The Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC) and the Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) organized a Demo Day and Networking event to mark the completion of the JOIN FinTech Launchpad.

The celebration brought together key players from the ecosystem, angel investors, venture funds, and representatives from the Central Bank of Jordan. Joining them to mark this important milestone were representatives from JOIN’s sponsoring banks namely, the Jordan Kuwait Bank, The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance, the Jordan Islamic Bank, and Capital Bank.  Other key guests from insurance companies, fintech accelerators and other lending institutions also attended.

Funded by the ISSF and implemented by the JOPACC’s JOIN Fincubator, the Launchpad Program has successfully completed the delivery of operational services to support the 13 fintech startups focusing on product development, operational readiness, and scalability. The startups received a variety of support services to include feasibility testing, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, UX/UI design, financial and business modeling, valuation, marketing strategy, and public speaking and pitching skills.

The event featured a power chat discussion with pioneering Jordanian fintech founders, a short video reflecting on the startups journey and a live pitching session for the 13 startups.  The event concluded with pre-scheduled meetings with the founders and networking amongst the guests.

Ms. Maha Bahou, CEO of JoPACC, commented on the occasion stating: “At JoPACC, we believe that innovation flourishes when given the right environment to grow. The Launchpad program represents our commitment to cultivating a thriving fintech ecosystem in Jordan—one that is driven by local talent, powered by collaboration, and focused on creating real impact. This achievement would not have been possible without our valued partnership with ISSF, whose unwavering support has been instrumental in bringing this vision to life”.

Mr. Mohammed Al Muhtaseb, CEO of ISSF, added: “The ISSF’s support for JOIN stems from a strategic vision to stimulate deal flow in Jordan, particularly within the high-potential FinTech sector, a space that continues to attract the largest share of venture capital across emerging markets.”

Jordan possesses the talent, ambition, and infrastructure required to lead in this sector. JOIN represents more than an incubator; it is a catalyst for innovation. With the forward-looking vision of the Central Bank of Jordan, and the active engagement of local banks partnering with FinTech startups, JOIN offers a robust and enabling environment for founders to grow and scale.

This event underscores the shared vision of JoPACC and ISSF in advancing financial innovation, enabling entrepreneurship, and fostering sustainable economic growth through technology.