AmCham-Jordan Hosts Insightful Session on Global Collaboration with MIT for Summer 2025 Internships
AmCham-Jordan recently hosted an engaging and informative session titled “Empowering Innovation Through Global Collaboration: Partnering with MIT for Summer 2025 Internships,” led by Ms. Maye Elqasem, MIT-Arab World Coordinator. The session provided valuable insights into how businesses can leverage the MIT MISTI (MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives) program to drive innovation and foster global partnerships.
During the event, AmCham-Jordan’s CEO, Ms. Raghad Alkhojah, warmly welcomed attendees from over 20 member businesses. She highlighted the importance of collaboration with prestigious institutions like MIT in advancing cutting-edge innovation and creating impactful partnerships on a global scale. Ms. Alkhojah also shared valuable perspectives on how the MISTI program could play a vital role in enabling local companies to gain access to top-tier talent and research, while contributing to the region’s overall development.
The session aimed to give businesses an opportunity to explore the immense potential of collaborating with MIT students, particularly through the MISTI program. By partnering with MIT, companies can tap into the expertise of students who are actively working on projects related to artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, healthcare, and technology. These collaborations emphasize hands-on learning, allowing both students and businesses to contribute to innovative solutions while fostering long-term innovation and knowledge exchange.
With its focus on global collaboration and transformative partnerships, the session underscored the importance of bridging the gap between academia and industry, creating new avenues for growth, and positioning Jordanian businesses at the forefront of global technological advancement.
