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Semiconductor Sector

Overview of the Semiconductor Sector

The global semiconductor industry is undergoing a structural realignment. Companies and governments are actively diversifying manufacturing, design, and testing capabilities away from traditional concentration zones — creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity for new locations that combine talent, stability, and competitive economics.
Jordan has identified the semiconductor sector as a national strategic priority. Under the National Council for Future Technology (NCFT), with Royal patronage, a dedicated Semiconductor Subcommittee is driving a coordinated national agenda to position Jordan as a competitive destination for semiconductor investment — focused on two segments where Jordan has a genuine right to compete:

• Assembly, Testing and Packaging (ATP): Back-end semiconductor manufacturing operations covering chip assembly, testing, and packaging, with proven viability validated by an International Business Machines (IBM) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) pre-feasibility study.

• Semiconductor Design: Fabless design centers, verification hubs, EDA support, and engineering services that leverage Jordan’s STEM graduate pipeline and competitive engineering cost base.

The Jordan offer is built on a foundation of political and economic stability, a fast-growing manufacturing base, world-class education partnerships, and a government that has demonstrated the ability to deliver on high-profile investment commitments efficiently.

 

Why Jordan for The Semiconductor Sector ?

Cost-Competitive, Skilled Workforce

Jordan offers a skilled and cost-competitive ICT talent pool, producing around 12,000 graduates annually and supported by nearly 48,000 ICT professionals.

Strategic Market Access

Jordan provides preferential access to over 1.4 billion consumers through an extensive network of FTAs and WTO membership.

Proven Manufacturing Track Record

Jordan’s manufacturing exports have grown by nearly 60% over the past three years, while global technology companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Huawei operate in Jordan.

Validated Commercial Viability

A pre-feasibility study by International Business Machines (IBM) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) confirmed a 22% average operating profit margin for ATP operations in Jordan before incentives.

Government as an Active Partner

Jordan provides coordinated government support and dedicated customs facilitation mechanisms for semiconductor investments under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE).

Education–Industry Pipeline

Jordan is strengthening academia-industry collaboration through partnerships with Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), German Jordanian University (GJU), and Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), including semiconductor training programs with Synopsys.

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High-Potential Investment Opportunities in Jordan’s Semiconductor Sector

  • Assembly, Testing & Packaging (ATP) Facilities: Establish ATP operations in Jordan, leveraging competitive operating costs, skilled talent, and validated commercial viability confirmed through an International Business Machines (IBM) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) pre-feasibility study.
  • Semiconductor Design & Verification Centers: Develop fabless semiconductor design centers, verification hubs, EDA support operations, and engineering service facilities supported by Jordan’s growing ICT and engineering talent base.
  • Semiconductor Engineering & Technical Services: Provide specialized semiconductor engineering, testing, AI, embedded systems, and technical support services through Jordan’s skilled and cost-competitive workforce.
  • Semiconductor Training & R&D Partnerships: Partner with leading Jordanian universities including PSUT, GJU, and HTU to establish industry-led training programs, R&D initiatives, and semiconductor talent development centers in cooperation with Synopsys.
  • Export-Oriented Semiconductor Manufacturing Platform: Utilize Jordan as a strategic manufacturing and export base benefiting from extensive FTAs and preferential access to over 1.4 billion consumers across global markets.

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