Dr. Belal AlWadi

Directed the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre, integrating academic programs with practical venture development initiatives and fostering a vibrant innovation hub.

Served as Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, developing curriculum and mentoring students in entrepreneurial ventures to drive real-world impact.

Contributed as a Member of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Council and the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research Committee, influencing national education policy.

Co-developed fintech solutions for university-led entrepreneurial projects at Dinarak, bridging academic research with industry application and market readiness.

Founded and currently lead the Jordanian Association for Entrepreneurship (JAE), serving as its CEO since 2008, establishing a national platform for entrepreneurial growth.

Participated in drafting Jordan's National Entrepreneurship Policy Strategic Plan (2021–2025) with the Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship, shaping future economic development.

Spearheaded collaborations across Jordan's entrepreneurship & innovation ecosystem, fostering over 700 startup mentorships and strategic partnerships.

Served as International Consultant and Arbitrator for the Hult Prize – Global Entrepreneurship Award (Crown Prince Foundation), evaluating high-impact global ventures.

Trained over 500 leaders from Jordanian ministries in institutional leadership (intrapreneurship) via the Institute of Public Administration, enhancing public sector innovation.

Actively contributed to leadership-focused initiatives and events with national partners and the King Abdullah Fund, promoting entrepreneurial culture.

Consulted for Entreviable, the largest entrepreneurship platform, providing strategic guidance that impacted over 2 million entrepreneurs globally.

Advised the Director of the Jordan-UK Trade Relations Office at the British Embassy, strengthening bilateral entrepreneurship and innovation partnerships and fostering cross-border collaboration.

Founded the Omani National Academy for Entrepreneurship, a government academy, establishing its strategic direction and operational framework for national impact.

Directed the Executive National Professional Diploma Program in Entrepreneurship, enhancing national capacity and skills development for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Served as Entrepreneurial Leadership and Empowerment Project Director at the Competency Institute, Diwan of Royal Court, driving key national development initiatives.

Guided and advised over 200 Omani entrepreneurs in cooperation with the Public Authority for SMEs Development, significantly contributing to ecosystem growth and venture success.

Delivered part-time lectures in the Department of Entrepreneurship at the University of Malaysia Terengganu, shaping future entrepreneurial talent.

Mentored entrepreneurship initiatives at the University of Science Malaysia (USM) and the University of Derby Haikom, Malaysia, fostering student innovation.

Served as a training and monitoring consultant for entrepreneurs at the Innovation Complex, facilitating the launch and growth of numerous businesses.

Established multiple business incubators and frequently spoke at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Kuala Lumpur, contributing to regional thought leadership.

Founded the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University in Dammam, establishing a key regional innovation hub.

Provided expert training and business development consulting to the Wa'ed Centre for Entrepreneurship at Saudi Aramco, enhancing corporate innovation capabilities.

Contributed to establishing several business incubators/accelerators/platforms across 4 Saudi universities, significantly expanding the national startup ecosystem.

Trained and mentored more than 200 Saudi entrepreneurs and served as a collaborating trainer at the Industrial Innovation Center – Royal Commission.

Managed entrepreneurship projects as an American Project Manager for Tamkeen Foundation (Bahrain Crown Prince Foundation), overseeing strategic initiatives.

Supervised dozens of business models, plans, and feasibility studies for multiple entities, ensuring strategic alignment and viability for new ventures.

Provided extensive consulting services to public and private sector organizations for establishing business incubators and accelerators, fostering startup growth.

Consulted and founded several companies affiliated with the Council of Arab Economic Unity/League of Arab States, driving economic integration and development.

Delivered multiple lectures on entrepreneurship at the Center for Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Injaz Foundation, educating future leaders.

Spoke at entrepreneurship conferences at the American University and the Library of Alexandria, sharing expertise with broad audiences and promoting innovation.

Provided consulting services for the Entrepreneurial Projects Department at Arab Media Corporation and other public/private entities, enhancing project outcomes.