Tuskano Innovation Club

Description

Tuscano Innovation Club is a community-based initiative dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs, ideas, and opportunities. Our mission is to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem by creating spaces where collaboration, learning, and meaningful connections can grow. At Tuscano, we believe that entrepreneurship thrives through interaction. We bring together entrepreneurs, startup founders, professionals, and aspiring innovators to share experiences, exchange knowledge, and build valuable networks that lead to real impact.
 
Tuskano hosts events and gatherings
One of our flagship initiatives is Tuscafé, the Entrepreneurship Café of Tuscano. Tuscafé is an informal and welcoming space for conversation, networking, and idea-sharing. It has been actively operating in Sari for over a year, hosting regular meetups and entrepreneurial discussions, and has recently expanded to Amol, extending our community to a wider regional audience.
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A glimpse of one of the Tuscafe sessions
n addition to Tuscafé, Tuscano Entrepreneurship Club organises a wide range of entrepreneurial events, including networking sessions, talks, panel discussions, and innovation-focused gatherings. These events are designed to inspire, connect, and support entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey.
Education is a core pillar of our activities. We regularly offer Awebinars, workshops, and specialised courses, with a strong focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and practical business skills. Our educational programs are experience-driven and aligned with real-world challenges and market needs.
Through our community, events, Tuscafé sessions, and educational programs, Tuscano Entrepreneurship Club aims to empower individuals, foster collaboration, and contribute to sustainable economic and social development in the region.
Organizing workshps for children

Our team

Founder and CEO - Hamidreza Mokhtari Aski

Dr. Hamidreza Mokhtari Aski is the founder and CEO of Tuskano Innovation Club, an Iranian-based hub for innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurial development. With a Ph.D. in Information Science and a faculty position at Imam Khomeini Higher Education Center, he blends academic depth with practical leadership to empower the next generation of changemakers.

Inspired by international experiences—most notably his participation in Cornell University’s agribusiness acceleration program in Indonesia—Dr. Mokhtari launched Tuskano to bridge global insights with local action. Under his leadership, Tuskano has helped position Iranian agritech startups, such as Keshmoon and Binjbar, on the global stage, including participation in major exhibitions like Agritechnica 2019 in Germany. These efforts were recognized by organizations such as UNIDO Germany for their impact on sustainable innovation.

Dr. Mokhtari is also a published researcher and thought leader in digital transformation, knowledge systems, and innovation ecosystems. He brings a unique combination of analytical thinking, cross-cultural collaboration, and deep commitment to social and environmental progress.

Co-Founder & Head of Public Relations - Parisa jazayeri

Parisa Jazayeri is a Co‑Founder of Tuskano Innovation Club and leads its Public Relations efforts. With over four years of dedicated engagement, Parisa plays a pivotal role in shaping the club’s external communication, outreach, and community engagement.

As an entrepreneurial innovator, she founded the artistic startup Negarino, focusing on transforming natural waste into artistic products—an initiative she extends within Tuskano by teaching and mentoring women interested in creating art-based home enterprises. Her work centres on promoting women-led businesses, empowering them through creative skills training and enabling sustainable income generation.

Parisa has also spearheaded successful female entrepreneurship exhibitions both in Iran and internationally—from Armenia to Oman—creating platforms where women-crafted products reach newer markets. These exhibitions have helped elevate the profiles of Iranian women entrepreneurs and opened new commercial opportunities in the region.

Creative Technologist & Platform Manager – Laleh Shokri

Laleh Shokri is a creative technologist with a strong foundation in mathematics and computer science. As the Platform Manager at Tuskano Innovation Club, she leads the development and management of digital systems that support the club’s innovation programs and events.

With a deep understanding of both logic and user experience, Laleh designs and maintains web-based platforms that streamline idea submissions, project evaluations, and community engagement. She brings clarity, structure, and creative problem-solving to every aspect of the club’s digital operations.

Her interdisciplinary background, attention to detail, and commitment to accessible design make her a key contributor to Tuskano’s mission of empowering changemakers through technology and collaboration.

Graphic designer - Navid Mokhtari Aski

Navid Mokhtari is the lead Graphic Designer at Tuskano Innovation Club, where he transforms complex ideas into clear, engaging visual narratives. With a sharp eye for aesthetics and a strong sense of visual storytelling, Navid creates branding assets, event visuals, digital content, and user interface elements that reflect Tuskano’s mission and values.

He works closely with the club’s innovation and communications teams to ensure consistency, creativity, and impact across all visual materials—both online and in print. His designs not only support the club’s identity but also express the ideas submitted by young innovators and entrepreneurs.

Navid’s work plays a vital role in building Tuskano’s public image and creating inspiring, user-friendly experiences for its growing community.