Amman, Sept. 9 (Petra) -- A nationwide initiative aimed at identifying promising entrepreneurs, creative projects and emerging talent will launch Sunday, with activities planned across the Kingdom’s governorates.

The Jordan Women Entrepreneurs Forum and Festival, organized by the Arab Institute for Entrepreneurs and Innovators in partnership with Edama Training and Consulting Foundation, will provide a platform for women and young people to showcase entrepreneurial ventures, innovative ideas and creative talent.

Edama Director Hussam Hamdan told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the initiative will tour the governorates to identify local projects and talent through a unified online nomination process and field visits conducted in cooperation with community organizations.

Participating projects and initiatives will be evaluated based on their social impact, level of innovation and potential for sustainability, with promising entries selected for further development and support, Hamdan said.

Each stop will feature exhibitions showcasing entrepreneurial projects, handicrafts and home-based products, alongside a technology and innovation pavilion for digital solutions and smart initiatives. Jordanian art and national heritage will also form part of the exhibitions.

An interactive stage will offer participants opportunities to demonstrate their skills through public speaking and leadership competitions, poetry and literary readings, as well as cultural and folkloric performances.

The initiative will also provide participants with free advisory services and specialized workshops in project management and digital marketing, in addition to training grants and other support for outstanding participants.

Hamdan said the program is designed to help participants develop their ideas and turn them into viable, sustainable ventures, while encouraging greater participation by women and young people in economic activity and entrepreneurship.

//Petra// RZ