The Startup Ecosystem of Amman

Amman has 63 startups in our sample database. This represents about 98% of Jordan’s startups. Amman is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Jordan.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Amman developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 32 spots.

National Ranking

1st
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In Jordan

Regional Ranking

7th
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1
In Middle East

Global Ranking

218th
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32
Worldwide

Startups

Amman Top Startup Industries

Edtech icon
Edtech
#117 worldwide

5 startups

Fintech icon
Fintech
#158 worldwide

9 startups

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Marketing & Sales
#163 worldwide

4 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Amman Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Amman has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...

  • Overperformance
  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score218322.425100%0
Quantity Score184-185120.4418.14%3
Sample size of startups193-195-145715.67%-6
Sample size of accelerators167-1907240%-3
Sample size of coworking spaces206-2097210%0
Community Score183-257800.062.47%-4

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The Startup Ecosystem in Amman

Startups in Amman excel in Edtech, Fintech, and Marketing & and Sales. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Edtech industry. One of the most promising startups in Amman in 2023 is WebTeb, HyperPay, and MSPharma.

Global Rank

Amman is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Amman’s startups excel particularly in Edtech where it ranks 117 and in Fintech, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Amman
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WebTeb
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HyperPay
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MSPharma

Startups

Successful Edtech startups in Amman
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Abwaab
Jamalon startup icon
Jamalon
Adam Wa Mishmish startup icon
Adam Wa Mishmish

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Amman's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Amman there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Edtech, Fintech, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 29% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Amman.

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National Rank

7th

Regional Rank

Overview

Amman is Jordan's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 7th in Middle East. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Amman is ranked 218th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including WebTeb.

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