As part of the activities of Entrepreneurship Week, the Department of Energy Engineering at the College of Engineering – University of Baghdad organized, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in cooperation with the Continuing Education Unit and the Qualification and Employment Unit, a workshop entitled:
“Youth and Shaping the Future through Entrepreneurship.”
The workshop aimed to highlight the pivotal role that young people play in building a sustainable economic and social future by adopting entrepreneurial thinking and fostering a culture of innovation.
The workshop was delivered by Lecturer Dr. Wasan Diaa and Assistant Lecturer Enas Abdul Zaid. Dr. Wasan Diaa discussed the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills, leveraging modern technology, and building an initiative-driven mindset among youth to enable them to face future challenges and create opportunities rather than wait for them.
Assistant Lecturer Enas Abdul Zaid focused on raising students’ awareness of entrepreneurship concepts and encouraging them to transform their creative ideas into practical projects that contribute to job creation and support sustainable development pathways.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the lecturers recommended strengthening the entrepreneurial mindset and spirit of initiative among youth, equipping them with entrepreneurship and modern technological skills, and supporting startups by providing necessary funding and facilitation. They also emphasized the importance of encouraging innovation and digital transformation, building mentorship networks and effective connections with entrepreneurs, and supporting social entrepreneurship initiatives with community impact to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development.
