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Policy & Legislation
Shape clearer rules, safeguards, and institutional pathways for entrepreneurship.
IEIC Innovation CouncilIraqi Entrepreneurship & Innovation Council
Towards a Diversified & Sustainable Knowledge Economy
A national platform connecting policy, programs, capital, research, and Iraqi talent into one practical innovation ecosystem.
Policy
Innovation
Investment
Research
Global Partnerships
About IEIC
A national platform for Iraq's innovation economy.
The Iraqi Entrepreneurship and Innovation Council connects public institutions, founders, investors, universities, and Iraqi talent into one practical platform for policy, programs, and partnerships.
Status
Independent national institution
Mandate
Entrepreneurship, innovation, and knowledge economy
Reach
Public sector, founders, investors, academia, and diaspora
National Mandate
Four workstreams, one operating agenda.
The council's work is organized into focused mandates so partners can quickly understand where to engage.
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Venture Growth
Move founders from idea validation to incubation, acceleration, and investment readiness.
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Knowledge & Technology
Connect research, digital transformation, and applied innovation to market needs.
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Partnerships & Reach
Link Iraq's ecosystem with local institutions, global networks, and diaspora expertise.
Programs
Practical support across the founder journey.
IEIC programs are designed to move projects from idea to institution: advisory support, capacity building, finance readiness, and partnership access.
Explore programs01Incubation
02Acceleration
03Training & Development
04Financing
05Mentorship
06Partnerships
Partners
A shared table for Iraq's innovation ecosystem.
The council convenes the institutions that shape policy, capital, talent, research, and market access.
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Private Sector
Universities
Global Partners
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