King Abdullah II Fund for Development

Since 2004, the King Abdullah II Fund for Development has been implementing a project to support research and innovation for university undergraduates with the goal of providing young people with tools for creativity and innovation.
The project supports undergraduates of Jordanian public and private universities to implement their projects/research in a manner that contributes to creating a productive and effective society in the scientific and educational aspects.

Objectives

Providing financial and technical support for students to implement their graduation projects.

Strengthening competitiveness amongst students at all universities to develop their scientific and practical skills.

Supporting sustainable development in Jordan through improving the skills of human resources.

Developing higher education to be based on innovative projects rather than indoctrination.

Undergraduates Research & Innovation Support project is based on two Axis:

Projects / Free Researches also called Projects /Researches decided by professors in agreement with their students.

Projects proposed by the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB)

Achievements

During the past period, the project was able to achieve a number of accomplishments:

386 undergraduate/research projects were supported, from different majors in various Jordanian universities.

Registering three Innovation Patents:
Unmanned Submarine / University of Science and Technology.

Remote readings of electricity meters / Al-Isra University.

Disposal of oils in wastewater using inexpensive sorbents - Al Balqa Applied University - Central.>

Establishing two companies:
Our Energy Company in the field of renewable energy / Hashemite University.

Long Life Medical Company specialized in environmental engineering / Jordan University of Science and Technology.

Participation in international conferences and exhibitions:

The project “Communication without an existing communication network for border monitoring and protection” from German Jordanian University participated in the “Knowledge Summit” in United Arab Emirates.

The project “Studying the role of polymorphism in the genes related to vitamin B and the methionine cycle with the pathophysiology of autism” from University of Jordan participated in the “International Conference Neuroscience” in San Diego, California - USA.

The project “Studying the effect of adding the materials transformed from solid to liquid and vice versa to the solar water heating system” from American University in Madaba participated in the conference "The SGEM Vienna GREEN 2017 conference" in Vienna - Austria.

The project “Inventing a device for sculpting the mirrors of telescopes” from the University of Jordan participated in the first international forum for students of amateur astronomy, entitled "Astronomy and probing the secrets of the universe" in Tunisia.

The project “Manufacturing a Newtonian Telescope” from the University of Jordan participated in the “National Festival in Popular Astronomy” in Algeria.

The project “Effect of heat treatment on welding specifications for Inconel 625” from German Jordanian University participated in the “Eighteenth Creative Student Forum” in Arab Republic of Egypt.

Obtaining student scholarships for MA studies in “Nuclear Energy” in China and “Electronic Engineering” from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom.

23 Projects participated in SOFEX Jordan (the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference) since 2012.

Establishing six laboratories in universities to develop the supported projects:

Two laboratories at the University of Jordan.

One laboratory at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University.

Two laboratories at the University of Science and Technology.

One laboratory in Al-Balqa Applied University / Marka

Participation in supported graduation projects in a number of competitions and obtaining several national and international awards, such as:

The National Technology Festival competition.

Engineers Syndicate competition.

Engineering Forum competition.

Publishing the results of research projects in 19 of scientific journals such as:

Publishing results of the research project "Treatment of waste (dust) of the electric arc furnace using waste plastic materials used in the manufacture of electrical and electronic devices containing flame retardants" and the research project "Designing a device for the production of biodiesel from consumed vegetable cooking oil" in the international scientific journal “Journal of analytical and applied pyrolysis” / Jordan University of Science and Technology.

Publishing the results of the research project "Relying on modeling fermentation simulation of a complex of inhibitors and inhibitors for the production of drug compounds: beta-secretase and protein kinase theta as case studies", in the international scientific journal “Future medical chemistry” / Hashemite University.

Publishing the results of the research project "Vitamin D deficiency" in the international scientific journal “Nutrition & Food Science” / The Hashemite University.

Publishing the results of the research project “The study of the possibility of extracting zinc through the heat treatment of iron factory waste that uses metal waste as raw materials using an electric arc furnace with plastic materials”, in the international scientific journal” Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering” / Jordan University of Science and Technology."

Publishing the results of the research project "The Relationship between Iressin Levels and Diabetic Retinopathy in Multiple Phases" was published in the international scientific journal “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes” / the University of Jordan.

Competition for the best graduation project, University of Bath, UK.

Made in the Arab World competition for graduation projects in Cairo.

