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Official and Trusted Platform
Established with the approval of the Prime Minister of Iraq, the Council enjoys high legitimacy as a recognized institutional framework for engaging with the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Iraq.
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Institutional clarity for Iraq's innovation economy.
Learn how IEIC is positioned as a national platform for entrepreneurship, innovation, and knowledge-economy coordination.
About Us
About the Council
An Independent National Institution for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Iraq
The Iraqi Entrepreneurship and Innovation Council (IEIC) is an independent, non-governmental national institution, established to serve as the central reference point for driving innovation and promoting entrepreneurship in Iraq. The Council provides an institutional framework that combines national priorities, government support, and global orientation to build a diversified and sustainable Iraqi economy led by knowledge.
Acting as a national platform, the Council seeks to unify fragmented efforts in innovation and entrepreneurship and transform them into an integrated ecosystem that brings together policymakers, the private sector, universities, diaspora, and entrepreneurs to create real economic value and sustainable jobs.
At a Glance
Year of Establishment
2024
Legal Status
Independent national institution, non-governmental, approved by the Prime Minister
Focus
Entrepreneurship · Innovation · Knowledge Economy
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Integrated National & International Network
Under its umbrella, the Council connects government entities, private sector companies, universities and research centers, Iraqi experts abroad, and entrepreneurs and start-ups.
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Innovation-Driven Growth Environment
The Council provides business incubators, specialized accelerators, programs to support and protect intellectual property, and mentorship and training programs for entrepreneurs.
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Strategic Partnerships
The Council builds long-term partnerships with ministries, international organizations, financial institutions, and global networks focused on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Vision & Mission
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A Knowledge Economy as Iraq's Gateway
The knowledge economy is the real gateway to building a diversified and sustainable Iraqi economy that can compete regionally and globally and remain resilient in the face of crises and rapid global change.
Our Mission
The Wealth of Iraqi Minds as a Bridge
To rely on the wealth of Iraqi minds as the bridge that unites government institutions and policymakers, private sector companies and investors, universities and research centers, and Iraqi competencies at home and abroad — to build a national innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem that contributes to economic diversification and sustainable job creation.
Guiding Philosophy
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Transition from Rentier to Knowledge Economy
The oil-based rentier economy is no longer sufficient for Iraq's future. The Council believes a knowledge-based economy is the strategic path toward a diversified, sustainable economy driven by innovation, technology, and human capital.
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Continuous Innovation
The Council views continuous and renewed innovation not as a luxury, but as a necessity to keep pace with global change, absorb emerging technologies, and respond to the challenges of sustainable development.
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A Unifying Bridge
The Council acts as a unifying bridge connecting government, private sector, universities and research centers, and Iraqi diaspora and experts under a single vision for a cohesive national innovation ecosystem.