Amman, Oct. 22 (Petra) Orange Jordan has organized three regional
networking meetups across the Kingdom under the Private Sector Access
to Support Startups (PASS) programme, aiming to strengthen Jordan’s
entrepreneurial ecosystem and connect 130 entrepreneurs with
investors, private-sector companies, nongovernmental organizations
(NGOs), business associations, and entrepreneurship support
organizations.
Co-funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and
Development (BMZ) and the European Union (EU), the initiative seeks
to foster cross-sector collaboration and help startups access
markets, investment opportunities, and strategic business
partnerships.
The networking sessions were held at the Orange Digital Village and
Innovation Hub in Amman, as well as at The Platform technology
centers in Aqaba and Irbid. The centers operate under the Youth,
Technology, and Jobs project, managed by the Ministry of Digital
Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) and implemented in partnership
with INJAZ. The Amman session also welcomed startups from Karak,
expanding their access to key business and industry networks.
The sessions provided participating entrepreneurs and organizations
with opportunities to present their activities and engage in direct
discussions on market access, business connections, investment,
service provision, and potential partnerships. Organizations
operating in key sectors, including financial technology and
consulting, also held one-on-one meetings with startups.
The meetups complement the PASS programme’s tailored training,
individual guidance, and mentorship by translating capacity-building
efforts into practical business opportunities and stronger market
connections.
Orange Jordan said entrepreneurship plays a vital role in economic
growth through job creation, innovative solutions, and opportunities
for local communities. It added that the private sector can help
startups realize their potential by acting as customers, partners,
and investors.
Through PASS, entrepreneurs can connect with these stakeholders to
better understand market needs, identify business opportunities, and
build relationships that support sustainable, long-term growth.
The initiative reflects Orange Jordan’s commitment to supporting
entrepreneurs across the Kingdom’s governorates and helping startups
secure customers, attract investors, and establish lasting business
partnerships, alongside developing their skills and capabilities.
PASS is implemented in partnership with Orange Jordan, the
GIZ-implemented project “Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Economic
Development and Employment” (E4DE), and MoDEE, on behalf of the
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and
the European Union.
//Petra// MF
