Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship

What Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship does

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) is the government ministry of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, headquartered in Amman, tasked with driving national digital transformation and supporting the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Established in 2015 (evolved from the former Ministry of Communications and Information Technology), the ministry oversees digital infrastructure including the national fiber optic network and government cloud services, and implements a National AI Strategy comprising 68 projects across 12 priority sectors.

MoDEE's primary platform is Sanad, Jordan's official digital identity application, which uses IrisGuard iris biometrics and facial recognition (eKYC) to authenticate citizens and grant access to more than 500 online government services including e-passport, vehicle registration, digital signatures, and Greater Amman Municipality property tax payments. As of 2026, Sanad had more than 2.6 million activated digital identities, with 600,000 new activations since early 2026, and 80 percent of public services were accessible through the platform. The ministry also operates 15 Comprehensive Government Service Centers across Jordan (each offering 132–133 services from 23–24 government institutions), 40 Future Stations (formerly Knowledge Stations) converted to business incubators in all governorates, and programs such as Jordan Source, the Youth Technology and Jobs Project (targeting 30,000 youth), and the PASS startup support programme (130 startups via Orange Jordan and GIZ).

MoDEE is funded through the Jordanian government budget and international development grants from partners including Germany's BMZ, GIZ, and the European Union. It does not generate commercial revenue; basic digital government services are provided free to citizens. Distribution channels include the Sanad app (iOS, Android, Huawei AppGallery), the unified jordan.gov.jo portal, the Tawasul platform, and the physical service center network.

Name

Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship

Legal name

Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship

Website

https://modee.gov.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) is the Jordanian government ministry driving national digital transformation, operating the Sanad digital identity platform with 2.6M+ users and 500+ e-government services, while running entrepreneurship, incubation, and AI strategy programs for citizens, startups, and government institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Digital Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAAAE

Government Digital Service & eGovernment (Service Delivery, IDs, Portals)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Central/Federal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPADAEAL

Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

SECONDARYEDAAAIAE

Digital Transactions & Online Services (eGov, Banking, Telehealth)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Digital Literacy & Technology Skills for Adults

SECONDARYHDAEAEAG

Public Sector & Government ERP

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platforms

SECONDARYBPAGABAM

Microfinance, Financial Inclusion & Inclusive Markets

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

Keywords

• Digital government services
• National digital identity
• Digital economy policy
• Entrepreneurship support programs
• Public sector digital transformation

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Funding: As a government ministry, MoDEE is funded through the Jordanian government budget. The ministry does not generate commercial revenue but rather allocates public funds to digital transformation initiatives, entrepreneurship support programs, and digital infrastructure development.
2. International Development Funding: The ministry coordinates international development funding from partners including GIZ, Germany's BMZ, and the European Union for programs like the E4DE project supporting startups and SMEs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) is Jordan's government ministry responsible for shaping national digital economy policy, deploying digital infrastructure, and supporting entrepreneurship. Its flagship deliverable is the Sanad digital identity application, providing citizens with biometric-verified access to over 500 government services. The ministry also operates 15 Comprehensive Government Service Centers, 40 Future Stations converted into business incubators, the National Fiber Optic Network, a National AI Strategy covering 68 projects across 12 sectors, and global market-access programs such as Jordan Source for startups and SMEs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sanad: Jordan's official digital identity application providing access to over 500 online government services including e-passport, vehicle registration, and digital signatures. Uses iris biometrics technology from IrisGuard.
• Jordan Source
• Future Stations (محطات المستقبل)
• PASS Programme

Products and services

• Sanad Digital Identity Application Jordan's official digital identity mobile application using iris biometrics (IrisGuard) and eKYC facial recognition, granting citizens access to over 500 online government services including e-passport, vehicle registration, digital signatures, and property tax payments. Made mandatory for access to public and private sector services through 2026 Civil Status Law amendments.
• Comprehensive Government Service Centers Network of 15 integrated physical service centers across Jordan providing 132-133 government services from 23-24 institutions under one roof, enabling citizens to complete multiple government transactions at a single location.
• Unified Government Services Portal (jordan.gov.jo)

