JOIN Fincubator and Ahli Fintech Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Foster Innovation and Support Startups in the Fintech Sector

The Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC), through its JOIN Fincubator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ahli Fintech to strengthen collaboration and drive greater impact across Jordan’s fintech entrepreneurial ecosystem. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate innovation, empower startups, and provide entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to scale their businesses in Jordan and across the region.

The MoU focuses on three key areas of collaboration:

1. Empowering and Supporting Entrepreneurs: Supporting startups across their full lifecycle, from incubation to acceleration, to enhance growth opportunities and market readiness.

2. Mentorship and Knowledge Exchange: Facilitating access to expertise through joint mentorship programs, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives led by specialists from both organizations.

3. Access to Digital Sandboxes: Providing startups with access to live testing environments supported by APIs and sandbox capabilities from both JoPACC and Ahli Fintech, enabling them to test their solutions safely and innovatively.

Commenting on the signing, Ms. Maha Bahou, CEO of JoPACC, said: “This partnership reflects our strong belief that collaboration is the cornerstone of a thriving fintech ecosystem. By joining efforts with Ahli Fintech, we are completing a critical cycle that supports fintech startups from ideation to market expansion. Entrepreneurs are not just innovators—they are key economic drivers. By uniting our resources and networks, we are creating a solid foundation for their success in Jordan and beyond. Our commitment is to open doors, remove barriers, and ensure that every startup can scale, compete, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of the local economy.”

Jordan Ahli Bank CEO/General Manager Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein, and Chairman of the Board of AHLI FINTECH, emphasized the partnership’s strategic importance and its long-term value for entrepreneurs and the broader economy. “This partnership represents a powerful example of how collaboration between financial institutions and innovation enablers can accelerate progress. By combining AHLI FINTECH’s incubation and acceleration capabilities with JoPACC’s ecosystem reach and digital infrastructure, we aim to create a measurable impact across Jordan’s fintech sector. This collaboration seeks to drive innovation, generate new job opportunities, attract investment, and strengthen the Kingdom’s growing reputation as a regional fintech hub.