"Accelerate with JEDCO" - To support and sustain start-ups and SMEs in Jordan- with a particular focus on high growth enterprises

(closed)

Responsible Directorate

New Ventures Directorate - Growth Accelerator Section

Target segments

• Small and medium enterprises in the industry and service sectors
• Entrepreneurs and start-up businesses with innovative project ideas

Place of Provision of Service

JEDCO and its governorate offices

Eligibility requirements

For established enterprises:

1. registered company operating in Jordan for a minimum period of two years
2. classified as small or medium

For individual entrepreneurs:

1. Jordanian citizens
2. Have a new project idea

Required Documents

• Completed ‘Accelerate with JECO’ application form
• Eligibility Verification form

Application Deadline

Public calls held in May and October 2016-2018

Application Process

1. Applicant completes the application form for the service, attaching supporting documentation
2. Eligibility checks of applicants carried out by JEDCO
3. JEDCO staff perform a diagnosis to identify the company’s needs and ensure its eligibility in order to benefit from the programme’s services
4. If the application is approved, a growth plan is prepared by a dedicated JEDCO Business Growth Manager in conjunction with the applicant
5. The growth plan is implemented by the business with support from the Business Growth Manager to remove the identified barriers to growth.

Partner Organizations

None

Service Fee

None

Service duration

As required by the applicant but normally within a 6 - 12 month period