Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Center
CEI has the trust of international institutions with its strong reputation, cutting-edge teaching & proctoring systems, and modern labs. we qualified us to position as a very strong training and testing partner for each global institution in the MENA region. With a large pool of subject-matter experts and most advanced business analysis tools, CEI’s institutional consultancy unit provides eye-opening services to medium and large businesses in Iraq and the MENA.
Welcome to the Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Center (ESDC) at CEI, where we are at the forefront of fostering entrepreneurship in Iraq.
Aligned with the Professional Development Center and the International Certification and Testing Center, CEI-ESDC collaborates with internationally recognized knowledge providers to empower Iraqi entrepreneurs. Through a diverse range of activities such as webinars, seminars, workshops, and comprehensive certificate and diploma programs, we offer a holistic cycle of knowledge, covering the following phases:
Community Awareness Phase
This phase focuses on building fundamental concepts within the community regarding entrepreneurship, fostering a culture of the private sector, and highlighting success stories.
Ideation Phase
This stage involves training sessions on methodologies such as Human-Centered Design, Design Thinking, and Agile Startup Projects, cultivating leadership skills, offering professional education, and collaborating with institutions to develop supportive policies.
Testing and Experimentation Stage
Crucial for project growth, this stage involves testing products for marketability and gauging customer interest through workshops on building experimental prototypes and funding for such prototypes.
Business Incubation Stage
Business incubators play a key role after the maturation of project ideas, providing training, advisory programs, physical spaces, and investment opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Business Acceleration Stage
For matured projects, business accelerators serve as platforms connecting entrepreneurs with their scientific, technological, and financial needs.
Angel Investment
Here we provide successful entrepreneurs with connections within our angel investors community inside and outside Iraq. This supports expansion and acquisition opportunities which are vital for the development and competition of the start-up market in Iraq.
Business Development and Policy Stage
In collaboration with the government, this stage focuses on providing opportunities for business consultations, advanced training, and shaping policies that align with creating a conducive environment for business growth.
