Our Journey

How it started

The Founders

Our love for technology and Iraq made us start Iraqi Innovators. Whilst traditional forms of aid focus on conventional sectors and trainings, we believe that technology can accelerate a country’s growth and provide fair opportunities for all.

Since 2018

The Stories

Iraqi Innovators began as a simple blog once we realised that Iraqi entrepreneurship stories were going undocumented. 

The goal was to show the world the amazing work of Iraqi startups and tech, and tackle predominant narratives of Iraq as just a “war torn” country.

Our content includes resources for startups and professionals, alongside sharing successes of Iraqi startups and women in tech. 

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2019 to 2021 - How it's going

The Learning

We’re passionate about writing, obviously, and upskilling jobseekers, youth, and women. We offer trainings in Digital Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, and Digital Literacy.

Learn more about our trainings here.

Meet Our Partners

They Believe In Us

We aim to amplify Iraqi voices and dismantle colonial approaches to development

Our Team

Zahra Shah

Founder and Executive Director

Amara Bandukada

Co-Founder
MArketing Consultant & Director

Mina Alsada

Project Manager

Hussein Alamshawi

Copywriting Trainer

Mohammed Hallaj

Social Media Manager

Khamael Al Safi

Content Writer

Sarah Salam

Copywriting Trainer
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