— BAGHDAD'S DATA-DRIVEN HUB · SINCE 2017 —

Empowering entrepreneurs and SME owners
across Iraq.

50,000+
Visitors
15,000+
Beneficiaries
2,000+
Jobs Created
200+
SMEs Supported
Who We Are

A data-driven hub
empowering Iraq's entrepreneurs.

2017
Founded as IoT Maker
2018
2019
First GIZ partnership
2020
Grew co-working + training facilities
2021
2022
Rebranded to Makers of Baghdad
2023
Launched Makers Suite
2024
2025
Now
Iraq's data-driven hub
01 / 10
What We Do

Three pillars.
One foundation.

01

Employment

Creating sustainable and inclusive job opportunities for youth, with a strong focus on skills development and the digital economy. We boost youth employability by connecting young talent with the private sector, government, and international partners.

02

Businesses & SMEs

Strengthening Iraq's entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting innovation, fostering local production, and enabling sustainable business growth. Mentorship, acceleration, and technical support in business development, financial systems, and legal frameworks.

03

Research

Producing data-driven studies and sector-mapping reports that guide policymakers and program designers. Our research informs policy and practice across Iraq's economic landscape.

The Makers Suite

Tools we built,
shipped, and stand behind.

Every tool in the Makers Suite solves a real problem we ran into ourselves. If you need a custom one — we build those too.

CASE STUDY · S/01

Tawtheef

Employment platform

Advanced digital employment platform with ATS-compliant CV builder and intelligent matching tools.

PRODUCT SCREENSHOT · PLACEHOLDER
Our Services

Five ways
to work with
Makers.

Services offered at the space, grounded in our facilities, curriculum expertise, and years of cross-sector partnerships.

01

Training Halls

Fully equipped training facilities for intensive bootcamps, workshops, and capacity-building sessions in web development, design, robotics, AI, and more.

02

Curriculum Development

Custom curriculum design for IT, entrepreneurship, and digital skills — developed for WFP, US Embassy, and ministry-level clients.

03

Co-Working Spaces

Collaborative workspaces for businesses, SMEs, and remote workers in Baghdad. High-speed WiFi, workstations, and a community-driven environment.

04

Financial Understanding

Financial education and business development support — including SYIB training, financial management, and connection to loan facilities.

05

Investment Readiness

Preparing businesses and SMEs to be investment-ready through due diligence support, data room establishment, mentorship, and positioning for funding.

BY THE NUMBERS — 01/08
50,000+
Visitors
PARTNERS
Trusted and funded by global organizations.
GIZ
German Corporation for International Cooperation
USAID
Masarat job acceleration program
ILO
UN agency for labour issues
IOM
UN migration agency
WFP
UN food-assistance agency
GEN
Global entrepreneurship community
UNICEF
UN children's agency
UNFPA
UN sexual & reproductive health agency
US Embassy
Diplomatic partner
Australian Embassy
Diplomatic partner
DRC
International NGO
WUSC
International development org
EU
Supranational partner
CBI
National banking authority
KfW
German development bank
Zain
Telecom partner
World Learning
International NGO
FabLabs
Global FabLabs network
FAQ

Common questions.

We are a data-driven hub empowering entrepreneurs and SME owners across Iraq through three pillars: employment, business and SME support, and applied research.

Say hi →

Whether you want to train, collaborate, build, or just visit — pick your lane and reach out.

PHONE
+964 783 491 5325
STUDIO
Al Sina'a Street · Al Rusafa, Baghdad 10069
HOURS
Sun–Thu · 10am–7pm