Top Co-Working Spaces in Iraq, (Baghdad)

Baghdad these days isn’t just history and bustle—it's quietly becoming a force in the region’s startup scene. From early-stage founders drafting a pitch deck for their next VC funding round, to freelancers eyeing some company between deadlines, the city now boasts a surprising spread of coworking spaces. The rise of incubators and accelerators, plus fresh angel investors sniffing around for the next big thing, has made Baghdad’s ecosystem one to watch—especially as more Iraqi founders keen to nail their Series A are hunting a place that’ll help them thrive. As Arageek has observed, picking the right coworking spot isn’t just about strong coffee (though that’s a must), it’s about plugging into Baghdad’s growing network of talent, mentors, and creative collisions.

Here’s a look at where the action is if you want more than café wifi—each space below is helping shape Iraq’s business landscape from the ground up.

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Right in Karada Dakhil you’ll find Business Avenue, an all-in-one hub for SMEs searching for both a prestigious address and genuine support services. Whether you’re after a modern serviced office, a chill lounge for networking, or serious add-ons like sponsorship and company formation, they’ve got it sorted. Facilities like WiFi, ergonomic desks, phone booths and even perks like showers and an outdoor terrace help teams settle in quick. Business Avenue’s business support stretches beyond the desk—think concierge services and event space bookings—helping founders past the usual paperwork headaches and letting them focus on the actual grind. In a city where proper business infrastructure is still rare, this spot stands out as a real one-stop shop for ambitious teams looking to scale or just close out a tricky funding round in peace.

And this goes to show how SME-focused hubs are carving out proper breathing room in Baghdad’s business maze—a win for early-stage startups looking for their footing before attracting big investors.

If you want flexibility—whether you’re calling in for a day or bunkering down for a year—CoWork has your back. Born out of a clever alliance between KAPITA and angel investor Jafar Musawi back in 2021, this space is all about knitting together Baghdad’s new wave of freelancers, founders, and creative upstarts. Memberships kick off at $7 for a day or down to $100 per month if you commit for the long haul. Reliable high-speed internet is sorted through NassConnect, snacks and coffee are on the house, and there’s legit partnership clout behind the scenes. It’s ideal for anyone assembling a pitch deck, refining their cap table, or simply after some headspace that doesn’t feel corporate. From scrappy solo operator to growing team, this spot slots neatly into Baghdad’s revitalised startup ecosystem.

This is one of those anchor spaces helping keep Baghdad’s entrepreneurial energy ticking upward.

Core Business turned heads with its late 2024 launch, offering sharp workspaces and a distinct focus on healthcare professionals and entrepreneurial types. It’s not just a desk here—it’s a place to slot into the city’s growing innovation network, with a hand from partners like MedWithUs aiming to boost medical education and drive creative projects. The focus on collaboration means plenty of chances to connect with business sector movers and shakers, which matters if you’re chasing your first term sheet or just navigating Baghdad’s bureaucratic circus.

That partnership-driven energy is pushing Baghdad’s ecosystem to step up, especially for founders seeking medical or deeptech connections.

Status: old-school cool. Launched in 2012 by tenacious teens (including Ali Ismael), Fikra Space quietly blazed the trail as one of MENA’s first real hackerspaces. Today, it’s one of Baghdad’s main homes for tech-curious founders, professionals, and early-stage tinkerers. There’s high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic chairs, tech support, print stations—the lot. More than just desks, it’s a space that buzzes with knowledge-sharing and a “let’s build it” attitude. Few places in the Middle East, let alone Iraq, can claim this sort of open-collaboration vibe—ideal if you want the freedom to try, fail, and get back up, hopefully before your next funding round.

And so, spaces like this prove that persistence really pays off—especially for founders shaping the ecosystem with their own hands.

Think you can’t be productive during a layover? The Iraqi Lounge at Baghdad International Airport proves otherwise. Meant for business types and airport regulars, this lounge runs late (till 11:30pm), offers high-speed Wi-Fi and dedicated desks, and lets jetsetters squeeze out a few extra hours of work pre- or post-flight. Dragon Pass keeps the operation slick, so it’s miles ahead of just bashing out emails on your lap at the gate. If you're a founder on the move, maybe pitching to seed funding angels abroad, being able to work properly in transit can make all the diference.

Again, it’s proof that Baghdad’s coworking boom isn’t just limited to the city centre—the reach is international now.

Not your average coworking spot, Makers of Baghdad offers a full-on workshop vibe with advanced kit—think 3D printers, molding machines and laser cutters—alongside usual workspace comforts. Launched in 2019 thanks to the GIZ-backed ICT for Youth project, it’s all about giving young Iraqis the tools to actually build something—not just talk about it. There’s been proper impact, too: over 1,200 youth (half women) have picked up digital and technical skills here, dozens have walked out into jobs, and some have even set their own startups in motion. For founders hungry for more than whiteboards and wifi, this one’s a haven for hands-on innovation and proper upskilling.

And that just underlines how innovation hangouts are changing the skills game for Baghdad’s next batch of startup founders and technical wizards.

Bang in the heart of Zayouna, Start Hub is for those who crave variety—shared workspaces, training rooms, private offices, or just a place to chill with a coffee while chatting schemes with fellow founders. It’s built for doers and creators, serving up slick tech in every room and helping the city’s creative and entrepreneurial crowd mix, scheme, and, hopefully, raise their profile for investors hunting the scene. Virtual office set-ups also help with company registration headaches, so startups can get legit in no time. Their modern setup feels more international than you’d expect—an asset for founders keen for a bit of polish in their day-to-day.

And it’s exactly the type of adaptable set-up you need if you switch between solopreneur mode and collaborating with a full team of founders plotting their funding rounds.

If Baghdad has a flagship accelerator-style space, it’s The Station. First on the scene in 2018, it’s championed by an independent, non-profit foundation and has already helped a wave of young Iraqis test their business ideas—including expanding north to Mosul. The Station promises more than just wifi: ping-pong between workshops, media exposure for bright startups, regular networking moments, plus creature comforts from a chilled lounge to a pool. With prices starting at GBP 300/month for a desk or much less if you want a serviced office, this space really caters for Iraqi founders aiming for visibility and a supportive crew as they work their way towards proper VC attention.

And with its hands-on support, The Station is proof that community and mentorship go hand in hand for founders dreaming of seed funding or a winning funding round.

So, Baghdad in 2025 offers much more than just desk space; there are accelerators and incubators dotted about, real collaboration happening, and an increasing mesh of founders, angel investors and supportive organisations. If you’re mapping your own startup journey in this city, keep in mind: swapping out generic phrases for punchy language can make your cap table or pitch deck truly stand out, throwing in a bridging statement before your unique features gives your writing a stronger flow, and being alert to spelling (everyone misses one eventually, it’s almost inevitable—just don’t let it happen in your term sheet) might save you from the sort of gaff that’s hard to shake off. With the right workspace behind you—and a few tweaks here and there—Baghdad’s startup ecosystem is yours for the taking. After all, as everyone’s noticing (even Arageek), this city is quietly but surely acheiving a new entrepreneurial groove.