Jordan Source Propels Local Innovators to the Global Stage in a Collaboration with Antler MENA

(MENAFN- Asdaa-amman) Jordan Source, a program under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE), has organized high-impact events in collaboration with the global venture capital firm, Antler. These events are part of the Kingdom’s broader strategy to foster global connections, showcase Jord’n’s vibrant ICT sector to An’ler’s international network, and connect Jordanian entrepreneurs with potential investors.
The MoDEE program hosted a dedicated event on January 22, connecting Antler MENA with over 20 Jordanian entrepreneurs and startups. The exclusive gathering resulted in a group of promising founders being chosen to join the residency, where they will receive mentorship, access to funding opportunities, and connections to global networks.
To further demonstrate Jordan’s dynamic ICT landscape, Jordan Source hosted a webinar on January 29 for Antl’r’s partner network. 22 entrepreneurs from the Gulf and the Levant were in attendance, gaining insights into the Kin’dom’s thriving tech ecosystem and its strategic positioning as a regional ICT hub.
The webinar featured key speakers from MoDEE and its programs. Dana Darwish, Program Manager at Jordan Source, discussed government policies supporting businesses, emphasizing their impact on fostering the tech landscape. Meanwhile, Amira Qarqash, Digital Skills Development Manager representing the Youth, Technology, and Jobs (YTJ) Project, highlighted the p’oject’s role in enhancing ICT career readiness through digital curriculum for schools, showcasing the’program’s reach and achievements. Odeh Haddadin, Digital Business Sector Manager at YTJ, outlined incentives for businesses in Jordan, such as access to skilled talent, market expansion, intermediary grants, and tech hubs, explaining how these resources contribute to attracting investment and drive economic growth.
These events build on Jor’an Source’s successful visit to Singapore last year, where MoDEE representatives, led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, met with numerous Singaporean businesses, organizations, and government officials to explore joint opportunities. Antler Singapore connected Jordan Source with Antler MENA, leading to their collaboration on these events, which stand as the culmination of a full year of discussions and reflect J’rdan Source’s ongoing commitment to highlighti’g the Kingdom’s talent and potential.

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