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Saraha News
6 days ago
- Business
- Saraha News
Najahna' Supports 20 Startup Projects Qualified from the Entrepreneurship Hackathon
صراحة نيوز- As part of the partnership between Plan International, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, and Orange Jordan, an agreement was signed under the 'Najahna' program for youth economic empowerment to provide financial grants to support 20 startups selected from 100 projects that qualified from the Entrepreneurship Hackathon organized by the Ministry in 2024, as part of the national entrepreneurship policy. This hackathon is one of the initiatives under the National Entrepreneurship Policy. These projects are currently being incubated at the Orange Digital Center and span various nationally prioritized sectors, including agri-tech, education, renewable energy, and tourism. The program provides support through training, mentorship, networking, and logistical services to help entrepreneurs reach a viable Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Youth startups showcased their entrepreneurial ideas and projects over two pitching days, where the projects wereassessed by specialized committees composed of representatives from local institutions, private sector, and experienced entrepreneurs. The most promising projects were then selected to receive the necessary financial and technical support. Notably, 60% of the selected projects are in advanced stages, whereas 40% are still in the ideation phase. Orange Jordan emphasized on its belief that female and male entrepreneurs are the main drivers of economic growth and digital transformation. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship through practical programs and strategic partnerships, aiming to equip entrepreneurs with the skills and resources needed to develop innovative solutions that address community needs, create sustainable job opportunities, and promote local development. The 20 selected projects will receive financial grants of up to JD 13,000, along with technical support that includes mentorship, legal and specialized advisory services tailored to each project's needs. In addition, they will benefit from ongoing support provided by the Orange Digital Center to help develop Minimal Viable Products MVP. It is worth noting that this step represents an advanced phase within the economic empowerment component of the 'Najahna' program, following a specialized entrepreneurship training provided to youth. This highlights the importance of investing in youth potential to transform their ideas into scalable and sustainable projects.
Al Anbat News
6 days ago
- Business
- Al Anbat News
"Najahna" Supports 20 Startup Projects Qualified from the Entrepreneurship Hackathon.
الأنباط - As part of the partnership between Plan International, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, and Orange Jordan, an agreement was signed under the "Najahna' program for youth economic empowerment to provide financial grants to support 20 startups selected from 100 projects that qualified from the Entrepreneurship Hackathon organized by the Ministry in 2024, as part of the national entrepreneurship policy. This hackathon is one of the initiatives under the National Entrepreneurship Policy. These projects are currently being incubated at the Orange Digital Center and span various nationally prioritized sectors, including agri-tech, education, renewable energy, and tourism. The program provides support through training, mentorship, networking, and logistical services to help entrepreneurs reach a viable Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Youth startups showcased their entrepreneurial ideas and projects over two pitching days, where the projects were assessed by specialized committees composed of representatives from local institutions, private sector, and experienced entrepreneurs. The most promising projects were then selected to receive the necessary financial and technical support. Notably, 60% of the selected projects are in advanced stages, whereas 40% are still in the ideation phase. Orange Jordan emphasized on its belief that female and male entrepreneurs are the main drivers of economic growth and digital transformation. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship through practical programs and strategic partnerships, aiming to equip entrepreneurs with the skills and resources needed to develop innovative solutions that address community needs, create sustainable job opportunities, and promote local development. The 20 selected projects will receive financial grants of up to JD 13,000, along with technical support that includes mentorship, legal and specialized advisory services tailored to each project's needs. In addition, they will benefit from ongoing support provided by the Orange Digital Center to help develop Minimal Viable Products MVP. It is worth noting that this step represents an advanced phase within the economic empowerment component of the "Najahna' program, following a specialized entrepreneurship training provided to youth. This highlights the importance of investing in youth potential to transform their ideas into scalable and sustainable projects. - End – About Orange Jordan Orange Jordan, with over 1800 employees across nearly 300 shops and locations throughout Jordan, strives to provide the best customer experience through an integrated set of digital solutions including fixed lines, mobile lines, internet, data, and Smart Life Solutions to around 4.6 million customers in Jordan. Orange Jordan is a subsidiary of Orange Global Group, which is present in 26 countries worldwide. In line with the Group's strategy "Lead the Future' and through its positioning as a true responsible digital leader, Orange Jordan supports the national digital transformation vision. Orange Jordan prioritizes community service, and in this context, it implements a comprehensive CSR strategy that revolves around 4 pillars including digital education, digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, climate, and environment. In addition to serving individual customers, Orange Jordan offers tailored solutions for businesses through its sub-brand, (Orange Business). To learn more, please visit our website: About Orange Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 127,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 71,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 253 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers. These figures account for the deconsolidation of certain activities in Spain following the creation of MASORANGE. The Group is present in 26 countries (including non-consolidated countries). Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality.
