Top 3 Accelerators and Incubators in Iran (2026)
Iran's startup scene is centered in its capital, Tehran. Accelerators there focus on areas like technology and financial services.
Programs like Avatech have made a couple of investments to support early-stage companies. Others, such as TECENTER, have seen both an investment and an exit from their portfolio.
Below is our list of the best 3 accelerators and incubators in Iran.
Failory's Top 3 Picks
1. TECENTER
Operating as the corporate innovation center for Torfenegar, TECENTER has invested in over 15 Iranian startups since 2015. They focus on fostering growth for early-stage companies in the IT, software, and web development sectors through investment and mentorship.
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 1 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
2. Finnova
As Iran's first fintech innovation center, Finnova provides early-stage startups in financial technology and e-commerce with vital investment and resources. They specialize in connecting these new ventures to the country's established banking and financial industries to accelerate their growth.
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | — |
| Nº of Exits | — |
3. Avatech
As Iran's first startup accelerator, Avatech guides early-stage companies through a six-month program designed to prepare them for growth. They provide essential seed funding, mentorship, and a collaborative workspace to help new ventures succeed and secure further investment.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Said Rahmani, Mo Malayeri |
| Nº of Investments | 2 |
| Nº of Exits | — |