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.6 million+ digital identities activated with 600,000 new activations since early 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026TEDCO, Maryland's technology development corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jordan's Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship on May 4, 2026, during the SelectUSA Investment Summit. The agreement formalizes bilateral cooperation focused on fostering innovation ecosystems, cross-border investments, startup exchanges, and the development of a Jordanian technology hub. The MOU includes co-hosted virtual networking events and Jordan's participation in the upcoming TEDCO Entrepreneur Expo.
• University System of Maryland (USM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2026TEDCO collaborated with the University System of Maryland (USM) and World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) for a webinar collaboration with Jordan titled 'Bridging Innovation: Why Jordan Can Be Your Tech Gateway to the MENA Region.' The collaboration features Jordan Source program introduced by Minister of Digital Economy Sami Smeirat, aiming to help businesses expand globally by leveraging Jordan's strategic location and established tech ecosystem.
• World Trade Center Institute (WTCI)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 April 2026WTCI collaborated with TEDCO, USM, and Jordan's Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship for a webinar exploring Jordan's digital ecosystem and opportunities for tech engagement in the MENA region. The collaboration discusses Jordan's strategic location, innovation ecosystem, and private equity landscape, aiming to expand cross-border collaborations.
• Orange JordancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2026Orange Jordan launched the 'Private Sector Access to Support Startups' (PASS) programme as part of the GIZ-implemented E4DE project, supporting 130 startups through skills development, training, and mentorship until October 2026. The initiative is co-funded by Germany's BMZ and the European Union and implemented in collaboration with Jordan's Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship, connecting startups with private sector actors.
• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2026GIZ implements the E4DE (Employment for Digital Economy Development) project in Jordan, partnering with Orange Jordan and the Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship to support 130 startups through skills development, training, and mentorship. Co-funded by Germany's BMZ and the European Union.
• Plan InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoDEE signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Plan International to support and develop the legislative environment for the social entrepreneurship sector. A consultative committee led by the ministry was formed including representatives from the social entrepreneurship sector to prepare a legislative framework for social entrepreneurial companies.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoDEE collaborated with UNDP to framework and unify efforts for social entrepreneurship in Jordan through developing 'Social Entrepreneurship Policy in Jordan and its Roadmap,' which studies international best practices and proposes appropriate measures aligned with Jordan's social entrepreneurship environment.
• Ireland (Government/Jordanian-Irish Innovation Working Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordan and Ireland launched the Jordanian-Irish Innovation Working Group as a permanent mechanism to enhance bilateral cooperation in innovation, investment, education, and talent development. The working group was established through joint initiative of MoDEE's Jordan Source program, Ireland's Embassy in Jordan, and Jordan's Embassy in London. It provides a platform connecting governments, private sector, universities, and innovation institutions for developing partnerships and joint initiatives.
• Abdul Hameed Shoman FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoDEE and Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation signed an MOU to enhance cooperation in establishing and operating knowledge spaces and libraries within Future Stations across Jordan's governorates. The partnership aims to expand cultural, knowledge, and digital programs, with a pilot phase creating five Future Stations in Karak Governorate during 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saudi Digital Government Authority (DGA): Saudi government body responsible for national digital government strategy and platforms; comparable because it operates a centralized national e-government platform, sets digital-ID-adjacent policy, and runs sector-wide digital transformation programs in a regional MENA context similar to MoDEE's.
• Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Egypt): Egypt's MCIT runs a parallel mandate of digital transformation, entrepreneurship support, and digital skills development; comparable because it is the closest Arab-country peer in terms of scope (digital economy + entrepreneurship + infrastructure) and operates in a similar MENA economic context.
• e-Governance Academy (Estonia): Estonia's e-governance knowledge transfer organization; comparable because Jordan's Sanad and digital-ID-plus-eServices approach directly mirrors Estonia's e-Estonia playbook, and the academy advises MENA governments on similar digital identity and e-government transformations.
• Government of Dubai Digital (Digital Dubai): UAE entity tasked with citywide digital transformation including digital identity and e-government services; comparable because it pursues a similar mandate of pushing government services onto a single digital platform and digital ID for residents.
• Information & eGovernment Authority (Bahrain): Bahrain's central authority for government ICT, digital identity, and e-government service delivery; comparable as a national-level entity rolling out digital ID and unified government service portals in a Gulf/MENA context adjacent to Jordan.

Others

• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit): German development agency implementing the E4DE project with MoDEE; comparable as a peer in the digital-economy-development ecosystem that defines which programs (digital skills, entrepreneurship, inclusion) are co-funded and scaled in Jordan.
• TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation): Maryland's tech development corporation and recent MoDEE MOU partner; comparable as a state-level innovation-economy counterpart that funds and scales startups through programs analogous to Jordan Source.
• UNDP Digital Public Infrastructure: UNDP funds digital public infrastructure and digital identity initiatives globally and is already a MoDEE partner on social entrepreneurship; comparable as an ecosystem/thematic peer that shapes donor priorities around digital ID and DPI standards MoDEE must align with.

Broad incumbents

• Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech): Singapore's lead agency for government digital services, national digital identity (Singpass), and AI-in-government adoption; comparable because it represents a more mature reference point for the digital-ID-plus-eServices-plus-AI portfolio MoDEE is building.

Emerging players

• Orange Jordan: Telecom operator co-implementing the PASS program for 130 startups with MoDEE and GIZ; comparable because it operates private-sector digital infrastructure adjacent to the ministry's mandate and shares Minister Smeirat's professional background.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MoDEEJO
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ministryofdigitalentrepreneurs
• Facebookfacebook.com/MoDEEJO
• Instagraminstagram.com/MoDEEJO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modeejo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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