Amman- 17 November 2019
On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, a delegation from Communications Development Company (CDC), visited the German Jordanian University (GJU) to discuss research cooperation opportunities.
The President of GJU Prof. Manar Fayyad welcomed the delegation together with the Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research (GSSR), Dr. Sahel Alawneh, the Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (SEEIT) Dr. Raed Mesleh and Dr. Omar Hiari - Assistant Professor at the School.
The Delegation, which consisted of Mr. Yazan Mufti, Mr. Sufian Abanda, and Mr. Adnan Mufti discussed the various potential avenues that could be taken to support commercialization and further development of research ideas, including patents, through the creation of spin-off companies.
The meeting concluded by agreeing to the next steps needed to work on formulating a proper framework between the two entities through a research cooperation agreement.
CDC is a leading Jordanian electronic systems engineering company delivering integrated solutions covering Communications infrastructure, Sensors, ICT, electro-mechanical and energy that was founded 40 years ago and was instrumental in starting public wireless services and the internet in Jordan. CDC works regionally and internationally.
CDC through its sister company (Science and Technology Investments) participates in early-stage scientific advancement jointly with London University in quantum physics, Biosciences, and tools to help macular disease patients read, this recently won recognition as one of the top 20 impact programs evaluated out of 200 by the UK Gov. CDC looks forward to supporting and participating in Jordanian scientific research and development.