1. What is JUMP?

2. Why is JUMP important to my business? What’s in it for me?

3. What services JUMP provides?

4. How can I benefit?

5. Am I eligible?

6. What is the process of upgrading?

What is JUMP?

• The first national independent programme established by the Jordanian government to enhance the SMEs competitiveness

• It focuses on the industrial sector and the related supporting services

• Works as umbrella for all industrial upgrading activities

• Managed by a board of 12 members (Steering Committee) comprised of representatives from the private and public sectors, and headed by the Minister of Industry and Trade

• Financially and administratively independent

• Transparent using international standards and best management practices (benchmarking, monitoring & evaluation)

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Why  is JUMP important to my business? What’s in it for me?

• Enhances productivity, improve product’s quality, and reduce unit cost

• Enables enterprises to face the increased competition in the domestic, regional and global markets

• Increases market share and develop non-traditional export markets

• Benchmarks and adopts best international business practices

• Develops strategic direction driven by market needs

• Enhances capabilities of human resources

• Substitutes imported production inputs by local products

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What services JUMP provides?

1. Need Assessment Studies :

• Full Scale Diagnostic study and Upgrading Plan

• Business Plan

• NLP Development Plan

2. Supported Services in upgrading and development plans :

• Capacity Building :

• Managerial Capability Building:

• Marketing
• Production
• Organization and human resources

3. National Linkage Program (NLP) Services

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How can I benefit and/or apply?

By filing the technical assistance unit (TSU) form electronically (apply on line), or by contacting our offices by phone or email and request for the form for technical assistance from the JUMP technical assistance unit.

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• A manufacturing and/ or related services company.

• Jordanian registered company located within Jordan’s boundaries.

• Employing 10 or more full-time Jordanian staff registered at the Social Security Corporation.

• At least two years in business, with a good financial status and high potentials for growth.

• Maintain an annual financial data (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement along with all appendices) audited by an approved bureau.

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What is the process of upgrading?

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