In a significant and effective step toward realizing technological programs at SSMIC, the idea and project of developing a “liquid cooling system for pelletizing fan starters” won the title of Top Iranian Innovation of 2025 at the Ninth National Innovation Festival.

According to the Public Relations Department of SSMIC, the ceremony marking this achievement concluded at Sharif University of Technology. This accomplishment is not only a source of pride for the country’s scientific and industrial community, but it also highlights the pivotal role of SSMIC in supporting and guiding knowledge-based projects. This technological initiative, first welcomed and adopted by SSMIC in 2022, represents a milestone in the company’s approach to innovation and localization of industrial equipment. The support and collaboration of various departments within SSMIC in fostering innovation and applying modern technologies provided a reliable foundation for the growth and success of this idea.

Such support was not limited to initial approval; it extended through all stages of construction, testing, and final evaluation, ensuring that the innovation evolved from a concept into a practical and prestigious product. It is noteworthy that this action has paved the way for constructive cooperation with knowledge-based companies, demonstrating that attention to scientific and technological approaches is not merely a slogan but an operational strategy. The R&D unit of SSMIC, with a deep understanding of the importance of innovation in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing quality in the steel industry, has taken effective steps toward optimal utilization of domestic technological capacities.

This approach not only contributes to the localization of equipment but also creates opportunities for specialized employment and sustainable industrial development. Achieving this national top rank among 31 leading companies in the field of innovation is evidence of the validity of this path and the success of SSMIC’s supportive policies. This achievement demonstrates that investment in knowledge and innovation is the key to overcoming challenges and reaching the peaks of industrial progress and strength. It has been introduced as a successful model in supporting the knowledge-based ecosystem and pioneering technological transformation in the country’s steel industry.