How to Apply?

* To be considered for QUEST loans please download the followings:



Important Notes:

  • All SMEs must fulfil eligibility criteria of Quest and must submit their applications no later than end of March 2023 . No applications will be considered after that date.
  • All applications must be filled electronically and sent to apply@quest-business.org with subject line (QUEST – SME/Company name) example: QUEST – Name of Company.


Who Can Apply?

  • Business registration in accordance with respective KRI and Iraqi’s legislations.
  • Small to medium enterprises operating in Duhok and Ninawa provinces for at least two years.
  • Be a business which can provide a guarantor, Mortgage, Kompiala bond from court.
  • Age of the applicant should range between 18 to 40 years as part of supporting the youth entrepreneurs (partial).
  • All communities are targeted by this project, including the host population, the IDPs, as well as the Syrian refugees.
  • This project encourages the participation of businesswomen/ Female candidates to involve them in all developmental and financial activities.

Eligible Sectors:


SME from any sector are welcome to apply except from those (sub-)sectors, such as transport companies, wholesale and retail companies as well as capital-intensive companies (that would not create much extra employment).