British Association of Electrical Engineers competition

Aramex Company competition.

University Robotics competition.

Josco competition for Applied and Creative Projects.

The Jordanian Green Generation competition.

Applied Research for students and undergraduates competition / Hamdi Mango Center.

Projects criteria

The project/research must be dedicated to graduation from university purposes and it must be of an innovative application nature.

Financial funding required for the project/research must not exceed 5,000 Jordanian dinars.

The number of undergraduates participants in the project implementation/research must be two or more in the Bachelor’s stage.

Participant’s GPA must be good or higher.

The project/research period must not be less than six months.

How to Apply:

join.kafd.jo

A committee will undertake the task of studying and selecting projects/researches after attending brief descriptions for distinguished projects/researches provided by students in the presence of project supervisors.

KAFD will provide the required funding for the selected projects/research.

Evaluation of the projects/research that will be supported is competitively and will be based on clarity and accuracy of the request and the submitted brief, in addition to the originality, creativity, and benefit gained from the execution of the project/research.

KAFD, in cooperation with specialized committees, will follow up on the progress of the project/research.

RISP has provided 2001 direct & indirect opportunities

King Abdullah II Award for Youth Innovation and Achievement aims to honor the social entrepreneurs of Arab youth who have found innovative solutions to meet the challenges of their communities, The Award seeks to provide them with the necessary support to develop their projects and help them deliver innovative solutions to the challenges facing their communities.

The Vision

His Majesty King Abdullah II Ben Al Hussein launched the award during the World Economic Forum in 2007 with a view to honor and support Arab social entrepreneurs of both genders who came up with innovative solutions to address pressing challenges in their communities in the various environmental, social and economic sectors.
KAAYIA seeks to shed light on the distinguished Arab youth efforts in achieving positive change according to the priorities and needs of their local communities, it also seeks to enhance the spirit of active citizenship, its continuity in future generations, and enhance the ability of youth to reach creative solutions to problems. KAAYIA aims to focus on the importance of a constructive dialogue between Arab youth to remove barriers and encourage them to network and cooperate with each other.

Objectives

Recognizing entrepreneurs in the Arab world who were able to provide innovative solutions to the challenges facing their local communities.

Provide financial support to Arab youth by helping them develop successful and distinguished projects, to reflect their outcomes on their societies.

Encouraging cooperation and networking between the Arab youth, to facilitate the exchange of experiences and expertise.

Urge the Arab youth to have a positive competition, and spread the culture of initiative, giving and active citizenship among them.

Provide models for young Arabs who managed to bring positive change to their local communities.

Participation in KAAYIA

The award is granted once every two years, KAFD will set an appointment to receive applications for nomination for the award. The announcement of the award is accompanied by an advertising campaign to promote the conditions and application mechanism. Participants must fulfill the following conditions:

Candidate must hold an Arab nationality.

Candidate must be between the age of 21 and 35 years old at the time of submitting the nomination applications for the award.

Candidate must be the founder or one of the founders of a project that falls within the concept of community entrepreneurship.

In case of winning, the Candidate must be willing to manage the winning project full-time.

The project must be in execution and at least two years have passed since it started implementing its activities.

The project applying for the award should be executed in an Arab country.

The cause or the problem that the project addresses or resolving must be important, and one of the priorities for the candidate’s local community.

The project has achieved its goals and expected results in its first stage, documented reinforcements and reports should be submitted for proofing purposes.

Candidate or the project must not have won the award in previous sessions.

Implementation mechanism

The mechanism of KAAYIA is based on selecting four finalists after careful evaluation for all candidates, relying on three basic criteria:

Leadership and creativity.

Partnership and cooperation.

The project's impact on the local community and its sustainability.

The award winner will receive a financial grant aimed at developing their entrepreneurial projects and enhancing their positive impact on society. The four finalists get the opportunity to participate in a training program on building their entrepreneurship capabilities.

Achievements

- (42) entrepreneurs have received the award from (8) Arab countries.

first cycle in 2009: 10 young people from 7 Arab countries were awarded $ (50,000) US dollars each.

Second cycle in 2011: 10 young people from 5 Arab countries were awarded $ (50,000) US dollars each.

Third cycle in 2013: the top 3 winners from 3 Arab countries were awarded $ (50,000) US dollars each. The seven runner-ups were awarded $ (10,000) US dollars each.

