Green Innovation Hub Launched in East Amman to Empower Youth and Drive Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Amman, Jordan – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in partnership with the Jordan River Foundation (JRF) and the Ministry of Environment, and with funding from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has officially launched the Green Innovation Hub at the Queen Rania Family and Child Centre (QRFCC) in Jabal Al Nasr, East Amman.

The launch marks a key milestone under the project “Creating Sustainable Green Jobs for Refugees and Host Communities through the Green Economy in Jordan,” aimed at advancing green entrepreneurship in the Kingdom. The Hub provides a dedicated space for innovators and startups to access training, shared workspaces, and technology.

Located within QRFCC, a trusted community platform, the Hub is set to expand access to innovation opportunities in underserved areas. It builds on the success of the Green Business Incubator program, which has supported hundreds of entrepreneurs in developing innovative green solutions.

The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Environment, KOICA, GGGI, JRF, and participants in the Green Business Incubation Program, showcasing youth-led solutions to environmental challenges.

Minister of Environment, Dr. Aiman Solaiman, emphasized: “Launching the Green Innovation Hub reflects Jordan’s strong commitment to transitioning toward a sustainable and inclusive green economy—one rooted in empowering youth and driving innovation. This initiative embodies a clear national vision to advance a development model based on sustainability, where environmental challenges are transformed into real opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and strengthening community resilience.”

Christophe Assicot, GGGI Country Representative in Jordan, added, “This Hub ensures that the momentum we have built through the Green Business Incubator continues. With thousands of applicants and hundreds of supported entrepreneurs, we have seen the strength of Jordan’s green innovation ecosystem. Today, we are creating a space where these ideas can grow, scale, and deliver real environmental and economic impact.”

Ms. Enaam Barrishi, JRF’s Director General, noted, “We believe that sustainability is not an option, but a necessity for empowering communities. This is where the role of JRF comes in—hosting this incubator and ensuring its continuity, not just as a physical space, but as a living model of participatory and sustainable development. This will be achieved by integrating the incubator into our programs and initiatives”.  

As part of the Green Business Incubator program, the Hub supports entrepreneurs in building practical, sustainable solutions while addressing the shortage of startup infrastructure in East Amman. It will host training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, as well as events such as hackathons, exhibitions, and community awareness activities.