Amman:The Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) has entered into a series of strategic agreements with both national and international firms to enhance the country's technology and defense sectors. These partnerships aim to foster innovation, support tech startups, and attract foreign direct investment to Jordan.
According to Jordan News Agency, JODDB has collaborated with Orange Jordan to support tech startups through various programs, including mentorship, acceleration, incubation, bootcamps, and hackathons. The focus will be on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, augmented and virtual reality, the Internet of Things, and robotics. The partnership will also help connect startups with potential investors, test and validate prototypes, and provide access to training and resources.
In the defense industry, JODDB has signed a cooperation agreement with the UAE-based EDGE Group. This agreement includes joint manufacturing, research and development in defense subsystems, and the exploration of opportunities in energetic materials. The partnership will also involve testing, evaluation, procurement, and joint marketing efforts to enhance defense manufacturing capabilities and strengthen economic ties between Jordan and the UAE.
Additionally, the Industrial Gate Zone Company, a subsidiary of JODDB, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Autonomous Aerial Superiority Technologies for Drone Manufacturing Free Zones Company. This agreement aims to assess the requirements for establishing unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing facilities within the zone.
JODDB stated that these agreements are part of its strategy to deepen partnerships with the private sector, localize advanced technologies, and establish Jordan as a regional hub for technology and high-tech manufacturing.