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Register for the Design Thinking & Chemistry Workshop for Teens
A free three-day workshop for ages 12 to 18, combining design thinking with hands-on chemistry. Participants run practical experiments and take guided tours of university organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry laboratories. Held at The Foundation–Koya Lab from 8 to 10 September 2026, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm daily. Places are limited.
For Teenagers aged 12 to 18 in Koya and the surrounding district
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DIFC Innovation Hub widens Global South reach through partnership with The Foundation Hub to link emerging start-up ecosystems with Dubai
The Foundation Hub in Slemani joins DIFC Innovation Hub's Global South network — a direct pathway between Kurdistan's founders and Dubai, and a two-way door for UAE partners.
For Entrepreneurs & Startups
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The Foundation Entrepreneurship Program 2026
A selective 12-week programme for people building real ventures through customer research, service design, experimentation, commercial testing and evidence-led product development.
For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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