Under the auspices of Princess El Hassan of Princess El Hassan of Orange Jordan, we have been celebrating the graduation of the second and third cohorts of Orange AI incubators conducted under the Orange Digital Centre, in collaboration with Princess El Hassan, Princess Eru Hassan and the Innovative Startup and SMES Fund (ISSF). The incubator, funded by the ISSF and a partnership with PSUT, is the first in Jordan to focus on supporting projects based on artificial intelligence technology.
The graduation ceremony was held in front of Professor Wejdan Abu Elhaija, CEO of Orange Jordan, PSUT president. Philippe Mansour and CEO of ISSF. Mohammad al-Muhtaseb is a well-known public and private sector figure, as well as a media and press partner, in addition to being a member of the Orange Jordan Executive Committee.
The second and third cohorts consisted of ideas from 14 startups and entrepreneurs in key areas, including agriculture, healthcare, tourism, e-commerce and education. The program aims to encourage the integration of artificial intelligence technologies into solutions, as AI is considered one of the major drivers of economic and technological development globally, with a significant impact on strengthening market growth opportunities and attracting investment.
In her speech, Her Royal Hall of Fame Sumaya bint el Hassan emphasized that artificial intelligence is not merely a tendency to pass, but rather a historical change in the lives of a nation. She noted that AI's contribution to the global economy is expected to exceed $15 trillion by 2030. Her Highness added that young people, who make up more than 63% of Jordan's population, are genuine wealth that can be strengthened by taking responsibility for and ethical application of Jordan's regional status.
Her Highness pointed out that the success of the incubator reflects the strength of cooperation between academia, industry and investment, and that Jordan can unleash the creative possibilities of young people and turn ideas into startups that can create concrete economic and social impacts. She congratulated the alumni and asserted that they were not only entrepreneurs, but also pioneers of Jordan's future. Because their projects demonstrate that true innovation is measured not simply by generating profits, but by their ability to serve society and promote positive change.
Eng, CEO of Orange Jordan. Philip Mansoor congratulated the graduates and expressed pride in their achievements and innovative projects. He highlighted the company's ongoing commitment to empowering entrepreneurs from its early stages, providing guidance, support and advanced technology to turn ideas, especially in the field of artificial intelligence into impactful ventures, thereby opening up a wider perspective for growth, expansion and investment. Eng. Mansoor also evaluated the strategic partnership between ISSF and PSUT, expanding his sincere gratitude to HRH Princess Smier bin Tor Hassan for his elegant sponsorship and unwavering support for Jordan's innovation and scientific research. He reaffirmed the company's pride in the outcomes of this incubator and its role in driving digital transformation across the kingdom.
On his side, ISSF CEO Eng. Mohammad Al-Muhtaseb emphasizes that artificial intelligence is reshaping economies around the world, and emphasizes that Jordan has human capital at the forefront of this transformation. Programs like Orange AI Incubator can work with ISSF and PSUT to turn entrepreneurs bold ideas into solutions that drive growth and attract investment. By leading our talents to AI-driven innovation, we can overcome geography and resource limitations and position Jordan as a leader in knowledge-based value creation.
It is worth noting that the orange AI incubator runs over a year and is centered around three key stages: development of technical skills, product development using AI in the interactive phase, and practical training that combines networking with investors. This approach provides participants with opportunities to invest, raise funds and develop innovative solutions that contribute to economic and social development.
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