The Startup Ecosystem of Jordan

Jordan has 1 city in the top 1000 and is one of Middle East’s best countries for setting up a startup.

COUNTRY RANKING

Since 2023, Jordan lost 2 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 68th worldwide.

Population

11.3
Million

Regional Ranking

5th
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1
In Middle East

Global Ranking

68th
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2
Worldwide

Ecosystem

Startup Ecosystem Overview

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Jordan prides itself on a high level of entrepreneurial activity. The country has nurtured several successful startups, such as Arabia Weather, Abjjad, and the promising enterprises of MonoJo, Mawdoo3, and Tamatem. These successes are in part due to multiple incubators, accelerators, and investment programs available.
For instance, Jordan is home to Oasis500, Innovative Jordan, and the Innovative Startups Fund Project from the World Bank, all working to facilitate startup and small business registration processes, celebrate local innovators, and encourage Arab and foreign investors to pour capital into Jordan’s startup ecosystem. The capital city of Amman hosts the Jordan Startup Expo, which is participated in by startups, private sector organizations, government representatives, and other ecosystem stakeholders. The country is also enjoying the presence of a talented team from Response Innovation Labs and their ongoing support of local entrepreneurs. Despite this massive startup support network, entrepreneurs are discouraged by high tax rates and investment barriers. However, the public sector has been active in reducing the red tape and enacting laws to promote investment. In this respect, the country has VC companies like Propeller Inc., Al Arabi Investment Group Co., Amwal Invest PLC, and AdamTec that help startups scale.
Political stability and a strategic location are great assets for Jordan. The country’s main challenge will be to make its most ambitious and talented entrepreneurs stay and develop their startups in Jordan. With the active support of the government, the startup scene can flourish in the coming years and produce more success stories.

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The Startup Ecosystem in Jordan

In 2023, Jordan register a rise in Social & Leisure startups. Some of the most notable success stories in this industry are those of , WebTeb.

Global Rank

Jordan is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Jordan’s startup scene is best represented in Social & Leisure, Ecommerce & Retail, and in and Fintech.

Top Cities for Startups in Jordan - Ranked by StartupBlink
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Startups

Notable Startups in Jordan
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WebTeb
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HyperPay
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Tamatem

Startups

Successful Social & Leisure startups in Jordan
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abjjad
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Kharabeesh
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Foodlve

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Social & Leisure
#56 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 15 startups for Social & Leisure.

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Ecommerce & Retail
#60 worldwide

In Middle East, Jordan's Ecommerce & Retail is in top 60. Jordan has a concentration of about 11 of the region's total Ecommerce & Retail startups that are represented on our map.

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Fintech
#67 worldwide

Jordan's Fintech is ranked 67th in the world. Our database contains 8 for this industry.

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