Amman, October 14th, 2025: Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC) organized the fifth local edition of NASA Space Apps Challenge – Amman as the strategic partner, where this challenge is considered the world’s largest annual hackathon organized by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The event brought together 249 talented young men and women from Amman, Irbid, and Aqaba governorates, including developers, innovators, and university students.
Held at The ARC in King Hussein Business Park, the competition gathered a distinguished group of creative youth in technology, programming, and innovation to develop groundbreaking solutions using NASA’s open data. Participants addressed a variety of themes, including climate change, artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, and space exploration, and took part in workshops, mentorship sessions, and presentations that enhanced their technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills.
ZINC organized the competition across multiple governorates and awarded cash prizes to the winning teams, presenting JOD 500 for first place, JOD 300 for second place, and JOD 200 for third place. The winning teams will represent Jordan in the global phase of the competition, where they will compete with participants from around the world to develop innovative technological solutions.
Through this initiative, ZINC reaffirms its commitment to nurturing innovation and empowering Jordanian youth across the Kingdom by providing a dynamic environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and the use of technology to serve communities and advance sustainable development. ZINC continues to establish strategic partnerships with leading local, regional, and international organizations to strengthen Jordan’s position as a regional hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology.
