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Trade and investment, both directions

Advancing U.S. and Iraqtrade and investmentthrough trustedpartnership.

AITIB convenes business leaders, investors and policy stakeholders to turn cross-border interest into workable opportunities: introductions, sector insight and practical guidance for engagement in both markets.

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Real progress happens when introductions turn into due diligence, and due diligence turns into durable relationships.

Our approach

What AITIB helps you accomplish.

AITIB connects U.S. and Iraqi stakeholders to move credible opportunities forward, from first introductions to informed decisions.

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Aligned counterparties across industry and government.

We identify aligned counterparties across industry and government, helping you form practical, bankable relationships built on shared goals and accountability.

What this includes

  • Structured introductions
  • Counterpart screening
  • Fit, readiness and timeline
  • Follow-up after the first meeting
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AITIB helped us turn a broad idea into a focused set of introductions. Within weeks, we were meeting decision-makers with the right context and a clear path to proceed.
Managing Director, U.S. industrial supplierTrade delegation, Washington, DC
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Grounded, current insight before you commit.

Get grounded, current insight on regulatory considerations, sector priorities and on-the-ground realities so your strategy reflects how business is done.

What this includes

  • Regulatory considerations
  • Sector priorities
  • Operating realities
  • Entry strategy review
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What stood out was credibility. AITIB's guidance on stakeholders and process reduced friction and helped us align expectations on both sides before we committed resources.
Partner, regional investment firmInvestment advisory, Baghdad
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Less friction from first scoping to next step.

From early-stage scoping to introductions and next-step coordination, we help reduce friction and keep cross-border initiatives moving.

What this includes

  • Early-stage scoping
  • Materials and preparation
  • Coordinated communications
  • Momentum to close
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AITIB provided the structure we needed: who to speak with, what to prepare, and how to approach discussions respectfully. The result was a partnership that feels built to last.
Founder, cross-border logistics ventureDiaspora entrepreneur, Detroit
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A trusted setting for dialogue and due diligence.

As a nonprofit board, we lead with transparency and standards, creating a trusted setting for dialogue, due diligence and long-term cooperation.

What this includes

  • Transparent dialogue
  • Published standards
  • Due diligence support
  • Long-term cooperation
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We act as a bridge: translating priorities between sectors, aligning interests, and helping stakeholders move from interest to action.
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Sectors the Board is reviewing

Energy & Power, Infrastructure & Construction, Healthcare & Medical Supply, Agriculture & Food, Technology & Telecommunications, Education & Training, Banking & Financial Services, Transport & Logistics, Manufacturing & Industry, Water & Environment

Our commitments

Our five commitments.

AITIB brings together business and policy stakeholders to advance responsible trade and investment between the United States and Iraq. These commitments guide how we convene, advise and support cross-border partnerships.

  1. 01
    Mission-led

    Advance shared prosperity through commerce

    We champion practical, mutually beneficial opportunities that support economic growth in both countries. Every initiative is anchored in AITIB's mission to strengthen US and Iraq commercial ties through trusted relationships and clear pathways to action.

  2. 02
    Credibility

    Operate with integrity and due care

    We value transparent dialogue, responsible engagement and well-informed decision-making. When we connect partners, we emphasize clarity on goals, roles and expectations, so collaborations start on solid ground and stay aligned over time.

  3. 03
    Connections

    Match the right partners for the right outcomes

    From diaspora entrepreneurs to established firms and institutional stakeholders, we help surface qualified counterparts and credible opportunities. Our focus is on fit, readiness and long-term value, not volume or one-off introductions.

  4. 04
    Clarity

    Translate complexity into next steps

    Cross-border work can be complex: regulatory questions, market dynamics and stakeholder coordination. We help stakeholders understand the landscape and identify practical next steps, so momentum is not lost in uncertainty.

  5. 05
    Collaboration

    Build partnerships that endure

    We prioritize relationships that are sustainable, respectful and results-oriented. By supporting ongoing communication and problem-solving, we help partners move from initial interest to durable cooperation and measurable impact.

Two markets

The case for each market, side by side.

Aerial view of Baghdad rooftops under a clear skyWhy invest in Iraq
  • Reconstruction and infrastructure programs that need equipment, engineering and project management from abroad.
  • A large, young domestic market with growing demand for healthcare, education, housing and consumer goods.
  • Energy, petrochemicals and power generation that continue to anchor the economy and its capital projects.
  • A national investment law and investment commissions that license and support foreign projects.
The United States Capitol at twilightWhy invest in the United States
  • The world's largest consumer market, with predictable rules for foreign owners and investors.
  • Deep capital markets, property rights and courts that enforce contracts.
  • Universities, research institutions and suppliers that make technology partnerships practical.
  • State and federal programs that help foreign companies set up, hire and expand.

Programs & Events

Meetings that end in agreements.

Upcoming

Dates are posted here as soon as the first programs are scheduled. Members are told first.

All programs
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    Trade missions and delegations

    Small, sector-specific groups travelling in either direction, with pre-arranged meetings and a written brief on every counterpart.

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    Investment forums

    Project owners and investors in one room, with the financing and legal questions answered on stage.

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    Business conferences

    An annual gathering of members and partners from both countries to review what was signed and set the next year's priorities.

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    Workshops and seminars

    Working sessions on export controls, Iraqi licensing, payment security, U.S. entity formation and visas, run by practitioners.

News & Resources

Start with the official sources.

The guides every market entry should begin with, from the agencies that write the rules. The Board's own research and announcements follow.

Business NetworkIntroductions you can act on.Member directories for American and Iraqi businesses, investor and partner introductions, and matchmaking that pairs a specific need with a specific counterpart.Read moreAbout AITIBIndependent, governed, published.Who the Board is, how it is run, and the standards it holds itself to.Read more

The founding Board of Directors will be announced on the About page.

Partner with AITIB

Build your next U.S. and Iraq partnership.

Whether you are exploring market entry, sourcing, joint ventures or policy-aligned projects, AITIB connects credible counterparts and clarifies the path to action. Share your goals and the team follows up with next steps.

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