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Spaces for Makers | Mariam Yaarub | TEDxBasra

Maryam, a mechatronics engineer and Iraqi entrepreneur, shared her challenging journey of finding resources to support her in the field of innovation and sustainable industry.This journey began with the launch of the first Maker Space in northern Iraq Region (Kurdistan). to provide local made products and develop solutions for local problems.From a small soap-making project, she started manufacturing manually, and later expanded to multiple branches across different Iraqi provinces.Maryam emphasized the importance of self-development for youth and the importance of starting their entrepreneurial journeys for a promising future. Maryam Yaarub is a mechatronics engineer and entrepreneur from Iraq. She is the co-founder of EcoLife, provides eco-friendly products and develops solutions to address environmental issues. Maryam brought her technical expertise in digital manufacturing and her passion for innovation to a range of projects, including working as a 3D modeling trainer, a programmer, and a PLC trainer. co-founder ECS Smart Systems company , provides instalation and maintenance electric and elevators,smart buildings and control Industrialist, and co-founder of Innovation House co-working Makerspace in Kurdistan. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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