A Decade of Innovation and Social Impact: Winners of 10th Local Edition of Orange Social Venture Prize 2026 Announced
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Winners of 10th Local Edition of Orange Social Venture Prize 2026 Announced
Orange Jordan has announced the winners of the 10th local edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) for 2026, marking a decade of supporting entrepreneurs who turn innovative ideas and digital solutions into ventures with meaningful social and environmental impact. The announcement ceremony was attended by the CEO of Orange Jordan, Eng. Philippe Mansour, several members of the Executive Committee and employees, members of the jury, alongside a group of prominent experts and entrepreneurs in Jordan and media representatives.
During the presentation stage, 13 of the 162 applicants presented their projects to the jury; subsequently, 3 were selected as winners. Tareq Hamdan won first place and a cash prize of JD 4,000 for his project “Iris”, which develops renewable energy solutions aimed at reducing costs and reliance on traditional energy sources using solar and wind systems. For second place, Muath Al-Hasan secured the position with a prize of JD 2,500 for the project “SYNIRO”, which aims to improve road safety and the healthcare sector by utilizing artificial intelligence and smart technologies to promote safer mobility and reduce road accident risks. Meanwhile, Yara Al-Siddiq came in third, winning JD 1,500 for “PowerBlocks”, a project offering innovative solutions to make clean energy more accessible, efficient, and scalable for various users and applications. The three winners will also qualify for the international edition of the prize later this year, competing alongside entrepreneurs from 17 countries where Orange operates across the Middle East and Africa regions.
On this occasion, the CEO of Orange Jordan, Eng. Philippe Mansour, expressed his pride in reaching the 10th anniversary of the award locally, stressing that this journey reflects the company’s commitment to delivering on its promises and its belief in the ability of Jordanian youth to innovate and create a positive impact on society. He commended the three winners for qualifying for the international edition of the prize, hence unlocking new opportunities at both local and global levels. Eng. Mansour affirmed Orange Jordan’s continued efforts as the true responsible digital leader to empower youth through the Orange Digital Center and its programs aimed at fostering talent and developing skills.
During the ceremony, the jury members were recognized for their role in evaluating the projects and selecting the winners. They comprised the General Director of Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training, Dr. Aghadir Jwaihan, the CEO of INJAZ, Dr. Deema Bibi, the CEO of the Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (int@j), Eng. Nidal Bitar, the Board Member of the Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), Dr. Ashraf Bany Mohammed, and the Chief Corporate, Internal Communications, & Sustainability Officer at Orange Jordan, Eng. Rana Al Dababneh.
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About Orange Jordan
Orange Jordan, with around 1,600 employees across nearly 300 shops and locations throughout the Kingdom, strives to provide the best customer experience through an integrated set of digital solutions, including fixed lines, mobile lines, internet, data, and Smart Life Solutions, serving more than 5 million customers in Jordan, guided by the company’s values of Caring, Responsible and Bold.
Orange Jordan is a subsidiary of Orange Global Group, which is present in 26 countries worldwide. The company operates in line with the Group’s strategy and prioritizes community service. In this context, it implements a comprehensive CSR strategy centered on four pillars, including Digital Education, Digital Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, and Climate and Environment.
As a trusted partner, Orange gives everyone the keys to a responsible digital world, which reflects the company’s purpose. Its main driver is its vision to be the true responsible digital leader in Jordan, while continuing its mission of offering the best network and innovative digital solutions, with an unmatched customer experience by empowered Orange teams.
Orange offers comprehensive digital solutions for businesses of all sizes and sectors, including small businesses and enterprises, through a wide range of business solutions under its Orange Business brand.
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About Orange Group
Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. The Group aims to be the trusted partner for everyday digital life by providing individuals, businesses, and communities with reliable connectivity and innovative services. As of the end of 2025, Orange connects 340 million customers (including MasOrange) across 26 countries and generated 40.4 billion euros in revenues.
As a trusted player, Orange leverages the excellence of its very high-speed broadband networks to deploy digital infrastructure in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The Group is a European leader in fiber, with 100 million connectable households, and convergent offers. In France, Orange connects 34 million customers and was ranked No. 1 by the regulator Arcep for the quality of its mobile network for the 15th consecutive year. In Africa and the Middle East, the Group’s growth engine, Orange serves nearly 180 million customers and promotes digital and financial inclusion through its connected solutions.
Under the Orange Business brand, the Group supports companies in transforming their networks as well as in AI, trusted cloud, and cybersecurity. Orange is also a major player in the wholesale market, where it has a leading global telecom infrastructure and significant capabilities for deploying and operating submarine cables. A committed innovator, Orange relies on 700 researchers and holds a portfolio of 11,000 patents.
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