Welcome to the International Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum - Slemani 2025
The Second Edition. Sunday, 6th of April 2025
IIEF 2025
The International Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (IIEF) is an annual platform based in Slemani, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is dedicated to strengthening the private sector by promoting innovation-driven entrepreneurship and positioning the region as a hub for innovation.

Mission

The Forum advocates for policies that dismantle barriers to entrepreneurship, foster regional collaboration by uniting key partners, and link innovators to the global community—positioning the Kurdistan Region as a premier innovation hub.

 

The First Forum 2024

The inaugural Forum was held in Slemani in 2024 under the auspices of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Mr. Qubad Talabani. It achieved remarkable success in terms of attendance and impact.

 

Goals and Key Topics for 2025

  • Regional & Trans-regional Collaboration: Building strong partnerships among key stakeholders in innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Aligning the Regional Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Coordinating efforts to support startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).
  • Encouraging Private Investment in Entrepreneurship: Motivating investors to support promising ideas and projects.

 

 

Concept & Agenda

IIEF is designed as a dynamic one-day event that balances insightful speeches with valuable networking opportunities.