Reza Kalantarinejad

Reza Kalantarinejad is a renowned innovator and serial entrepreneur with a specialization in convergent technologies and innovation process management.

With a background in Mechanical Engineering including a PhD from Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran, Reza has been deeply involved in the development of cutting-edge technologies.

He founded HAMGARA, a pioneering venture focused on biological and gas nanosensors, showcasing his expertise in the field of innovative technology.

As the CEO of SHEZAN accelerator, Reza invested in startups centered around convergent technologies, demonstrating his leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

Currently, Reza serves as the CEO and co-founder of HAMAVA Innovation Factory, the first of its kind in Iran, underscoring his commitment to fostering innovation in the region.

His impressive accolades include winning the Kharazmi National Prize in Applied Research as a research fellow, and authoring multiple books and international articles on convergent technologies.

Reza's passion lies in managing the innovation process, developing new products based on emerging technologies like nanoelectronics and biosensors, and driving forward the fourth wave of scientific-technological development.

With over five years of experience in technology accelerators, venture capital, and corporate startups engagement, Reza Kalantarinejad is a visionary leader at the forefront of technological innovation.