Every day, we hear inspiring stories of women who started from nothing and created real change. This time, there’s a dedicated place where those stories come together—turning inspiration into tangible impact. The Iraq Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2025 is set to convene in Baghdad, offering a vital platform for female founders, investors, and key ecosystem players. This one-day event is essential for anyone looking to build a professional network, secure funding, or gain mentorship to elevate their entrepreneurial journey in the burgeoning Iraqi market.
Event Details
- What: Women Entrepreneurs Forum
- When: November 17, 2025
- Where: Baghdad, Iraq
- Focus Areas: Women’s Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Funding & Investment, Networking, Iraqi Economic Development
About The Event
The Iraq Women Entrepreneurs Forum 2025 is organized to champion and empower the rising generation of female business leaders in the country. Held during Global Entrepreneurship Week, the mission is clear: to move beyond rhetoric and provide a tangible platform for growth. The forum brings together women entrepreneurs, investors, banks, and development organizations to engage in critical discussions about current challenges and, more importantly, to create real, actionable opportunities for funding, collaboration, and impactful partnerships. It serves as a powerful gathering to highlight the contributions of women to the Iraqi economy and shape a new, inclusive chapter of leadership.
What to Expect
The forum is structured to deliver maximum value, whether you have an early-stage idea or a growing startup.
- Networking Opportunities: Build a strong professional network by connecting with peers, seasoned founders, investors, and representatives from banking and development sectors.
- Inspirational Success Stories: Hear directly from successful women who have navigated the Iraqi entrepreneurial landscape and scaled their businesses.
- Funding & Collaboration: Participate in sessions focused on unlocking avenues for financing and forging genuine partnerships.
- Mentorship and Dialogue: Gain access to valuable insights through focused discussions, mentorship opportunities, and guidance designed to open new horizons in the world of entrepreneurship.
About The Organizers
The forum is a flagship initiative of KAPITA, a leading private sector development company dedicated to growing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iraq. It is organized under the umbrella of the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) program. Orange Corners is an initiative of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, implemented locally by KAPITA, which provides training, mentorship, and funding to young entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The event is hosted with the direct support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Iraq, underscoring an international commitment to fostering economic development and youth entrepreneurship in the country.
How to Attend
Whether you have a compelling idea, a simple beginning, or an operational project, this forum is your space to make your voice heard. Interested entrepreneurs and attendees are encouraged to apply quickly to secure their spot at this pivotal event.
- Action: Apply for attendance via the provided link.
Learn More: [Application Link] (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerxvwXTwylc2zZBicRNdpWDys0ZEbjWD-QOjB1fctryFajA/viewform)
