On the 10th of December 2024, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Iraq Venture Partners (IVP) organised a signing ceremony at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Baghdad to launch the second phase of the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF). The ceremony was attended by Hans Sandee, Charge d ’Affairs of the Embassy […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Electric vehicles have been gaining popularity worldwide due to their eco-friendliness and long-term cost savings. An electric vehicle (EV) is a type of vehicle that is powered by an electric motor rather than a traditional internal combustion engine. EVs are typically fuelled by electricity, which is stored in a battery pack that can be recharged […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Investing in startups can be a risky but potentially rewarding endeavour, and this is especially true in emerging markets such as Iraq. Despite the challenges and uncertainties that come with investing in a volatile region, there are also many opportunities for those willing to take on the risk. Here are some key considerations for those […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
The food and grocery delivery market in Iraq has seen a significant increase in recent years, with a growing number of customers turning to these services for their daily needs. However, retaining customers in this market can be a challenging task, as competition and perks increase. Why Customers Switch One of the main reasons customers […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
I heard this line in an online meeting last year. While it seems like a cliché, I keep wondering what does it mean to me? To most people? For me, it means an education system that benefits the ones who run it: teachers, administrators, and board members. The goal of such a system is to […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
In recent years, Iraq has seen a rapid expansion of its banking and payment sector, with more and more people opening bank accounts and using digital payment methods. This trend has been fueled by the growing number of banks establishing branches and installing ATMs, as well as businesses installing point-of-sale (POS) terminals to accept card […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
According to this United Nations report, women’s participation rates in the global labour market between the ages of 25 and 54 increased in the 1990s to between 60 and 85 percent. Unfortunately, this has not been the case for Iraqi women, whereby women’s entry into the labour market is a huge challenge in Iraq. Increasing […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
You’ve probably heard of entrepreneurs, but have you heard of solopreneurs? While the concept might seem odd at first, it’s actually pretty simple: a solopreneur is someone who starts a business on their own—without a co-founder or employees. It’s a popular option in Iraq for people who want to get involved with entrepreneurship but don’t […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
The world of business is a competitive and merciless one. It’s a jungle where the strong devour the weak. In such a world you have to adapt to the environment, evolve your skills and capabilities, and keep up with the changes going on, or like the mammoth, your business is also going to get extinct. […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Every Entrepreneur starts somewhere—and sometimes that means starting from nothing. When you’re just getting started, it can be hard to know where to begin. You’d think that after decades of war and unrest, Iraqis would be tired of the whole entrepreneurship thing. After all, who wants to go through all that trouble just to get […]Read More اقرأ المزيد