Orange Jordan and the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) sign an agreement to support startups and enhance innovation

The agreement focuses on supporting promising startups through mentoring and guidance programs, bootcamps, incubator programs, and business development activities, in addition to organizing joint innovation initiatives, including hackathons and innovation challenges in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, augmented and virtual reality, the Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics.

In this regard, the CEO of Orange Jordan, Engineer Philippe Mansour, affirmed that the partnership with the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) combines entrepreneurial, technological, and engineering expertise, reflecting both parties' shared commitment to fostering innovation and supporting startups, in line with the Kingdom's goals for economic and social development.

He added that this partnership strengthens Orange Jordan’s role as the leading and responsible digital provider in the Kingdom and confirms the continuity of its investments in the entrepreneurship ecosystem through the Orange Digital Center and its strategic partnerships. By providing startups with access to specialized expertise and the necessary resources, this partnership will contribute to developing their solutions, expanding their business scope, and contributing to the growth of the Jordanian digital economy.

For his part, the Director General of the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB), retired Major General Engineer Ayman Ahmed Al-Batran, emphasized that this agreement comes in line with the Bureau's vision to enhance innovation, develop national capabilities, and expand cooperation horizons with the private sector to support startups and enable them to transform their creative ideas into viable and scalable projects and solutions. He pointed out that combining the Bureau's technical and engineering potential with the digital and entrepreneurial expertise of Orange Jordan will open new horizons for entrepreneurs and contribute to utilizing emerging technologies in developing innovative products and services that meet market needs and enhance the competitiveness of Jordanian companies and their ability to reach regional and international markets. He also highlighted the importance of building effective partnerships between national institutions and the private sector to establish a stimulating environment for innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting sustainable economic development and reinforcing Jordan's position as a regional hub for technology and innovation.

The areas of cooperation include facilitating the connection of promising startups with technical cooperation and investment opportunities, as well as leveraging the Bureau’s technical and engineering expertise and capabilities in evaluating and testing prototypes and supporting selected innovative projects.

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About Orange Jordan

Orange Jordan, which includes about 1,600 employees working across approximately 300 showrooms and locations throughout the Kingdom, seeks to provide the best customer experience through an integrated set of digital solutions, including fixed, mobile, internet, and data services, and smart life solutions, serving more than 5 million customers in Jordan, based on the company’s values of kindness, responsibility, and boldness.

Orange Jordan is a subsidiary of the global Orange Group, which is present in 26 countries around the world, where it operates in harmony with the Group's strategy and prioritizes community service. In this context, it implements an integrated corporate social responsibility strategy based on four main pillars, including digital education, digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, and climate and environment.

As a trusted partner, Orange opens doors to a responsible digital world for everyone, which embodies the company’s core purpose. Its main driver is its vision to be the leading responsible digital provider in Jordan, while continuing its mission to provide the best network and innovative digital solutions, with an unparalleled customer experience provided by Orange teams.

Orange provides integrated digital solutions that meet the needs of the business sector of various sizes and sectors, including small businesses and enterprises, through a wide range of business solutions under its brand (Orange Business).

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Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications companies, and it aims to be the trusted partner for daily digital life by providing reliable connectivity solutions and innovative services to individuals, companies, and communities. By the end of 2025, the Group serves a customer base of approximately 340 million (including MasOrange) in 26 countries, and generated revenues of 40.4 billion euros.

As a trusted partner, Orange employs its high-speed broadband networks to develop digital infrastructure in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The Group is also the European leader in fiber optics, with its network extending to 100 million connectable homes, in addition to providing integrated offerings. In France, Orange serves 34 million customers and has been ranked first in terms of mobile network quality by the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications, Postal and Print Media Distribution (Arcep) for the fifteenth consecutive year. In the Africa and Middle East region, which represents the Group’s growth engine, Orange serves approximately 180 million customers and contributes to strengthening digital and financial inclusion through its digital solutions.

Under the brand (Orange Business), the Group supports companies in developing their networks, in addition to accelerating their digital transformation in the fields of artificial intelligence, trusted cloud, and cybersecurity. Orange is also one of the most prominent providers in the wholesale market, as it owns a leading global infrastructure in the telecommunications sector and significant capabilities in deploying and operating submarine cables. As a leader in innovation, Orange relies on 700 researchers and holds a portfolio of more than 11,000 patents.

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