The Iraq Hackathon brought together tech entrepreneurs across Iraq in an online event that took place from the 6th to the 8th of November. After 450 applications, 65 business ideas were chosen and evaluated for their validity in the Iraqi market. After a weekend of mentorship and building a prototype and pitch deck, 10 teams […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
The concept of the hackathon began around twenty years ago by a group of young programmers. A hackathon is defined as an event that brings together a group of people with shared interests and skills to exchange experiences or solve a problem. Hackathons are occasions for individuals and enterprises to stimulate innovation through collaboration. It also […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Wastepreneur is a capacity development, market activation and entrepreneurship programme for SME development in the waste management sector for Mosul and Basra, organised by cewas. Cewas Middle East and Black Forest Solutions GmbH have teamed up with the support of GIZ’s Private Sector Development and Employment Promotion Project to provide a specialised, 10-month incubation programme […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Miswag, Iraq’s leading e-commerce platform, today announced the successful closing of its second round of seed funding. Coordinated by Iraq Tech Ventures and led by Euphrates Iraq Fund and Shwan Ibrahim Taha, Chairman of Rabee Securities, this round was funded by the same consortium of institutional and individual investors from the Middle East and United States that participated […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
The rise of e-learning in the last decade has brought forth a range of solutions to provide high-quality education to people of all ages. Recent COVID lockdowns have inspired people all over the world to learn new skills at home using free and paid online courses. But today, the internet services and traditional methods of […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Baghdad-based food delivery app Alsaree3, and it’s sister company Al Zajel which provides last-mile deliveries and e-logistics services in Baghdad, recently closed its six figure seed round. The seed round was led by Iraq Tech Ventures and Mr. Shwan Ibrahim Taha, Chairman of Rabee Securities. Other investors in this round included Rawaz Rauf, New Venture […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
KAPITA has launched Iraq’s first Angel Investor Network (IAIN) that is dedicated to connecting startups with angel investors in order to develop the Iraqi entrepreneurship ecosystem. The network is sponsored by the German Government through GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation). KAPITA is a private sector development company that aims to empower small and medium-sized […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Erbil Delivery has announced that it has been acquired by Lezzoo for an undisclosed cash and equity deal. Erbil Delivery is an online grocery shopping app in Erbil which launched in 2018. It was the first to offer on-demand grocery delivery and became a city-favourite. Lezzoo, which recently raised a seven-figure seed round, has also […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Entrepreneurship programs aim to create a collaborative community for entrepreneurs to learn from successful businessmen and women, and experienced trainers. These programs shed light on the challenges facing startups and help guide entrepreneurs through developing their businesses with mentorship, trainings, and financing. There are growing efforts and programs to support Iraqi entrepreneurs and those interested […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
London, UK / Najaf, Iraq: Iraqi Innovators today announced their e-commerce store selling clothing, accessories, and home items across the USA, Canada, Europe and UK. The store offers a new way for consumers to purchase high quality goods with a social impact that supports the growth of the creative industry in Iraq. Profits are divided […]Read More اقرأ المزيد