The Takween Accelerator is the first accelerator in Iraq, started in June 2020 to help growth-stage technology businesses go farther faster. Aiming to be one of the leading actors in the national entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem Takween Accelerator provides equity-free seed capital, intensive training programs, international mentorship, and access to investors and ecosystem partners.
The Accelerator and team are based at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, offering online programs to reach all regions of Iraq.