In a strategic step that redefines the role of the university, transforming it from a venue for classroom instruction into an incubator of productive ideas, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University held discussions with Iran University of Science and Technology on developing the innovation ecosystem and supporting the Productive University initiative, a pioneering project launched by His Excellency Professor Dr. Haider Bahaa Al-Hassani, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
On Monday, 26 October 2026, Professor Dr. Hassan Latif Al-Zubaidi, President of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, received a high-level academic delegation from Iran University of Science and Technology. The delegation included Dr. Kilshan Khafis, Director of International Relations, and Dr. Nouri, Head of the University’s Science Parks. The meeting was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Hadi Saadat, Cultural Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The delegation was received by the University President, accompanied by Professor Dr. Ahmed Ghanem Wadai, Assistant President for Scientific Affairs; Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Mohammed Haider, Director of the Scholarships and Cultural Relations Department; and several university department directors.
During the meeting, and within the framework of implementing the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two universities, the participants discussed a cooperation agreement concerning the provision of technical consultancy services to develop the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem. They also explored ways to benefit from the accumulated scientific and technical expertise of Iran University of Science and Technology in developing the innovation ecosystem, technology transfer mechanisms, and technology incubators at Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University.
The University President affirmed that the university is committed to mobilizing all its capabilities to establish an integrated operational framework for the technology incubator, in addition to developing an operational manual for the Science and Technology Park in cooperation with its partner university. These efforts will be aligned with the regulations of the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and will ensure that these activities operate independently without disrupting the teaching process across the university’s academic units.
This collaboration represents a cornerstone in activating the Productive University model, strengthening international partnerships, and harnessing scientific and technological expertise to transform theoretical knowledge into practical, productive projects that contribute to sustainable development and serve the community.
