Key Developments and Decisions:

• Independent Structure:
• Dr. Abbas Kalantari, President of Yazd University, announced the creation of an independent structure for the Science and Technology Park.
• Under the new organizational chart, the technology park will be defined as a center under the university president's office, granting it independent management and a dedicated budget.
• Addressing Space Constraints:
• A significant challenge highlighted was the lack of physical space within the park.
• Dr. Kalantari expressed optimism that suitable measures would be taken to resolve this issue.
• The university's long-term plan involves relocating the technology park to the university's eastern site, specifically the men's dormitory area.
• Dr. Ahmadreza Faghih Khorasani, head of the science and technology park, also mentioned the lack of physical space as one of the main challenges.
• It was mentioned that the "Technology Building 1" will be completely renovated with support from the Ministry of Defense and defense industries, and that a significant budget has been allocated for this. Even with this renovation increasing the size of the park is seen as necessary.
• University and Park Collaboration:
• Dr. Faghih emphasized the importance of collaboration between Yazd University and the Science and Technology Park as a crucial factor in the park's success.
• He highlighted this cooperation as a model for effective collaboration between academic and technological institutions.
• He also highlighted the benefits that companies in the park recieve from the university and the science and technology park.
• The park provides support for the companies, and the companies benefit from being associated with the university, and also benefit from the legal advantages of being in the science and technology park.
• Company Concerns:
• Representatives from the companies located within the park voiced their concerns and challenges.
• Ending the meeting:
• The meeting was ended with those in attendance sharing an Iftar meal.