Building IP that Compounds in Value Over Time

The Catalyst of IP Sovereignty through Semiconductor Design

Who We Are

At the Fifth, we are building Jordan’s first semiconductor IP company, offering IP design and turnkey technologies that power critical systems.

Operating at the intersection of advanced design, proprietary architecture, and product execution, the Fifth develops technologies across the semiconductor value chain from IP development and system design to verification, prototyping, and integrated solutions.

Currently we are in stealth mode, but our direction is clear; to create high-value semiconductor technologies that strengthen industrial capability, enable next-generation systems, and position us as a serious contributor to the global semiconductor ecosystem.

Our Services

Outsourcing

We provide experienced and trained semiconductor engineers specialize in RTL Design, verification, physical design, and Emulation, seamlessly integrating with your workflows to accelerate project timelines.

R&D Services

Our R&D division drives innovation across the semiconductor landscape, from design optimization to IP development. We collaborate closely with clients to push the boundaries of what’s possible in semiconductor technology.

Training Programs

Equip your team with the latest skills through our advanced training programs, covering areas like verification, emulation, physical design, and the latest industry methodologies.

Why Jordan for Semiconductor Design?

Jordan has become a rising hub for semiconductor innovation, offering unique advantages for companies looking to expand or establish their design operations.

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Talent Availability

Jordan boasts the highest number of engineers per capita in the world. We are tapping into this abundant talent pool to offer you highly skilled engineers ready to meet global semiconductor demands.

Security and Resilience

Jordan’s political and economic stability, along with its strong commitment to intellectual property protection, ensures that your designs are secure. Jordan is a signatory to major IP conventions, including the Paris Convention and Patent Cooperation Treaty.

Cost Efficiency

Operating in Jordan provides a cost-effective solution without compromising on quality. Our engineers are trained to meet global standards, providing competitive alternatives to more traditional markets.

Strategic Location

Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Jordan’s time zone and visa-free travel to most major markets make it ideal for collaboration.

Intellectual Property Protection

We understand that protecting your intellectual property is critical to success. Jordan has enacted robust laws that comply with international IP standards, ensuring that your semiconductor chip designs and trade secrets remain secure.

Jordan is a signatory to:

Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

Patent Cooperation Treaty

Madrid Protocol

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Your designs are safe in Jordan, where we prioritize confidentiality and legal compliance.

Why the Fifth?

The Fifth draws its talent from the best of JoSDC, Jordan’s national semiconductor design competition, and channels it through a leadership team backed by an advisory board of senior executives from global finance and technology. With trusted networks spanning Jordan, the US, and Taiwan, we operate where semiconductor decisions are made.

Ambitious and Strong Talent

Top young semiconductor talent identified and carefully selected from the Jordan Semiconductors Design Competition (JoSDC)

Global Reach

A trusted network across Jordanian and global industry leaders, including in the US and Taiwan

Industry Expertise

Strong leadership team supported by an advisory board of executives from leading financial and technology companies

Jordan National Semiconductors Design Competition (JoSDC)

At Fifth, we co-organize the Jordan National Semiconductors Design Competition (JoSDC) in collaboration with Intaj, the Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship, and the Crown Prince Foundation.

This annual event is designed to nurture and showcase emerging talent in semiconductor design. With the Crown Prince’s active support, the JoSDC empowers young engineers, providing them with opportunities to innovate and excel in the semiconductor industry, driving Jordan’s vision as a regional hub for technology and innovation.

In addition to JoSDC, we work closely with universities across Jordan to develop specialized curriculums that equip students with essential semiconductor design skills, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the global industry’s evolving needs.