TECHNOPARK Maroc (MITC) in Casablanca recently hosted a dynamic panel featuring leaders from the “Morocco’s 40 under 40” initiative, focusing on the critical roles of AI, Cybersecurity, and FinTech in shaping the country’s entrepreneurial future. The event brought together visionary professionals, resident startups, and key ecosystem players, underscoring the collaborative and ambitious spirit of the Moroccan tech scene. The gathering was opened by Lamiae Benmakhlouf, CEO of TECHNOPARK Maroc (MITC), who set the stage for a powerful discussion on the next wave of growth for entrepreneurs and startups in the Kingdom.
Insights from Morocco’s Next Generation of Tech Leaders
The panel was moderated by Badr Boussabat, President of Morocco’s 40 under 40, and featured four internationally recognized experts from the initiative’s first cohort. Their insights offered strategic guidance for founders and professionals navigating complex digital sectors:
- FinTech and Regulation: Hafssa EL JAOUI, CFO of Yassir Morocco, emphasized the crucial role of trust and long-term stability in FinTech, noting that successful companies in the sector must work closely with regulators.
- Cybersecurity as a Core Strategy: Marouan Bernoussi, a Cybersecurity Director, highlighted that cybersecurity is not a mere technical add-on but an essential defense strategy required to protect innovation and business integrity.
- Vision and Social Utility: Sophia Alj, Co-founder of Chari | YC S21, shared her philosophy on success, advocating for the powerful fusion of business vision with social utility—a principle that has driven the growth of Chari, which provides e-commerce and FinTech apps for retailers in Francophone Africa.
- Building Tech Companies in Morocco: Yassine Regragui, a FinTech Leader and Lecturer, drew from his unique global experience, including his time as the first foreigner to work at Alipay in China, to reveal the key success factors for scaling a technology company within Morocco.
Fostering a Collaborative Tech Ecosystem
The event served as a major networking opportunity, drawing attendance from a diverse group that included numerous Technopark startups, partners, and young talents. Startups such as Aress, Winu Consulting, Dealkhir DaaS, Rhitoric, EXPERTS ITN Maroc, LUXPURE, Monninnotech, and ALX Morocco were specifically mentioned for their enthusiastic participation. This cross-generational exchange, connecting established leaders with emerging founders and students, is vital to achieving the initiative’s goal of building a connected, ambitious, and collaborative Moroccan tech ecosystem. The event reinforced the shared commitment among ecosystem players to lead the future of technology and innovation in Morocco.
About TECHNOPARK Maroc (MITC)
TECHNOPARK Maroc (MITC) (Moroccan Information Technopark Company) is a public-private partnership committed to assisting in the creation and development of companies in the ICT, Green Tech, and cultural industries in Morocco. It operates across multiple sites, including Casablanca, Rabat, and Tangiers, serving as a vital incubator and accelerator that has supported hundreds of innovative startups and SMEs in the country, significantly contributing to the national ICT turnover.
Source: TECHNOPARK Maroc (MITC)
