Al-Mustaqbal University and the General Directorate of Industrial Development at the Ministry of Industry and Minerals signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, June 18, 2026, aimed at strengthening scientific, research, and training cooperation, empowering students and graduates, and supporting promising entrepreneurial projects that transform innovative ideas into productive ventures contributing to the national economy. The signing of the MoU comes in line with the directives of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdy, to expand strategic partnerships with government institutions and enhance the University's role in supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. Representing Al-Mustaqbal University at the signing ceremony was Professor Dr. Muzaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi, Director of Scientific and Academic Supervision, while the General Directorate of Industrial Development was represented by Dr. Eng. Ali Ibrahim Jinaan, Director General of the Directorate. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Samir Badrawi, Director of the Cultural Relations Department at Al-Mustaqbal University, and Ms. Huda Qasim Khazal, Assistant Director of the Planning and Studies Department and Head of the Graduates Division at the Directorate. The memorandum aims to broaden cooperation in scientific, research, and training fields, facilitate the exchange of expertise and knowledge, and implement joint programs and initiatives that contribute to developing entrepreneurial skills among students and graduates while enhancing their capacities for innovation and creativity in line with labor market demands and economic development needs. Professor Dr. Muzaffar Sadiq Al-Zuhairi emphasized that Al-Mustaqbal University continues to build distinguished partnerships with government institutions and the industrial and productive sectors, driven by its vision of strengthening integration between higher education and various sectors of employment, thereby preparing qualified professionals capable of leading development and innovation pathways. For his part, Dr. Eng. Ali Ibrahim Jinaan stated that the General Directorate of Industrial Development is committed to strengthening cooperation with reputable academic institutions and benefiting from research and innovation outputs to support the industrial sector. He highlighted the importance of investing in young talents and transforming entrepreneurial ideas into productive projects that contribute to the national economy. This memorandum reflects the commitment of both parties to establishing an effective partnership that enhances the national innovation ecosystem, provides a supportive environment for entrepreneurial initiatives, and advances shared goals in sustainable development and the knowledge economy. Al-Mustaqbal University is the leading private university in Iraq.