Injaz

What Injaz does

Injaz (legal name: INJAZ) is an independent, non-profit Jordanian organization founded in 1999 and headquartered in Amman, with permanent field offices in Irbid, Zarqa, Karak, Aqaba, Tafilah, and Ma'an covering all 12 Jordanian governorates. The organization delivers youth capacity-building programs — spanning life skills, financial education, entrepreneurship and business skills, digital skills, and social leadership — through partnerships with 7th-12th grade schools, 46 universities and colleges, and social institutions including vocational training centers and centers for youth with disability. Annual reach exceeds 850,000 youth, with more than 5,000,000 lifetime beneficiaries, and female participation consistently above 60%. Programs are delivered by 2,000+ private-sector volunteers annually, with curricula such as the Financial Education Program (FEP) mainstreamed across all schools as an official Ministry of Education subject since 2015 in cooperation with the Central Bank of Jordan.

The organization's technology stack centers on an e-learning platform co-developed with Learning Possibilities (a global social enterprise) for virtual program delivery, alongside a nationwide Digital Gap Analysis and Readiness Assessment framework sponsored by the World Bank, MoDEE, and the Ministry of Education. In 2018, INJAZ established the mySTARTUP incubator as a wholly-owned subsidiary, currently incubating 100 startups per year; mySTARTUP is linked to the Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) for investment-readiness pathways. Other flagship programs include the Business Leaders Campaign (launched 2008 under Queen Rania's patronage, reaching 85,000+ students via 1,000+ business leaders annually), the Youth Engineering Challenge with ACES, the Company Start-Up Program, Job Shadowing, Road2Code, and the Ask the Expert series partnered with Jordan Kuwait Bank across 10 universities.

INJAZ's go-to-market is community-led: there is no traditional sales motion and no fees charged to student beneficiaries — programs are provided free of charge. Operating revenue (undisclosed) is triangulated from four streams: (i) private-sector partnerships providing funding, volunteers, and Board representation; (ii) international development grants from USAID, World Bank, MetLife Foundation, and similar; (iii) government cooperation agreements with MoE, MOPIC, MOSD, KAFD, VTC, and CBJ; and (iv) corporate-funded programs such as the JoPACC digital financial-literacy initiative, Jordan Commercial Bank client training, and the ACES engineering challenge. The Board of Directors is composed of senior executives from Jordan Kuwait Bank, Orange Jordan, ACES, Aramex, Bank al Etihad, Capital Bank, GIG, Housing Bank, Mashrek International School, Umniah, and Nathealth, while CEO Deema Bibi has led the organization for over 20 years.

Name

Injaz

Legal name

INJAZ

Website

https://injaz.org.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Injaz is a Jordanian non-profit founded in 1999 that delivers youth capacity-building programs — financial education, entrepreneurship, digital, and life skills — to 850,000+ students annually across all 12 governorates, 46 universities, and via 2,000+ private-sector volunteers, supported by the Ministry of Education, Central Bank of Jordan, USAID, World Bank, and corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education and Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Youth education programs
• Financial literacy training
• Entrepreneurship incubation
• Workforce skills development
• Vocational training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Sector Partnerships: Engagement with private sector companies who provide funding, program development support, and volunteer professionals. Companies engage as program instructors and mentors, partner for program funding, and provide business leaders for Board of Trustees.
2. International Development Organization Grants: Funding and merit-based grants from international civil society organization partners including USAID, World Bank, and various international development agencies.
3. Government Cooperation: Cooperation agreements with key ministries (MoE, MOPIC, MOSD) and government bodies (King Abdullah II Fund for Development, Vocational Training Center, Central Bank of Jordan) for program implementation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

INJAZ is a Jordanian nonprofit that designs and delivers youth capacity-building programs covering life skills, financial education, entrepreneurship and business skills, digital skills, and social leadership for high school students (grades 7–12), university students and graduates, and young entrepreneurs across all 12 governorates of Jordan. Programs are delivered in partnership with the private sector, government bodies, and international development organizations, supplemented by the mySTARTUP business incubator that supports youth and women-led startups.

Product overview

INJAZ operates as a non-profit youth empowerment organization offering a portfolio of educational and entrepreneurship programs rather than a traditional technology product. The organization's offerings include: mySTARTUP incubator for startup development; the Financial Education Program (FEP) for school-based financial literacy; the Business Leaders Campaign connecting students with business professionals; the Youth Engineering Challenge for engineering students; various student programs including Company Start-Up, Ask the Expert, Debate, Personal Life Planning, Job Shadowing, and coding programs like Road2Code and Digital Designs Podcast. These programs develop life skills, financial education, entrepreneurship skills, digital skills, and social leadership among Jordanian youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mySTARTUP: Startup incubator established in 2018 that builds on INJAZ's resources, expertise, and network to promote entrepreneurship and enable startups to become a driving force towards enhanced and equal participation and economic development of youth and women.

