Jordan Start

Shamal Start Boot Camp
2020-02-23 08:30 - 2020-03-05 16:30 UTC | ShamalStart Dep., Irbid Development Area Luminus Technical University College (LTUC), Building #1, Irbid, Jordan
Business Boot Camp

A 10 Days boot camp on how to establish a startup and develop a business model.

Wave 12 Ceremony
2020-03-15 10:00 - 16:30 UTC

‘How to build your startup’ Workshop
2020-03-31
Mohammed Obaidat Our workshop will be in 3 days/ 4 hours a day (11am-2pm) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Workshop topics:
First day: market understanding and ideation
Second day: understanding the value proposition and customers development
Third day: marketing and sales
workshop dates 313 till 24
Seats are limited

Fusion 360 workshop
2020-04-05
Most of us are used to represent their ideas on a sheet of paper. The problem with this type of representation that it lacks the 3rd Dimension. In this course you will learn how to start representing your ideas in the 3D space using a popular, rohbust, and free-for-students software called Fusion360.

Q&A Online Session
2020-04-20 21:00 - 22:00 UTC

Online Session: The Ins & Outs of Your Start-up Launch
2020-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Moscow)
ShamalStart hosted the virtual workshop entitled “The Ins & Outs of Your Startup Launch”. The host and speaker of this workshop was Mr. “Mohamed Obaidat” – Manager of ShamalStart’s Incubator and Director of Queen Rania Center for Innovation.
The workshop aims to guide graduates, recent graduates, or those expected to graduate from universities to the path of entrepreneurship & leadership to establishment their own projects, as well as explain the dos-and-don’ts to turn an idea into a successful business.

Wave 13 Boot Camp
2020-08-30 - 2020-09-10 | ShamalStart Dep., Irbid Development Area Luminus Technical University College (LTUC), Building #1, Irbid, Jordan
After being accepted in their induction interviews, 10 teams were invited to attend the business boot camp at Luminus ShamalStart campus.
The Boot Camp is the first step towards bringing a business idea to life. An intensive 10 days business training focused on utilizing the lean methodology in managing and building startups with the minimal amount of time and cost.

Next First Step: How To Apply
2020-09-24
ShamalStart is holding an info-session to enable rejected applicants from previous waves and teach them how to properly navigate and fill out the application form.

Pitching Interviews
2020-10-05
Now that the applications are piling up for ShamalStart’s next wave of entrepreneurs, the first group of applicants will be pitching their ideas to the judges to evaluate their ideas and their eligibility at our Incubator.

Understanding Your Next Startup: UI/UX
2020-11-09 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/Moscow)
Join us for the introductory session on UI/UX with Ahmad Al Huwwary on the 9th and 10th of November from 5 pm to 6:30 pm to know more about the ideas accepted at ShamalStart.
About the speaker: Ahmad Al Huwwary is a User Experience (UX) consultant and an expert from Jordan. Strong experience with User Experience Design with over 14 years of dedicated focus in information architecture, visual design, and interface design.

Understanding Your Next Startup: Simulation
2020-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Moscow)
Join us for the introductory session on Simulation with Nadine Abu Tuhaimer and Yazan Abu Dabaseh on the 10th of November from 12pm to 1pm to know more about the ideas accepted at ShamalStart.
About the speakers:
Nadine Abu Tuhaimer is the Technical Manager at FabLab Irbid, and Yazan Abu Dabaseh is Electronics Engineer at FabLab Irbid.

Understanding Your Next Startup: Packaging
2020-11-11 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Moscow)
Join us for the introductory session on Simulation withSujud Balawwneh 11th of November from 12pm to 1pm to know more about the ideas accepted at ShamalStart.
About the speakers:
Sujud Balawaneh is the founder of JoPack. She is packaging solution consultant, and provides many services in the packaging field such as training, design, and testing.

GEW at ShamalStart
2020-11-21
ShamalStart’s main event at the Global Entrepreneurship Week. Join us to know more about ShamalStart’s role and mission to empower innovators and makers. We will also host Mr. Firas Abu Wishah as our keynote speaker, as well as two of our amazing startups to talk about their challenges and overcoming the obstacles they faced along the way.
Firas Abu Wishah is a member of the Board of Directors at Petra Engineering Industries, the leading designer and manufacturer of commercial and industrial air-conditioning equipment located in Amman, Jordan. Firas is also very active with the American Chamber of Commerce in Amman, participating in many high level trade missions and business delegations to the United States.
Firas is one of the founding members and first President of the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) chapter in Jordan. He is also a member and former board member of the Middle East Leadership Academy (MELA 1). In 2016, Firas was appointed by his Majesty King Abdullah the Second to serve on Jordan’s Economic Policies Council representing the private sector.
Monther Fadel, the founder and business development manager of Darb. At GEW, Monther spoke overcoming obstacles, growing in the Jordanian market, and Darb’s future plans.
Fadi Al Zubaidi, the founder of Rozme w Nabte, spoke about sustainability, women empowerment in business, and the importance of perseverence.

