Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) and the Network of Jordanian Centres of Excellence on Tuesday inked grant agreements worth JOD 145,000, according to the Jordan Times.
The agreements aimed to bankroll 13 start-up projects in Irbid, Mafraq, Jerash, Balqaa, Madaba and Tafileh governorates.
JEDCO said in a statement that the grants will contribute to JOD 175,000 of investments, projected to create 26 job openings after an 18-month implementation period.
Jordan’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply Secretary General Maha Al Ali highlighted the importance of local economic development.
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The agreements aimed to bankroll 13 start-up projects in Irbid, Mafraq, Jerash, Balqaa, Madaba and Tafileh governorates.
JEDCO said in a statement that the grants will contribute to JOD 175,000 of investments, projected to create 26 job openings after an 18-month implementation period.
Jordan’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply Secretary General Maha Al Ali highlighted the importance of local economic development.
Photo Credit: Arabianeye-Reuters
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Mubasher
