Background of the Working Group

The BRICS Working Group on Research Infrastructures and Mega-Science Projects was established in 2015 during the 3rd Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Science, Technology, and Innovation. The key objectives of this Working Group include strengthening cooperation on large-scale research infrastructures, supporting initiatives that lead to the efficient use, development, and management of mega-science projects, and creating a dynamic environment for the advancement of research infrastructures among BRICS countries.

The BRICS Working Group on Research Infrastructures and Mega-Science Projects provides opportunities for fundamental and applied research that can lead to solutions for shared challenges faced by BRICS and the global community. The Working Group is also responsible for developing the digital platform “BRICS Global Research Advanced Infrastructure Network (BRICS GRAIN)”, which provides information on more than 30 research infrastructures across BRICS member states in five key fields: energy, nanotechnology, biology, fundamental physics, and astronomy. Overall, facilitating data sharing, enabling access to laboratories, and making this process a core component of BRICS’ collaborative efforts is the main objective of this platform.

Program and Focus Areas of the Meeting

Date: 8–10 December 2025 (17–19 Azar 1404)
Venue: Azadi Hotel, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran will host the 7th Meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Research Infrastructures and Mega-Science Projects from 8 to 10 December 2025 at the Azadi Hotel in Tehran.

The key focus areas of the Tehran meeting include:

• Advancing joint research cooperation among BRICS member states

• Supporting the development of mechanisms for defining and financing mega-science projects

• Strengthening the role of research infrastructures as drivers of innovation, sustainable development, and science diplomacy

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Organizers and Partner Institutions

This event is organized, managed, and led by the Center for Progress and Development Cooperation of the Presidency, serving as the national BRICS focal point for technology and innovation, in collaboration with the Organization for International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Development of the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy.

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