Umniah and Startupbootcamp Partner to Manage and Operate “The Tank”

Umniah has teamed up with Startupbootcamp, one of the top five global business accelerators, to manage and enhance The Tank, its business incubator, as part of its strategy to improve Jordan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Faisal Qamhiyah, CEO of Umniah, said, “This partnership reaffirms our commitment to supporting Jordanian startups and recognizing the pivotal role of entrepreneurship in boosting the competitiveness of the national economy amid rapidly evolving market dynamics. Updating our strategy to align with emerging technologies and evolving market and consumer needs is essential to ensure that The Tank attracts the appropriate startups and achieves its objectives.”

Qamhiyah added, “We are confident in Startupbootcamp’s global leadership and expertise in business incubation. Our partnership aims to leverage proven business models, best practices, and an extensive network of partners, investors, and mentors to enhance The Tank.” He further highlighted that this partnership will enrich The Tank’s environment, introduce new perspectives, challenge existing assumptions, and innovate business methods for improved outcomes.

Abe Seksek, CEO of Startupbootcamp, said, “We value the power of collaboration for impact. Partnering with Umniah provides a unique opportunity to extend our startup acceleration expertise to Jordan, especially in addressing the challenges within the telecommunications sector. We’re eager to support startups in transforming their ideas into successful ventures that will foster Jordan’s economic growth.”

Startupbootcamp and Umniah will partner on six-week challenges, guiding participants through idea development, pitch preparation, and concluding in a final presentation. These challenges will target critical areas such as 5G, Edge Computing, cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI and machine learning, communication technologies, software-defined networking, and IoT.

Additionally, experts in fields like law, intellectual property, sales, marketing, and technology from Jordan and abroad will provide specialized training and work directly with teams. This will involve SWOT analysis, business and startup methodologies, pitch presentation training, and workshops led by industry experts to enhance startup skills.