The University of Garmian is proud to announce the launch of the 1st RISE Start Cup Competition 2026, organized under the RISE Project (Reinforcing Integration of Skills for Employability and Internationalizations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq). This exciting competition invites our students to develop innovative entrepreneurial ideas addressing societal, economic, and environmental challenges under the theme "From Local Ideas to Global Impact: Cross-Border Innovation for Sustainable Communities and Regional Development."

Interested students are encouraged to form teams of 2–4 members and submit their applications (CV, executive summary, motivation letter) by August 31, 2026, via the provided application link:

https://forms.gle/UK375VBiPoWujd1W7

The competition will take place on 9–10 November 2026 at Duhok Polytechnic University, followed by a Networking Event at the Zakho on 11 November, with awards including certificates, mentorship, and visibility opportunities. For more details, please email the Directorate of International Relations at:

international.relations@garmian.edu.krd

Please find the poster for the announcement in the attachments, and for further details on the competition, please read the other attached file as it includes themes, objectives, eligibilities, and important dates.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11QN1ku1cJhodnefxQ15-3U0jna-tAIfo/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=100256849105612205524&rtpof=true&sd=true