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Establishing mechanisms to attract and retain skilled human resources is on the agenda of many governments worldwide. Iran has recently been looking to take advantage of the capacity of foreign experts and entrepreneurs. Still, the lack of study support and the lack of adequate infrastructure to implement such a plan, its successful implementation has faced challenges. This study's primary purpose is to investigate and identify the logic governing startup visas as a mechanism for attracting innovative foreign entrepreneurs. Also, identifying the factors affecting the attraction and retention of innovative startups and entrepreneurs and determine the factors that create attractiveness for... 

Considering that emigration has been one of the serious and popular issues in Iran during the past decades, the capacity of talents and non-resident elites, who are important pillars of the development of the country's knowledge-based economy, should not be overlooked. One of the best measures in order to achieve the long-term goals of the country's scientific perspective and to take advantage of the scientific reserves of Iranian scientists and specialists abroad is to increase return migration. However, the country does not have enough capacity to hire skilled and specialized labor abroad, Iran can become an entrepreneurial power plant for several reasons. Therefore, the entrepreneurial...