13 Entrepreneurs Present Ideas at the 10th Local Edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize 2026
13 Entrepreneurs Present Ideas at the 10th Local Edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize 2026
Orange Jordan concluded the project presentation phase of the tenth local edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) 2026. During this stage, 13 entrepreneurs presented their ideas to the evaluation jury, which will determine the three top winners, after selecting them from among 162 applications submitted from across the Kingdom.
The jury comprised a distinguished panel of leaders, including the General Director of Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training, Dr. Aghadir Jwaihan, the CEO of INJAZ, Dr. Deema Bibi, the CEO of the Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (int@j), Eng. Nidal Bitar, the Board Member of the Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), Dr. Ashraf Bany Mohammed, and the Chief Corporate, Internal Communications, & Sustainability Officer at Orange Jordan, Eng. Rana Al Dababneh.
The local edition winners will be announced during a ceremony hosted by Orange Jordan in early September, where they will receive valuable financial prizes of JD 4,000 for first place, JD 2,500 for second place, and JD 1,500 for third place. Additionally, they will also qualify to participate in the international edition later this year and compete for Euros 25,000 for first place, Euros 15,000 for second place, and Euros 10,000 for third place, in addition to the International Women’s Prize worth Euros 20,000.
Orange Jordan expressed its pride in the inspiring ideas that have translated into innovative solutions with a social and environmental impact that makes a meaningful difference, underscoring that this level of scalable entrepreneurial projects reflects ambitions and reinforces the spirit of innovation in Jordan. The company affirmed that the local edition, launched in 2017, demonstrates its unwavering commitment to fostering entrepreneurs, noting that since the award was launched across the Middle East and Africa, it has attracted more than 17,600 applications, and 3,000 participants. The company also remains dedicated to its crucial role in empowering youth as the true responsible digital leader by unlocking local and international opportunities, providing a supportive platform to elevate talent, and contributing to sustainable development while actively supporting the Kingdom’s technological transformation.
It is worth noting that since 2011, the OSVP has been held across 17 countries where Orange is present in the Middle East and Africa region, recognizing startups that leverage ICT solutions to drive social development and create a positive, sustainable impact.
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About Orange Jordan
Orange Jordan, with around 1,600 employees across nearly 300 shops and locations throughout the Kingdom, strives to provide the best customer experience through an integrated set of digital solutions, including fixed lines, mobile lines, internet, data, and Smart Life Solutions, serving more than 5 million customers in Jordan, guided by the company’s values of Caring, Responsible and Bold.
Orange Jordan is a subsidiary of Orange Global Group, which is present in 26 countries worldwide. The company operates in line with the Group’s strategy and prioritizes community service. In this context, it implements a comprehensive CSR strategy centered on four pillars, including Digital Education, Digital Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, and Climate and Environment.
As a trusted partner, Orange gives everyone the keys to a responsible digital world, which reflects the company’s purpose. Its main driver is its vision to be the true responsible digital leader in Jordan, while continuing its mission of offering the best network and innovative digital solutions, with an unmatched customer experience by empowered Orange teams.
Orange offers comprehensive digital solutions for businesses of all sizes and sectors, including small businesses and enterprises, through a wide range of business solutions under its Orange Business brand.
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About Orange Group
Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. The Group aims to be the trusted partner for everyday digital life by providing individuals, businesses, and communities with reliable connectivity and innovative services. As of the end of 2025, Orange connects 340 million customers (including MasOrange) across 26 countries and generated 40.4 billion euros in revenues.
As a trusted player, Orange leverages the excellence of its very high-speed broadband networks to deploy digital infrastructure in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The Group is a European leader in fiber, with 100 million connectable households, and convergent offers. In France, Orange connects 34 million customers and was ranked No. 1 by the regulator Arcep for the quality of its mobile network for the 15th consecutive year. In Africa and the Middle East, the Group’s growth engine, Orange serves nearly 180 million customers and promotes digital and financial inclusion through its connected solutions.
Under the Orange Business brand, the Group supports companies in transforming their networks as well as in AI, trusted cloud, and cybersecurity. Orange is also a major player in the wholesale market, where it has a leading global telecom infrastructure and significant capabilities for deploying and operating submarine cables. A committed innovator, Orange relies on 700 researchers and holds a portfolio of 11,000 patents.
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