Amman, Nov. 15 (Petra) Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC), in strategic
partnership with Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) and
the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, launched the
18th edition of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2026 on Sunday.
Organized by PSUT’s Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE)
under the global theme “Entrepreneurs Thrive Here,” the initiative
emphasizes building supportive ecosystems that enable entrepreneurs
to launch, grow, and succeed.
In a Zain Jordan statement, Minister of Digital Economy and
Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat said GEW provides a vital platform to
strengthen integration across Jordan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem,
moving beyond initial concepts to build partnerships and sustainable,
competitive startups.
Smeirat noted that an entrepreneurial ecosystem’s success is measured
not merely by the number of launched projects but by their
scalability, job creation, and economic value added. He added that
the ministry works with partners to enhance entrepreneurial skills
and connect startups across governorates with incentives, funding,
investment opportunities, and market access.
PSUT President Wejdan Abu Elhaija said GEW brings together
entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, mentors, policymakers, and
support institutions to expand access to knowledge and networks. She
noted that since QRCE began leading the initiative in Jordan in 2009,
GEW activities have reached all governorates, engaging more than
450,000 participants through training, workshops, panel discussions,
networking, and competitions.
QRCE Director Mohammad Obeidat outlined the core themes for GEW
Jordan 2026: youth and future skills, technology and artificial
intelligence, women’s entrepreneurship and economic inclusion, green
entrepreneurship and sustainability, and the blue economy. He added
that this year’s edition features approximately 1,400 activities
distributed across all governorates, supported by 190 partners.
Zain Jordan reaffirmed its longstanding strategic partnership with
QRCE to foster a culture of innovation, noting that ZINC will host
more than 40 events across its eight branches nationwide, led by
experts, specialists, and university professors.
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