Fourth cycle in 2015: the top 3 winners from 3 Arab states were awarded $ (50,000) US dollars each. The seven runner-ups were awarded $ (10,000) US dollars each.

Fifth cycle winner was announced through the annual KAFD ceremony that was held under the slogan (We Are Continuing to Achieve Development), young Jordanian Leith Abu Talib won the prize of ($ 50,000) US Dollars for the (Wargami Project) that aims to spread the culture of art for all and highlight the role of this Culture in achieving interactive and inclusive education for all students and persons with disabilities.

Sixth cycle winner was announced through Pocket Gamer Connect Jordan, Young Jordanian Rasha Abu Shakhdum won the prize of ($ 50,000) US Dollars for Martha Education App

KAAYIA has provided 85110 direct & indirect opportunities.

Introduction

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) established the "Learning through Travel" project in 2006 as part of its endeavors to support efforts and programs aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, creativity, and the spirit of initiative among young entrepreneurs, building their leadership capabilities, providing opportunities for interaction and communication, and acquiring new experiences and skills through networking with regional and international networks and institutions.
The project aims to facilitate the participation of young people in various youth activities around the world, by covering the cost of travel tickets and visas (partially or fully) for those who excel in meaningful extracurricular activities.

Objectives of the project

Supporting entrepreneurs and innovators to participate in various youth activities and training programs around the world

Honing the skills of young people and building their leadership capabilities through exposure to diverse experiences

Sharing experiences and knowledge and harnessing the potential of young people for effective participation in society

Enabling Jordanian youth to benefit from quality opportunities and networking by participating in quality events

Eligibility Requirements

Any individual can apply for support, provided that they are active, creative/talented, or innovative in a specific field, and they meet the following conditions

The applicant must be of Jordanian nationality

aged between 16 and 40 years old (with parental consent for those under 18).

must have completed voluntary work targeting local communities for a total of at least 30 hours.

must have received an official invitation to participate or formal acceptance of a request for participation.

Types of activities supported by the project

Types of activities supported by the project

Activities and events related to entrepreneurship

Activities and events related to information technology, environment, tourism, and human development

Participation in international conferences and seminars

Representing Jordan in Arab and international sports competitions

Financial Support Provided

The Fund covers the full or partial cost of travel tickets and visas, based on the total points earned by the applicant according to the committee's evaluation upon a personal interview

Application Process

Registration is available throughout the year via the link (join.kafd.jo) where the application form is to be filled.

Achievements

KAFD has provided Through the "Learning through Travel" project (2,140) opportunities which is varied between practical training activities in several fields, attending scientific and cultural conferences, and participating in international events and sports competitions.

KAFD launched the Applied Scientific Research Project to target creative, distinguished researchers and entrepreneurs who have researches in applied science or who have found practical solutions to the problems that face their local communities.
The project aims to help them by providing the necessary tools to carry out their research and offer them the possibility of networking their ideas with relevant authorities, based on available capabilities, which leads to reducing costs, increasing productivity, or providing opportunities.
The Applied Scientific Research Project is an extension and built on the achievements of the “Undergraduates Research and Innovation Support Project” that was launched by KAFD in 2004, which seeks to support entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation. This extension comes to expand the beneficiaries segment by trying to reach a new segment of researchers.

Objectives

The project seeks to achieve a set of objectives, including:

Networking researchers with industrial establishments or entities related to their submitted research.

Stimulating societal science and technology innovation.

Finding applied solutions to the problems and needs of local communities.

Contribute to providing employment opportunities in the fields of applied research.

Application Terms

The researcher must be a Jordanian.

The age of the researcher should be between 22 and 40 years.

The researcher should have scientific and practical experience in the field of research presented.

The research presented is workable and within available and reasonable resources.

Funding required for the research should not exceed 15,000 Jordanian dinars.

The period of work in the submitted research should not be less than six months and not more than two years.

The applied scientific research must not have funding from other parties while applying or after admission.

Notes

Priority is given to research that may lead to patents or has been covered/published by long-standing / considered / well-known scientific periodicals, or with expected economic returns.

It is preferable that the research submitted would be among the national priorities that aim to provide society with applied scientific solutions.

The idea of the submitted research can be a postgraduate thesis.

Financial Funding

Allocating a maximum of 15,000 Jordanian dinars for each applied scientific research.

