Third Edition of AHLI FINTECH Hackathon Concludes, Top 10 Fintech Solutions Selected for Incubation - Jordan News
AHLI FINTECH - in partnership with the Crown Prince Foundation and under the esteemed patronage of the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, H.E. Eng. Sami Smeirat - successfully concluded its highly anticipated AHLI FINTECH Hackathon, uncovering the next generation of leading fintech innovators. The closing ceremony celebrated the announcement of the top 10 teams selected to join the prestigious 20-week AHLI FINTECH incubator program. These teams will receive hands-on mentorship, develop a minimum viable product (MVP) and gain the opportunity to secure up to USD 80,000 in potential investment. اضافة اعلان The hackathon received 119 applications from six countries across the MENA region, from which 24 standout teams from Jordan, the UAE and Saudi Arabia were chosen to compete. Their concepts spanned a dynamic mix of fintech verticals - including digital payments, personal finance management, financial literacy, RegTech, loyalty solutions, robo-advisory and more. The event showcased keynote speeches by H.E. Eng. Sami Smeirat, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship; Mr. Saad Mouasher, Chairman of Jordan Ahli Bank; and Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein, CEO and General Manager of Jordan Ahli Bank and Chairman of AHLI FINTECH - alongside a series of inspiring talks and real-world insights from leading voices in the fintech and entrepreneurship space, featuring success stories and firsthand experiences. Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein emphasized the bank's unwavering commitment to fueling Jordan's entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighting the hackathon and incubator programs as clear examples of that vision. He underscored the importance of investing in fintech innovation and creating the right conditions for promising ideas to evolve into impactful ventures that prompt both economic growth and meaningful social change. Now in its eighth year, this milestone event is a testament to the ongoing strategic partnership between AHLI FINTECH and the Crown Prince Foundation. Formalized through a dedicated MoU, the collaboration drives forward the National Fintech Program for innovation and entrepreneurship to empower Jordan's youth, reward innovation and unlock new economic opportunities.
It is noteworthy that the Crown Prince Foundation was established in 2015 to embody the vision of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to build a bright future for youth in Jordan and his underlying belief that youth are integral to shaping the future of the Kingdom. The Crown Prince Foundation provides opportunities for youth through three pathways: Economic participation, Leadership, and Sustainable Community Development. The Foundation operates in 27 locations across the Kingdom, including offices in all governorates, providing opportunities to more than 2.2 million young men and women annually.
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