Applications Now Open – Ideas & Startups Tracks

The Queen Rania National Entrepreneurship Competition (QRNEC) 2026, implemented by the Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) in partnership with Orange Corners Jordan, is now open for applications.

Now in its 16th edition, QRNEC continues to empower entrepreneurs—particularly young innovators—from across Jordan to turn their ideas and startups into scalable, impact-driven businesses. The competition aims to strengthen entrepreneurial skills, support business development, and foster a strong culture of innovation nationwide.

Who Can Apply

The competition targets entrepreneurial teams applying under the Ideas or Startups tracks, provided they meet the following criteria:

• Teams must consist of at least two members

• Each team must include a technical co-founder

• Teams may be of any nationality, with at least one Jordanian member

• Applicants must have an MVP or prototype

• Each team may apply once only

• Previous winners of QRNEC or graduates of recent Orange Corners cohorts are not eligible

• University students applying with graduation projects must provide written approval from their academic supervisor

What Participants Will Receive

Selected teams will benefit from a comprehensive entrepreneurship journey, including:

• Incubation opportunities

• Advanced masterclasses and bootcamp trainings

• One-to-one mentorship and expert consultations

• Networking events with ecosystem stakeholders

• Financial support to establish or scale their businesses

For more information, please check this link.