Under the slogan “Towards an Entrepreneurial Society”, the promotional phase of the Iraqi National Entrepreneurship Day has been launched, commencing on Sunday, 15 February, in preparation for the official celebration on 4 March. The date coincides with the anniversary of the launch of the Riyada Initiative.

This event aims to promote a culture of entrepreneurship among students and young people. It seeks to encourage them to develop their ideas and transform them into innovative projects that contribute to strengthening the national economy and creating sustainable employment opportunities.

The University invites all students and interested participants to register and compete via the Ur electronic platform through the following link:

https://ur.gov.iq/index/show-eservice/61863/10078/org 

This initiative aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals. In particular, it supports Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, through the promotion of entrepreneurial projects; Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, by encouraging innovation; and Goal 4 – Quality Education, by equipping students with the entrepreneurial and knowledge-based skills required for the labour market.

The University reaffirms its commitment to supporting national initiatives that contribute to building an active entrepreneurial society founded on creativity and innovation.