Under the guidance and support of Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, President of Al-Mustaqbal University, and in line with the university’s commitment to strengthening its international presence and active engagement in global academic and innovation platforms, Al-Mustaqbal University invites its colleges to nominate outstanding students to participate in the Start Cup 2026 International Competition, organized by the Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED). The competition aims to support entrepreneurial and innovative projects and encourage students to showcase their creative ideas and initiatives on an international stage, thereby highlighting their talents and enhancing the university’s reputation in innovation and entrepreneurship. Accordingly, colleges are requested to nominate 2–4 students who possess high-quality entrepreneurial projects supported by working prototypes. One team will be selected to represent Al-Mustaqbal University in this prestigious international competition. For further information and nomination procedures, please contact your respective college administration within the specified timeframe. Al-Mustaqbal University encourages its students to seize this international opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas and represent both their university and Iraq with distinction. Al-Mustaqbal University is the leading private university in Iraq.