Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and under the supervision of the President of Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, Mustaqbal University announces its participation in the National Competition for Awarding the Iraq Shield for Leadership and Excellence 2026, held in conjunction with the Iraqi National Entrepreneurship Day on 4 March. This participation reflects the University’s firm belief in the role of higher education institutions in supporting innovation, promoting a culture of entrepreneurship, and fostering an enabling environment for creativity that contributes to building a knowledge-based national economy. Target Groups: Startups operating within Iraq Entrepreneurs working within Iraq Application Method: Applications are submitted by scanning the QR code provided in the announcement. Mustaqbal University invites all innovators and entrepreneurs to seize this distinguished opportunity to showcase their projects and innovative ideas and to compete for the Iraq Shield for Leadership and Excellence 2026. Mustaqbal University The First University in Iraq