Jordan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is gearing up for a major reunion as Startup Grind officially makes its highly anticipated return to the capital city. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Dimitri’s Coffee on the Abdali Boulevard, this special gathering is designed specifically for homegrown founders, operators, venture capitalists, and ecosystem enablers. Aimed at revitalizing the local tech scene, the evening event provides a relaxed, high-energy environment for the community to reconnect, share experiences, and discover the local chapter’s future roadmap.
Event Details
- What: Startup Grind Amman Relaunch (Startup Grind is Back!)
- When: June 9, 2026 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM GMT+3)
- Where: Dimitri’s Coffee, Abdali Boulevard, Amman, Jordan
- Focus Areas: Startups, Networking, Ecosystem Building, Venture Capital
About The Event
Startup Grind Amman has long served as a vital pillar for Jordan’s tech and startup community, which has historically acted as an engineering engine and a foundational launchpad for some of the MENA region’s most prominent ventures. Following a period of quiet, the chapter is relaunching to breathe fresh momentum into the local ecosystem. The community platform is designed to actively support innovators navigating the challenges of building, scaling, and fundraising. Emphasizing authentic peer-to-peer connection over traditional corporate structures, the event marks the beginning of a new chapter of consistent local engagement, resource sharing, and cross-border opportunities through the global Startup Grind network.
What to Expect
- Pure Community Networking: Skip the long, rigid panel discussions and corporate slide presentations for an evening focused entirely on organic conversations, honest storytelling, and building meaningful connections.
- Chapter Roadmap Reveal: Learn firsthand about Startup Grind Amman’s strategic plans, upcoming event calendar, and localized initiatives built to empower Jordan’s entrepreneurial talent.
- Ecosystem Convergence: Meet directly with a diverse mix of seed-stage founders, experienced tech operators, and institutional investors looking to back Jordan’s next breakout success story.
- Casual Atmosphere: Enjoy a premium coffee experience at Dimitri’s Coffee in the heart of Abdali Boulevard, designed to foster relaxed, open discussions among builders.
Featured Speakers
While this specific relaunch event foregoes formal presentations in favor of open networking, the gathering is hosted and led by the core leadership team driving the Startup Grind Amman chapter:
- Muhannad Taslaq – Chapter Director, Startup Grind Amman
- Ammar Shaban – Chapter Director, Startup Grind Amman
- Zaid Derbi – Chapter Co-Director, Startup Grind Amman
- Selen Qarajeh – Chapter Co-Director, Startup Grind Amman
How to Attend
Attending the Startup Grind Amman relaunch event is free of charge for active participants in the tech and investment ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, freelancers, VCs, and media professionals. Because venue space at Abdali Boulevard is limited, advance registration is mandatory to secure entry. Interested participants can RSVP and claim their tickets directly on the official registration page via the Startup Grind Event Platform.
About The Organizers
Startup Grind Amman is the localized branch of Startup Grind, the world’s largest independent startup community. Founded in Silicon Valley, Startup Grind actively educates, inspires, and connects more than 5 million entrepreneurs across 600 chapters in 125 countries. The Amman chapter focuses on showcasing Jordanian startup DNA, providing local builders with critical access to mentorship, educational workshops, and global investment channels to help scale local innovations to international markets.
Learn More: Startup Grind
