Low-Carbon Startups (7.4.5)

Assistance and incubation for start-ups promoting low-carbon technologies and economies. 

Introduction:

Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) actively supports the development of low-carbon startups through incubation services, innovation programs، applied research support، training workshops، and technical guidance.
This commitment is guided by the Low-Carbon Economy Startups Support Procedure and the Innovation and Low-Carbon Economy Support Policy, which together create an enabling environment for clean-technology entrepreneurship.

AAU’s approach prioritizes innovation in renewable energy, energy-efficient technologies، sustainable mobility، green architecture، smart systems، and environmentally responsible business models.
By empowering student-led teams, early-stage entrepreneurs، and community innovators, AAU helps accelerate Jordan’s transition toward a greener, more resilient، and low-emission economy.

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Activities: 

Impact Evaluation & Development Plan

A . Performance Evaluation   

• The University provides structured support for startups through documented procedures and innovation policies.
• Mentorship, training، and applied research assistance strengthen the development of environmentally responsible business ideas.
• Clean technology and renewable-energy concepts form the core of AAU’s startup ecosystem.
• Collaboration between engineering, architecture، sustainability، and international centers enriches startup capacity.
• Activities promote low-carbon business models that support national sustainable development goals.
• Startups benefit from access to AAU’s infrastructure, laboratories، and smart-building systems as real-world testing platforms.

B.  Development Actions

Action 1: Create a dedicated Low-Carbon Innovation Hub offering specialized incubation services and mentorship for clean-tech entrepreneurs.

Action 2: Publish an annual Low-Carbon Startup Impact Report showcasing progress, success stories، and innovation outcomes.

Action 3: Offer practical training for startup founders on clean-energy technologies, sustainability integration، and green business development.

Action 4: Enhance partnerships with industry, government، and international organizations to expand support for emerging low-carbon ventures.

Action 5: Develop evaluation indicators to measure startup readiness, sustainability alignment، and long-term environmental impact.

C. Benchmarking & Best Practice

Adopted Global Best Practices:

• • Based on clean-tech incubation models used by leading innovation universities worldwide.
  • Aligned with UNESCO and UNEP guidelines on supporting green entrepreneurship and sustainable economies.

Localization to Jordan’s Context:

• • Supports national green-economy priorities and the transition toward clean-energy entrepreneurship.
  • Tailored to local industry needs، regulatory frameworks، and national sustainability strategies.

Future Goal (By 2028):

AAU aims to establish a nationally recognized platform for clean-tech innovation that leads the development of low-carbon startups and strengthens Jordan’s green economy.

Institutional Integration Summary

Low-carbon startup support is embedded in AAU’s innovation strategies, sustainability policies، and research ecosystems.
Through structured programs, technical mentorship، and strong community engagement, the University empowers emerging entrepreneurs to develop solutions that advance SDG7 and promote environmentally responsible economic development.
This approach positions AAU as a leader in fostering green innovation and supporting the transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon future.