Make It Happen
2020-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Moscow) | ShamalStart Dep., Irbid Development Area Luminus Technical University College (LTUC), Building #1, Irbid, Jordan
University students from all around the kingdom took advantage of this competition to win the title, and get a chance to be incubated at ShamalStart! Make It Happen Challenge targeted university students that have their final projects coming up. With the help of FabLab Irbid’s engineers and the state-of-the-art equipment and spaces, the students were able to create their prototypes. On the 9th of December, only 3 teams will showcase their projects for the first place, and a chance to be incubated at ShamalStart.

Business Boot Camp
2020-12-13 09:00 - 2020-12-24 17:00 (Europe/Moscow)
The business boot camp of the current wave of applicants to the Luminus ShamalStart business accelerator program just kicked off! 14 teams are receiving the training necessary to understand their idea and turn it into a business.

Import & Export Training
2021-01-13 10:30 - 14:30, 2021-01-14 10:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Moscow)
The training for the companies at ShamalStart’s latest waves begins. The mandatory training sessions include a number of topics that will help the entrepreneurs launch their startups with strong knowledge of the market and business.

Masterclass | User Research
2021-01-25 10:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Moscow)

How to pitch - Training
2021-02-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-03-01 08:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Moscow)
Pitching is the first important challenge for a startup. Presenting an idea and pitching it to a jury or an investor could make a company, or break it! This training aims to give the startups incubated with ShamalStart the necessary and sufficient information in this field.

Digital Marketing Training
2021-03-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-03-09 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Moscow)
Digital marketing is increasingly important nowadays due to the great number of recurring users in this digital world. The time that users spend online is relatively long, and may extend to several hours! This training aims to give the startups incubated with ShamalStart the necessary and sufficient information in this field.

Sector Spotlight: Logistics
2021-03-10 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Moscow)
This week, we shed the light on the “Logistics Services”!
Ideas that fall into this sector are essential to the sustainability of the manufacturing wheel, as they guarantee product quality and development.
If you have an idea about one of the other services or would like to know more about it, register for the workshop by clicking here.

PCB Design using AutoDesk Eagle
2021-03-14 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Moscow)
Join us in the online training session on “PCB Design using Autodesk Eagle” and the steps for How to Design PCB using Eagle CAD Software.
The session will be conducted by Yazan Abu Dabaseh, Luminus ShamalStart’s electronics engineer.
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Introduction to Design Using Fusion360
2021-03-23 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Moscow)
Join us in the online training session on “Introduction Design using Fusion360”.
The session will be conducted by Amro Sawan, Luminus ShamalStart’s engineer at Fablab Irbid.
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Introduction to CNC Machining
2021-03-25 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Moscow)
This session targets those who are interested in learning the basics of Operating a CNC Machine “Router”.
The session will cover design rules to follow when designing for CNC Machining, General Safety Rules to abide to while using the CNC Machine and Launching your first Job on a ShopBot CNC Machine “Wood Router”.
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Introduction to Laser Cutting
2021-04-04 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Moscow)
Join us in the online training session on “Introduction to Laser Cutting” and the steps for How to use the laser cutting machine and its software.
The session will be conducted by Nadine Abu Tuhaimer, Luminus ShamalStart’s technical Manager at Fablab Irbid.
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World Creativity & Innovation Day 2021
2021-04-21 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Moscow)
After a year of pandemic-induced lockdowns, there couldn’t be a better time to appreciate the creative economy. This day, designated by the UN as World Creativity and Innovation Day, is as important as ever. Jordan, as is the rest of the world, is going through a tough time economically. There is no better time to talk about how we can break-free from the constraints of the pandemic, and head towards a brighter, more innovative future.

Energy Day X JEA-Mafraq
2021-06-20 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Moscow)
A call to everyone interested in the Energy Management Sector to join us in an open day at JEA – Al-Mafraq. We will be discussing the need for the sector in Jordan, as well as showcase success stories from companies incubated at ShamalStart.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3cEE7m5

Virtual Boot Camp
2021-06-22 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Moscow)
On Tuesday, applicants whose ideas have been accepted will present them in front of ShamalStart’s jury for a chance to attend the Virtual Business Boot Camp. Entrepreneurs who complete the Boot Camp will then pitch their ideas and get a chance at incubation.
