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A Big Weekend for Iraq's Startup Scene
A packed weekend for entrepreneurship in Baghdad — from Arab Bank's AB Xelerate accelerator to an Endeavor Jordan delegation and a panel on how regional investment funds see Iraqi startups.
GIZ Iraq ProDigi: An Ecosystem Retreat in Erbil
GIZ Iraq's ProDigi program gathered 15+ ecosystem-support organizations from five Iraqi cities in Erbil to map the next 2.5 years.
IIEF Slemani: A Turning Point for Iraq's Ecosystem
At the second IIEF in Sulaymaniyah's rehabilitated Tobacco Factory — Baltic lessons, KRG reform announcements, and a real turning point for Iraqi startups.
Baghdad Business School: Bridging Education and the Job Market
Addressing the 2nd cohort of Baghdad Business School — combining academia with market professionals to close the gap between education and employment.
Handing Over Iraq's Business Development Manual
After 18 months, the 248-page Business Development Manual was officially handed to Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education — co-authored with GIZ and the EU to help students build MSMEs.
Yanhad Demo Day: Eight New Iraqi Startups
Judging the Demo Day of Yanhad's 2nd edition (EU-funded, by Expertise France & The Station) — 8 business ideas after 4 months of training, from a program that incubated 200+ across Iraq.