The WE4F Middle East and North Africa Regional Innovation Hub (MENA RIH) is proud to announce the launch of the 2023 Iraq Call for Innovations! This $2 million track supported by Sida and USAID/Iraq will help Iraq-based innovators, dedicated businesses and agri-industry players, and private and public sector partners to foster innovation for a more sustainable and secure food future in Iraq. The winning Iraqi businesses will receive customized financial and technical assistance as well as investment facilitation that will help scale their business and reach more end-users.

Together, businesses and the MENA RIH can advance food security, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience, leading to poverty reduction and providing opportunities for marginalized communities and women, and food security. Through generous funding from Sida and USAID, this cutting-edge program helps farmers produce more food with less water and energy.

Interested in applying?
Join us for the informational kickoff webinar on December 14th. Additionally, make sure to attend the Q&A webinar on December 20th, which will answer all of your questions!

During these webinars, the MENA RIH will provide an overview of the 2023 Iraq Call for Innovations and introduce interested applicants to the requirements needed to become a part of the program.

Please note: this event will be held in Arabic language, with simultaneous Kurdish and English translations.

About the Iraq Call for Innovations:
You can find detailed information regarding the eligibility criteria, the selection process, as well as the type of support we provide to participants at we4f.org/apply-iraq. The Call for Innovations will officially open on December 14th and close on January 7th.