‘Knowledge Space’ has Launched as Kirkuk’s First Tech Hub
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Co-working spaces and tech-focused activities are still new in Iraq, with most major cities still missing its own version of a WeWork. Recent developments in Erbil, Baghdad and Suliymaniya show the rise of the co-working space but one city which no one was expecting has just joined the race.
Kirkuk is generally known as a oil-rich yet politically contentious city. Despite the presence of ISIS still existing on the outskirts of Kirkuk, this did not stop co-founders Anas and Marwan to launch ‘ Knowledge Space’ in 2018.
Knowledge Space is the first co-working and learning centre in Kirkuk where science and technology intersect and knowledge sharing is the primary goal. The hub was founded with the focus of providing technology education to youth in the most modern areas of robotics, programming and design.
“It’s important for any community to catch up with the technology available today and to build a strong innovation ecosystem.”
The trainings support learners in an inspiring environment and cater to professionals, graduates, students and enthusiasts. Since its launch, Knowledge Space has organised 15 activities for children and youth in a variety of topics including self-empowerment, science and history.
And the team does not plan to stop here. Most recently, the Knowledge Space team was also shortlisted in the Iraqpreneurs pitching competition to compete in Baghdad for $20,000. The future seems bright as they hope to open other branches in different parts of Iraq.
