The German Jordanian University (GJU) hosted the second workshop of the "Training of Trainers: AI for Technology Transfer" program, organized by the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST) in partnership with the Innovative Pathways for Private Sector Development (I-PSD) project, implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The workshop was held on July 12–13, 2026, bringing together representatives of Technology Transfer and Innovation Offices (TTIOs) and researchers from universities across Jordan.
Hosting this program reflects GJU's commitment to strengthening the national innovation and technology transfer ecosystem and fostering collaboration between academic and national institutions. The program provided a scientific platform to enhance the capacities of technology transfer professionals and enable them to leverage artificial intelligence applications to accelerate knowledge transfer, promote innovation, and transform research outcomes and promising ideas into prototypes, innovative solutions, and commercially viable opportunities with tangible economic and societal impact.
The program featured a series of hands-on workshops and practical sessions focusing on the application of generative AI tools throughout the technology transfer process. Participants also developed competencies in Prompt Engineering, technology opportunity assessment, and patent analysis, enhancing the efficiency of technology transfer activities and supporting the development of knowledge-based innovative solutions.
Representing the Technology, Research, Innovation, Park (TRIP) at GJU, Eng. Hamza Tuffaha and Eng. Waad Maratoq participated in the program as part of the complex's ongoing efforts to strengthen the university's engagement in national initiatives aimed at advancing innovation and technology transfer.
The program is expected to facilitate the transfer of the acquired knowledge and expertise to Jordanian universities through the participating representatives, who will, in turn, train their institutional colleagues. This cascading approach will help ensure the sustainability of the program's outcomes and expand the adoption of artificial intelligence applications in technology transfer and innovation.
German Jordanian University continues to reaffirm its commitment to hosting and implementing high-impact initiatives and programs that strengthen partnerships with national and international institutions, build the capacities of researchers and technology transfer professionals, keep pace with global developments in artificial intelligence, and support Jordan's research, innovation, and knowledge-based economy.