Amman, June 6 (Petra) – The Ministry of Digital Economy and
Entrepreneurship and the Irish Embassy in Jordan on Saturday launched
the Jordanian-Irish Innovation Task Force, a collaborative initiative
to boost bilateral cooperation in technology, education, and digital
transformation.

It seeks to link the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in
both countries and open new scopes for economic and technological
cooperation.

The task force was launched during a meeting of the Jordanian-Irish
Joint Working Committee in Amman, which was chaired by Minister of
Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smirat and Irish Ambassador
to Jordan Marianne Bolger, brought together representatives of
government agencies, academic institutions, the private sector, and
innovation support organizations from both countries, the ministry
said in a statement.

Established through a joint initiative by the ministry via the Jordan
Source program, the Irish Embassy in Jordan, and the Jordanian
embassy in London, the initiative is a platform bringing together
governments, the private sector, universities, and innovation and
investment institutions to develop partnerships and joint initiatives
with a tangible economic impact.

The task force reflects the strength of Jordanian-Irish relations and
a commitment on both sides to expanding cooperation in
future-oriented sectors, commented Smirat.

He said Jordan, part of the economic modernization vision, continues
to foster an environment conducive to innovation and
entrepreneurship, accelerate digital transformation, and equip youth
with the skills of the future.

For her part, Bolger said the initiative is a key step towards
cementing Jordanian-Irish relations, pointing out that the task force
will offer a practical platform to exchange knowledge and expertise
and build sustainable partnerships between the two countries’
institutions.

Participants explored opportunities for cooperation in the fields of
technology, entrepreneurship, investment, education, and research, as
well as boosting ties between startups, investors, business
accelerators, and innovation centers in both countries.

The Task force’s work is focused on three main pillars; strengthening
governmental and institutional cooperation, building bridges between
the innovation and investment ecosystems, and expanding cooperation
in education, scientific research, and talent development.

The two sides agreed to continue working through specialized teams,
regular meetings, and joint initiatives to turn cooperation
opportunities into real projects to enhance innovation and investment
and create new opportunities for youth and entrepreneurs in both
countries.

//Petra//SS