Al Hussein Fund for Excellence launches award for graduate projects

AMMAN — Al Hussein Fund for Excellence (HFE) on Wednesday launched the "Intaliq Award" (Go ahead in English) for graduate projects, which aims to inspire Jordanian youth to develop innovative solutions to the challenges the Kingdom may face in the coming years. 

Emphasising the importance of youth in shaping Jordan's future, Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan and HFE Chairman Adel Sharkas said the award aims to encourage students to address local challenges while honing their skills and turning their ideas into impactful start-ups that can contribute to the Kingdom's economic growth. 

He added that the award aims to strengthen the link between academia and the labour market by encouraging innovation that can boost the national economy, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The award, which focuses on key sectors such as energy and water technology, information technology, healthcare, environmental sustainability, infrastructure, agriculture and food security, invites university students to submit projects that address these areas. 

Universities will carry out an initial assessment of the projects to ensure they meet the award criteria, with the top 10 projects from each institution being nominated for further consideration. 

The shortlisted projects will be showcased at a national exhibition where a panel of judges will select winners.

The HFE, a key initiative of the Jordanian banking sector, is dedicated to promoting creativity and excellence in various fields, including culture, science and business.