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This research provides market research insights into Iraq’s startup ecosystem, exploring untapped opportunities, demographic and economic fundamentals, ecosystem enablers, startup activity, and access to finance. It examines private sector challenges, investment trends, and support programs, offering data-driven insights for investors, accelerators, policymakers, and stakeholders evaluating entrepreneurship and startup growth in Iraq.

This policy brief documents the findings of the second policy dialogue held in December 2022 on company registration in Iraq. It examines legal and regulatory barriers facing startups and SMEs, highlights gaps in the current company classification system, and explores how informal business operations affect Iraq’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The brief reflects discussions among government representatives, legislators, and private sector stakeholders.

This research maps the Iraqi entrepreneurial ecosystem by identifying key growth domains, involved actors, and leading support programs. It provides a structured overview of startups, SMEs, investors, support organizations, and policymakers, offering data-driven insights and infographics to guide ecosystem development and inform future entrepreneurship initiatives in Iraq.

This research presents an updated quantitative assessment of the Iraqi entrepreneurial ecosystem, building on the 2020 Iraqi Entrepreneurs Journey study. It analyzes founders’ profiles, startup characteristics, funding sources, team formation, and registration challenges, providing updated insights for policymakers, investors, researchers, and ecosystem stakeholders.