Iran's National Elites Foundation (INEF;[4] Persian: بنياد ملي نخبگان, Bonyad-e Melli-e Nokhebegan) is an Iranian governmental organization.

Iran National Elites Foundation (INEF) is a statewide organization and composed of members with significant scientific and executive background.

[11] According to INEF a Brilliant Talent or an Intellectual giftedness person is who has the potential to be an actual elite but needs special support, guidance and empowerment to become one in the future.

[15] The applicant must be fitted in at least one of the following categories:[16][17] 1- Ranked 1st – 3rd in the national or international scientific Olympiads (by confirmation from the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology or Ministry of Education and INEF) 2- Award winners at Khwarizmi International Award, Razi, Farabi, Babaei (Rahneshan) or similar prominent scientific festivals (by confirmation from the Ministry of Science, Research) 3- Award winners at the national skills competition or international prominent competitions 4- Having a major role in an important and effective invention or discovery (according to INEF regulations) 5- Ranked 1st–3rd in the national or international Quranic competitions (by confirmation from the Ministry Culture and INEF) 6- Selected highly ranked students in the National Entrance Exam 7- Selected highly ranked students in the Comprehensive Medical Exam 8- National selected students by confirmation from the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and INEF) 9- Artists with prominent creations according to INEF regulations 10- Selected graduates at BSc., MSc and PhD level.

Having an effective and significant role in solving an issue or an Applied research with national importance approved based on INEF regulations.