The real estate sector in Iraq is one of the most crucial and fastest growing sectors of the economy. In recent years, there has been an increase in investment in this sector, which has led to new challenges and opportunities. The sector is complex and constantly evolving, so it is essential to have new solutions […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
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Edtech platform Eduba has launched its ‘’Super App’’ – the first EdTech super app in Iraq and SWANA that offers multiple services. Unlike other educational apps, the Eduba super app has four essential components in their all-in-one learning management system, which includes interactive learning content, ride hailing, and payments. “Our eyes are on the Iraqi […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Iraq’s technology and startup sector has seen an increase in investments in Iraqi tech startups, and growing interest from local and international companies in the sector. Hawler Information Technology Exhibition (HITEX) is an annual exhibition hosted in Erbil, the capital city of Iraqi Kurdistan. Influenced and inspired by Dubai’s yearly GITEX summit, HITEX best exemplifies […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Startups create jobs, new products and disruption. Agreed. We all love startups and we know that many in Iraq work hard to make ideas ‘happen’, with stories of Iraqi entrepreneurs inspiring us everyday. At the same time, around the world and particularly in Iraq, the process is far from easy. Our Startup from Scratch articles […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
In December 2021, we talked about the reasons why some startups in Iraq fail. It’s difficult to provide accurate explanations of course – data and numbers on the startup scene in Iraq isn’t available, and with a nascent and small ecosystem, we don’t always have enough stories to learn from. But this is exactly why […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
The adoption of 3D printing technology is on the rise. Enthusiasts and professionals alike are using it to overcome the manufacturing gap in Iraq. The decreasing cost and widespread availability of materials and technical information has made it possible for anyone with the purchasing power to launch their very own manufacturing centres. In this article, […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Baghdad-based Alsaree3 Group, consisting of Alsaree3 (food-delivery) and AlZajel Express (last-mile delivery services), closed an additional 7-figure bridge round, bringing its total amount of funding raised in 2021 to over $4 million. The two bridge rounds closed in 2021 were led by Euphrates Ventures while Bassam Falah, CEO of Innovest ME, Mohammed Khudairi, founder of Iraq Tech Ventures, and Subhi Khudairi, President […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
The assumption is that startups in Iraq fail because of unviable business models, or ideas which do not address the right problem. In many cases, these are true. However, many Iraqi founders have ideas in the right industry and are addressing the right market, but still do not prevail. The way we see it, many […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Recent years have seen an explosion in the e-commerce sector in Iraq. The industry has transformed from a niche, dominated by tech-savvy individuals, to becoming a mainstream service for the average Iraqi consumer. According to a survey done by Think Bank Iraq, 57% of Iraqi internet users have shopped at least once online. This has […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Startups create jobs, new products and disruption. Agreed. We all love startups and we know that many in Iraq work hard to make ideas ‘happen’, with stories of Iraqi entrepreneurs inspiring us everyday. At the same time, around the world and particularly in Iraq, the process is far from easy. Our Startup from Scratch articles […]Read More اقرأ المزيد