Startups are exciting and all the rage, but let’s face it, a successful startup isn’t always easy to achieve. Do what you love ✔️. Find your niche ✔️. We haven’t talked about this one much, but do also pick the right industry to launch a business in. Ideally, an industry that isn’t too crowded and […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Fundraising is far from enjoyable for most founders; but in the words of Thanos (well, kind of) fundraising is inevitable. You wish you could be using your time working on your startup without worrying about those overhead costs. To make it more complex, funding in Iraq is difficult to find. We’ve looked at how to […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
In 2019, we highlighted some of the most influential women in Iraq’s tech scene. The women on this list inspired us as they broke through stereotypes and created a movement in their respective cities. This was in a country rated by a National Geographic study as the sixth worst place in the world to be […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) launched one of the first accelerator programs in Iraq – the Takween Accelerator. As part of the Yanhad project, the program aims to promote civic engagement and entrepreneurship among Iraqi youth. Having launched in June 2020, the accelerator is funded by the European Union and the Crisis and […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Access to appropriate financing is key to enabling small businesses to grow and expand. A lack of access to financing is often one of the biggest factors holding businesses back. In Iraq, funding options are limited and can sometimes seem unattainable. However, there is a way to increase the chances of obtaining funding for Iraqi […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Iraq’s startup stories commonly originate from Erbil and Baghdad. Lesser known are the Najaf startups, just 100 miles south of Baghdad. Najaf is widely known as Iraq’s religious capital and the centre of Shia theology and knowledge. However, a startup scene is emerging despite the lack of funding and training for entrepreneurs in the city. […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Since our previous article, 10 Technology Startups in Iraq You Need to Know About, we wanted to introduce you to another amazing eight startups making waves in the country’s tech scene. From fintech and tourism to the medical field, these startups in Iraq have overcome significant challenges to launch their businesses and are constantly striving […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Check out the Iraqi tech solutions leading the country’s digital revolution.Read More اقرأ المزيد
In a city embraced by the shadow of untold stories, a significant transformation is taking place. Despite the challenges and setbacks faced due to years of conflict, a promising tech scene emerges in Mosul, defying the echoes of the barriers that once existed. Led by initiatives like the Shaalan Marwan Tech Hub, Mosul’s tech scene […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Wayl, the payments platform for online sellers in Iraq, has successfully secured $150,000 in pre-seed funding from EQIQ Ventures, a VC fund led by Mohamed Al-Hakim. This investment is a significant milestone for Wayl as it aims to empower social media merchants and freelance workers across the region. It is also the first investment in […]Read More اقرأ المزيد