’s Carbon Market Policy Guidelines and Article 6.

Who Can Attend?

The Roundtable is particularly relevant for:

• Government officials and policymakers working in agriculture, climate change, environment, food security and finance
• Agricultural researchers and scientists
• Agribusinesses and private-sector organizations
• Agri-tech and climate-smart agriculture companies
• Farmers, farmer associations and cooperatives
• Development partners and international organizations

Key Themes

The technical dialogue will focus on i. Climate-Smart Agriculture, ii. Sustainable Rice Production & Carbon Markets, iii. Climate-Smart Irrigation, iv.Nature-Based Solutions, v. Regenerative Agriculture & Carbon Markets, vi. Agricultural Carbon Markets & Article.

The detailed program includes expert presentations and panel discussions on carbon markets, sustainable rice production, climate-smart irrigation, nature-based solutions, regenerative agriculture, methane reduction and biochar.

Registration & Participation

The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, providing an opportunity for both in-person (For Rawalpindi / Islamabad residents) and online participation.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ptAGp34DYNSidAu77

For further information and participation:
Dr. Khalid Mahmood
Founder, SAWiE Ecosystems
khalid.mahmood@sawie.net

Ms. Khazima Muazim
Senior Program Manager, OIC-COMSTECH
khazima@comstech.org

Date: 2nd ,September 2025
Venue: COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Time: 10:00-3:30 PST

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About the Workshop:

OIC – COMSTECH, in collaboration with leading botanical scientists from Azerbaijan & other OIC countries is organizing a focused One-day international workshop on nature-based medicinal and cosmetic products. The workshop will showcase traditional knowledge, research advances, product development, and commercialization strategies in the field of botanical sciences.

This event aims to strengthen scientific exchange and promote collaborative research between Pakistan, Azerbaijan & OIC countries on herbal medicines and cosmetic formulations using indigenous plant resources.

Objective:

The primary aim of the workshop is to:

1. Foster scientific exchange between Pakistan, OIC members and Azerbaijan.
2. Promote collaborative research on indigenous medicinal plants.
3. Explore product development strategies in herbal medicine and cosmetics.
4. Facilitate knowledge transfer and commercialization pathways in the botanical sector.

 Key Themes:

1. Medicinal plant biodiversity of Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and OIC member states.
2. Traditional knowledge systems and pharmacological validation.
3. Botanical extract formulations for dermatology and cosmetics.
4. Scientific research and innovation in herbal product development.
5. Pakistan, Azerbaijan and OIC member states R&D collaboration and commercialization pathways.

Target Beneficiaries:

•     Researchers and scientists in the field of botany, pharmacognosy, and natural products.

•     Faculty members and postgraduate students from relevant disciplines.

•     Industry professionals in herbal medicine and cosmetic formulation.

•     Policymakers and R&D stakeholders from OIC countries.

Speakers & Experts from:

• Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.
• International speakers from Iran, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

PARTICIPANTS:

• Registration Link: Click Here
• Physically only for Islamabad/Rawalpindi residents.
• Virtual: Open for all OIC members states & other countries.
• Certificates will be provided to all participants-80% of attendance is necessary for certificates.

Highlights:

• Inaugural session with senior Scientists from Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
• Scientific presentations and expert talks.
• Certificate of participation for attendees.

Limited Seats Available – Pre-registration Required
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 Date: 20^th August 2026
Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm

Background:

Rapid urbanization and climate change are reshaping cities across the world, particularly in OIC Member States where growing populations continue to place increasing pressure on infrastructure, natural resources, and essential public services. Rising greenhouse gas emissions, unsustainable construction practices, urban heat, flooding, air pollution, and declining green spaces have made climate resilience a priority for sustainable urban development.

To address these challenges, OIC-COMSTECH, under the Forum on Environment and Ecosystem Restoration (CFEER), is organizing an online seminar on “Building Climate Resilient Smart Cities for a Sustainable Future.” The seminar will bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students to explore innovative strategies, digital technologies, and collaborative approaches for developing smarter, more inclusive, and climate-resilient cities across OIC Member and Observer States.

Objectives

• To promote integrated approaches for developing climate-resilient and sustainable smart cities.
• To strengthen the link between scientific research, technology, and urban policymaking.
• To share practical strategies for sustainable urban infrastructure, mobility, energy management, and climate adaptation.

Expected Outcomes

• Enhanced understanding of climate-resilient urban planning and smart city solutions.
• Improved collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners on sustainable urban development.
• Identification of practical and innovative approaches for building inclusive, resilient, and environmentally sustainable cities across OIC Member States.

Who Can Apply:

Researchers, faculty members, policymakers, urban planners, professionals, development practitioners, postgraduate students, and representatives of government agencies, universities, research institutions, and relevant organizations from OIC Member and Observer States are encouraged to apply.

Registration:
For Participation, please register at: Click Here

Contact details:

For any queries, please feel free to contact:

Aneela Aziz
Internee
OIC – COMSTECH Secretariat     
Email: aneelaaziz19@gmail.com