Products and services

• mySTARTUP Incubator Startup incubator that promotes entrepreneurship and enables scalable and socially responsible startups, with a focus on youth and women founders. Operates with capacity for 100 startups per year, partnering with ISSF to help startups present ideas to investors.
• Financial Education Program (FEP) School-based financial literacy program mainstreamed across all schools in Jordan in collaboration with the Central Bank of Jordan and the Ministry of Education, approved as an official MoE subject for 7th–12th graders.
• Business Leaders Campaign Annual campaign connecting Jordan's business leaders with school students through interactive sessions to inspire and motivate students, instill determination and perseverance, and help them plan for their future.
• Youth Engineering Challenge Program for university students implemented in collaboration with the Arab Center for Engineering Studies (ACES) that equips young engineers with the skills, resources, and support needed to develop their careers and prepare for the job market.
• Company Start-Up Program Program that enables students to learn about entrepreneurship and establish and develop their startup companies.
• Ask the Expert Program Interactive sessions in which students interact with experienced professionals to boost their awareness, skills, and career choices.
• Debate Program Program designed to build students' skills in argumentation, public speaking, and critical thinking.
• Personal Life Planning Program Program focused on helping students plan their personal and professional futures.
• Job Shadowing Program Program that allows students to shadow professionals in their fields of interest to gain practical workplace experience.
• Road2Code Program Coding program delivered as part of the global 'Hour of Code' activities.
• School Adoption Campaign Campaign run in partnership with the Ministry of Education aimed at involving partners and supporters across sectors in the development of the educational process.
• Company Program Competition Annual competition organized for high school and university students featuring projects focused on AI, sustainability, digital transformation, and smart community services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 850,000+ youth reached annually with career-oriented capacity-building programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Zain KuwaitminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 June 2026Zain Kuwait supported the 20th annual company programme competition organized by INJAZ Kuwait for high school and university students. Around 100 high school pupils and ten university teams participated in projects focused on AI, sustainability, digital transformation, and smart community services.
• Arab Center for Engineering Studies (ACES)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2024ACES and INJAZ signed cooperation agreement to implement 'Youth Engineering Challenge' project for university students. ACES presents real-world technical engineering challenges while INJAZ trains participants on communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Dr. Naeem Abdulhadi, Executive Director of ACES, signed agreement with Deema Bibi, CEO of INJAZ.
• Jordan Commercial BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 August 2024Jordan Commercial Bank and INJAZ signed cooperation agreement to implement training programs for the bank's clients focused on raising financial awareness. Programs include sound financial planning, prudent consumption, understanding banking products, and role of Central Bank in protecting consumers. Caesar Qulajen, General Manager, signed on behalf of the bank.
• Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2024Renewed collaboration between JoPACC and INJAZ to enhance digital financial services in Jordanian universities. JoPACC conducts training sessions for INJAZ volunteers who then pass expertise to university students. Training sessions held at Tafila Technical University and Al-Huson University College. CEO Maha Bahou signed agreement with Deema Bibi, CEO of INJAZ.
• MetLife FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 January 2024INJAZ and MetLife Foundation collaborating to implement INJAZ programs in four government schools focused on building students' skills. Partnership includes Company Start-Up Program, Ask the Expert Program, Debate Program, Personal Life Planning Program, and Job Shadowing Program. General Manager of MetLife Jordan Osama Hannoush noted shared vision to develop future generations.
• Jordan Kuwait BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 January 2024Jordan Kuwait Bank and INJAZ partnered to launch 'Ask the Financial and Banking Expert' program at 10 universities across Jordan. Interactive sessions with banking professionals shed light on job opportunities and share success stories. COO Daoud Issa signed partnership agreement with Deema Bibi, CEO of INJAZ. Bank is member of INJAZ Board of Directors.
• National Cybersecurity CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2023MoU between INJAZ and National Cybersecurity Center to enhance cooperation in building capabilities and raising awareness in cybersecurity for school and university students. President Eng. Bassam Maharmeh and CEO Deema Bibi signed the agreement. Both parties agreed to develop initiatives for building national capabilities in cybersecurity.
• Project Management Educational Institute Foundation (PMIEF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2023Three-year strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen Jordanian youth capabilities in project management. Benefits 200,000 school students and empowers 200 teachers and 3,800 INJAZ volunteers with project management skills. Partnership includes reviewing and integrating project management concepts with 13 INJAZ programs.
• Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2023JoPACC and INJAZ joined forces to advance digital payment solutions at Jordanian universities. Partnership aims to build digital financial literacy while promoting financial inclusion. JoPACC provides digital payment expertise while INJAZ attracts volunteers to deliver financial awareness content. Training to cover digital financial services and responsible use.
• Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2022JoPACC partnered with INJAZ for Business Leaders Campaign 2022. The campaign ran from November 14th till December 12th to inspire and motivate school students with business leaders sharing experiences.