Al Anbat News
23-03-2025
- Business
- Al Anbat News
Orange Jordan and MoDEE Launch Incubation Phase of 100 Ideas from the Entrepreneurship Hackathon
الأنباط - Orange Jordan and MoDEE Launch Incubation Phase of 100 Ideas from the Entrepreneurship Hackathon Orange Jordan, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE), announced the kick-off of the incubation phase of 100 finalist entrepreneurial ideas participating in the Entrepreneurship Hackathon 2024. This falls under the General Entrepreneurship Policy projects implemented nationwide, with the aim of providing entrepreneurs with training, mentoring, communication opportunities with the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and logistical support to amplify the chances of their projects' success and its sustainable growth through Orange Incubators, implemented under the umbrella of Orange Digital Centers (ODC). Orange Jordan welcomed the female and male entrepreneurs who qualified to this phase during a reception day held at the Innovation Hub in Orange Digital Village. During the day, areas of support were highlighted in addition to the vital sectors that the participants will be encouraged to be part of, including agricultural technology, education, renewable energy, and tourism. The event was held in the presence of representatives from MoDEE and Orange Jordan. The attendees discussed the significant role of the incubation phase in accelerating the growth of the startups and opening new horizons for entrepreneurs to expand their business. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship stressed that these initiatives align with its commitment to supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Jordan by enabling youth to transform their ideas into successful projects that contribute to sustainable economic development, serving Jordan's vision of promoting innovation and growth. Orange Jordan emphasized the importance of the incubation phase in providing entrepreneurs with the necessary skills and mentoring to transform their ideas into viable and scalable projects that contribute to supporting national development. The company reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting innovators and entrepreneurs across the Kingdom and expanding its efforts to empower a new generation of leaders capable of making a positive impact in various vital sectors. It is worth mentioning that the entrepreneurial landscape in Jordan has witnessed a remarkable development in recent years, as the percentage of early entrepreneurship activity increased from 9.1% in 2020 to 15.7% in 2024, according to statistics issued by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship. This reflects the growing demand for the establishment of entrepreneurial projects and the importance of supporting such initiatives. To learn more, please visit our website - End – Orange Jordan is one of the subsidiaries of Orange Global Group, it enjoys a geographical expansion that spans over all of Jordan. Orange Jordan, with more than 1600 employees strive to provide the best customer experience available in line with the company's positioning as a Responsible Digital Leader. Orange Jordan offers an integrated set of digital solutions including fixed, mobile, internet, data, and Smart Life Solutions to around 4.1 million customers in Jordan. Orange Jordan's solutions are comprehensive as they serve businesses in addition to individuals under its sub brand Orange Business. Orange Jordan inspires by its values namely transparency, agility, results-oriented, customer centricity, collaboration, caring, and excellence to put its digital empowerment and inclusion vision into action. Such a vision represents a cornerstone in the Orange Jordan's CSR strategy which is enlightened by the Group's strategy "Lead the Future'. It revolves around 4 pillars including digital education, climate and environment, digital inclusion, and entrepreneurship. To learn more about us, please visit our website: About Orange Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with total revenues of 43.5 billion euros in 2022 and 137,000 employees worldwide until 30 September 2023, including 73,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 296 million customers worldwide until 30 September 2023, including 251 million mobile customers and 25 million fixed broadband customers. The Group's geographical presence expands over 26 countries. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality. Orange is listed in Euronext Paris (ORA) and on the New York Stock Exchange (ORAN).
