A warm welcome to this month's new Full Members! 

This month, we are pleased to welcome four new Full Members from China, Ethiopia, Iran and Uruguay. With Ethiopia joining the IASP network, IASP global presence has grown from 81 to 82 countries. Join us in celebrating this exciting milestone!  

Get to know the four new Full Members: 

Qianhai Shenzhen–Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub (Ehub) - China

Qianhai Shenzhen–Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub (Ehub) is a business incubator dedicated to supporting cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship. Located in the Qianhai Shenzhen–Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, Ehub helps entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and around the world access opportunities in mainland China. Through its incubation, acceleration and business development services, together with connections to investors, universities and industry, Ehub provides entrepreneurs with the resources and networks needed to grow their businesses. 

Ethiopian IT Park- Ethiopia  

Ethiopian IT Park is a Science Park established to support Ethiopia's digital transformation and strengthen the country's position as a leading ICT and innovation hub in Africa. Home to a growing community of technology companies and startups, the park provides infrastructure, business support and incubation services while fostering collaboration between government, academia and industry. Through its focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and digital infrastructure, Ethiopian IT Park is helping drive the development of Ethiopia's technology ecosystem. 

Mashhad Innovation Factory – Iran 

Mashhad Innovation Factory is an innovation hub located in Mashhad, Iran. It was created through the adaptive reuse of a former Coca-Cola factory and developed between 2019-2021. The campus combines 10,000 m² of renovated workspace with 27,000 m² of restored parkland, providing a collaborative environment for 33 resident companies and a wide range of innovation stakeholders. A key feature is the Ferdowsi Accelerator, which supports technology commercialisation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and startup development. 

Parque Tecnológico Industrial y Científico del Cerro de Montevideo - Uruguay 

Parque Tecnológico Industrial y Científico del Cerro de Montevideo (PTI Cerro) is located in Montevideo, Uruguay. Spanning 20 hectares, the park is home to 56 companies across manufacturing, logistics, services, and technology-related sectors, providing infrastructure and business support to enhance productivity and growth. The park also counts with a business incubator, which offers workspace, mentoring, training, and networking opportunities for early-stage companies. 

IASP is delighted to welcome these organisations to the IASP community and look forward to the knowledge sharing, collaboration, and international connections they will bring to our global network.