Targeted group

Researchers with applied scientific research ideas or proven applied scientific output.

Accomplishments

Support was provided for two ideas

Self - cleaning baby bottle. It aims to manufacture a baby bottle that saves water and dry milk separately from each other and technology that keeps it clean after use and free of bacteria so that the mother can use it again when she needs it to reduce the uses of chemicals.

Designing a small-sized, low-cost device for early diagnosis of breast cancer without the need for a biopsy.

7 projects were supported
ASRP provided (25) direct and indirect opportunities

Concept

King Abdullah II Fund for Development launched The Social Entrepreneurship challenge project (TSEC) in 2019, in line with the vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II, which identifies youth as the main drivers of change.
Accordingly, it is essential to invest in young people's potential to work out solutions to the challenges facing their communities and contribute actively to sustainable development through creative means.
TSEC aims to provide opportunities by assisting participants in implementing new entrepreneurial projects or developing existing ones, improving their quality, and enhancing their impact on society.

Objectives

Providing opportunities for young people and non-profit civil society organizations to contribute to the development of governorates.

Providing financial and technical support for non-profit civil society organizations, individuals, and youth groups to assist them in implementing new entrepreneurial projects and/or developing existing ones, improving their quality, and enhancing their impact on society.

Encouraging Jordanian youth to engage in positive and productive competition, and to promote a culture of initiative, generosity, and active citizenship

Promoting positivity by presenting examples of young people who have successfully brought about positive change in their local communities.li>

Targeted group

Individuals and youth groups Aged between 22 to 40 years old

Non-profit civil society organizations

Type of support

The qualified projects receive financial and technical support, in accordance with the evaluation criteria, as follows:

Technical support: Qualified projects will receive a training program aimed at developing their project ideas to ensure a real and effective impact.

Financial support: Winners receive financial support earmarked for individuals, youth groups, and organizations according to the following details:
1. If an individual or youth group applies for support, the value of the requested support should not exceed JD5,000.
2. If a civil society organization applies for support, the requested support value ranges from JD10,000 to JD15,000.

Application requirements

Any individual, youth group, or civil society organization can to apply for support according to the following conditions:

A- If the applicant for support is an individual or a youth group, the following conditions shall apply:

The applicant must be of Jordanian nationality.

The age of the applicant shall not be less than 22 years and shall not exceed 40 years at the time of submitting the application.

The applicant must be a founder or a co-founder of a project that falls under social entrepreneurship.

The issue or problem addressed by the project should be important and a priority for the applicant's community.

B- If the applicant for support is a civil society organization, the following conditions shall apply:

The organization must be a non-profit, non-governmental Jordanian organization.

The applying entity must be registered with the relevant authorities; it should have been operating in its field for at least one year on the date of submitting the application for support.

The project should not be funded by any other entity at the time of submitting the application.

The issue or problem addressed by the project should be important and a priority for the local community targeted by the project.

Evaluation stage

A neutral technical committee comprising experts and specialists in the fields related to the project is formed to perform the following tasks:

Study the applications submitted and evaluate the projects that meet the conditions and standards.

Select the qualified projects.

Submit its recommendations regarding the final results

Announcing the Results

KAFD announces the results through its social media platforms.

Achievements

TSEC Supported 23 projects, such as:

little leader community, Jar Education Initiative, Robotna, Alfredo Box, SOLVillion, , Tamim and Reem, “Pioneers”, BioZolla, & OIA, Ajloun’s Story.

TSEC has provided 1768 direct and indirect opportunities.

Entrepreneurship

Objectives

Undergraduates Research & Innovation Support project is based on two Axis:

Achievements

Publishing the results of research projects in 19 of scientific journals such as:

Projects criteria

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Objectives

Participation in KAAYIA

Implementation mechanism

Achievements

Introduction

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Eligibility Requirements

Types of activities supported by the project

Financial Support Provided

Application Process

Achievements

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Application Terms

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Entrepreneurship

Objectives

Undergraduates Research & Innovation Support project is based on two Axis:

Achievements

Publishing the results of research projects in 19 of scientific journals such as:

Projects criteria

How to Apply:

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The Vision

Objectives

Participation in KAAYIA

Implementation mechanism

Achievements

Contact Information

Introduction

Objectives of the project

Eligibility Requirements

Types of activities supported by the project

Financial Support Provided

Application Process

Achievements

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