• Mashrek International SchoolminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2022Mashrek International School partnered with INJAZ for Business Leaders Campaign 2022. School participates as partner in campaign activities.
• Learning PossibilitiescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Global social enterprise providing e-learning solutions collaborated with INJAZ to accelerate learning process virtually and conduct nationwide Digital Gap Analysis and Readiness Assessment of Jordanian public schooling ecosystem, sponsored by World Bank, MoDEE, and MoE.
• Ministry of Education (MoE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partnership to mainstream Financial Education Program across all schools in Jordan. MoE approved FEP as official subject taught to 7th-12th graders since 2015. Joint implementation of School Adoption Campaign for partner involvement in educational development.
• Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with CBJ to mainstream Financial Education Program in all schools across Jordan. CBJ plays key role in protecting financial consumers and supporting financial literacy initiatives.
• Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment cooperation agreement with MOPIC for program implementation and development coordination.
• Ministry of Social Development (MOSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment cooperation agreement with MOSD for youth development programs and social impact initiatives.
• King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment cooperation agreement with KAFD for development programs supporting youth entrepreneurship and economic development.
• Vocational Training Center (VTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement with VTC for vocational training programs targeting youth with skills development for employment.
• Al Hussein Technical University (HTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU between INJAZ and HTU to promote youth opportunities. Joint programs for student training in digital financial awareness conducted during previous academic year.
• Al-Balqa Applied UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with INJAZ for digital financial awareness sessions conducted during previous academic year as part of university outreach program.
• Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between INJAZ incubator mySTARTUP and ISSF to help startups present their ideas to investors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JA Worldwide (Junior Achievement): INJAZ is the de facto Jordan affiliate of the JA Worldwide network, sharing the same founder lineage (INJAZ was established through Save the Children/USAID as part of the JA movement). JA Worldwide delivers identical program pillars — Company Program, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, work readiness — to students globally, making it the most direct comparable for program design, volunteer model, and corporate-partner GTM.
• INJAZ Al-Arab (JA MENA): The MENA-level INJAZ federation of which Jordan INJAZ is a member. Operates the same youth entrepreneurship and work-readiness programs across the Arab region and shares beneficiary models, partnerships with multinationals, and the named 'Company Program' competition referenced in INJAZ Jordan's 2024 Zain Kuwait-backed event.
• Education for Employment (EFE): Nonprofit operating across the MENA region (with strong Jordan presence) that trains and places youth into private-sector employment through demand-driven curricula and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable in mission (bridging education-to-employment gap), target beneficiary (Arab youth), and funding mix (USAID, corporates).
• Queen Rania Foundation (QRF): Jordan-based nonprofit founded under Queen Rania's patronage that invests in education quality, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship for Jordanian youth. Most direct national peer for education-to-employment programming, policy advocacy, and government ministry partnerships.
• INJAZ Kuwait: Sister INJAZ/JA member organization in Kuwait, running the same Company Program, Startup, and Business Leaders campaigns for Kuwaiti students. Strong functional peer given the Zain Kuwait-INJAZ Jordan partnership mentioned in 2024 data; both share curriculum, volunteer model, and annual competition cadence.
• Oasis500: Amman-based early-stage investor and accelerator providing seed funding, mentorship, and training to Jordanian tech startups. Directly comparable to mySTARTUP's incubation function and Jordan's entrepreneurship development mission; both serve early-stage founders at the pre-seed/seed stage.
• Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE): U.S.-based nonprofit delivering entrepreneurship education to young people from underserved communities, particularly through school- and after-school-based programs. Comparable to INJAZ in delivery mechanism (in-school delivery), target beneficiary (school-age youth), demand-driven corporate volunteer model, and emphasis on underserved youth.

Emerging players

• SCORE Mentors / SCORE Foundation: U.S. nonprofit providing volunteer business mentors and free entrepreneurship education to small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Comparable in reliance on volunteer professionals, free-to-beneficiary delivery model, and corporate mentor pipeline; narrower geographic footprint but overlapping GTM with INJAZ's mySTARTUP and Job Shadowing components.

Regional players

• KAFAAT (Jordan): Jordan-based human capital and workforce development company/subsidiary focused on labor-market intermediation, vocational training, and youth employment programming. Comparable to INJAZ on the workforce-readiness side and Jordan-specific footprint; operates more as a vocational/employment-services entity than a youth NGO.

Others

• Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality (operating regionally): Regional MENA civil society actor addressing youth and women's economic empowerment through grantmaking and capacity-building. Less directly comparable on curriculum but relevant as a regional peer in the development-funding ecosystem where INJAZ competes for grant capital and corporate CSR budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/INJAZorg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/INJAZorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/INJAZorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/injaz-jordan
• Instagraminstagram.com/injazorg

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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