A delegation from TECHNOPARK Maroc (MITC) and The FORGE – UM6P (Mohammed VI Polytechnic University) recently concluded a two-day immersion trip to Marseille, France, focused on connecting Moroccan startups with new international networks, mentorship models, and business opportunities. This collaboration highlights a strategic push to expose high-potential Moroccan ventures to the dynamic African, Mediterranean, and European technology ecosystems.
Engaging with Marseille Innovation and Emerging Valley
The visit was organized to provide tangible benefits and direct access to key European innovation players. The delegation began its journey at Marseille Innovation, where each participating startup had the opportunity to present their project in a simple, interactive format. These sessions facilitated immediate, concrete feedback and led to initial explorations of collaborative pathways.
The networking intensified as the delegation participated in the EMERGING Valley summit, a premier event that bridges the African, Mediterranean, and European startup ecosystems. This platform provided an ideal environment for the Moroccan founders to:
- Test Ideas: Challenge their business models against international perspectives.
- Networking: Connect directly with investors, panelists, and other key actors.
- Business Meetings: Forge high-value connections aimed at supporting their growth and international expansion.
Highlighting Moroccan Innovation and Talent
The delegation showcased a diverse range of Moroccan technological capabilities, with startups focused on areas from cybersecurity to artificial intelligence.
The participating startups from Technopark included:
- MLnetworks
- EMSYDEV
- MEDIAPOSTGOO
- Dashy
- MX4 AI
- Hany&zen
- Meriva santé
- Procia.io
- Tech In Hand
- ElySec international -Conseil et expertise Cybersecurité
Talents from The FORGE – UM6P program, including Ayoub Rhousni, Ismail Hajji, Mohamed Moukhlis, and Mehdi Chaabi, also played an active role, showcasing the strong entrepreneurial drive emerging from Moroccan academic institutions.
The organizers stressed that this mission is part of an ongoing commitment to create opportunities and consolidate collaborations that genuinely support the growth of Moroccan entrepreneurs on the international stage.
About TECHNOPARK Maroc (MITC)
TECHNOPARK Maroc (MITC) is a strategic entity that federates Morocco’s innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem. Since its founding in 2001, it has supported over 1,800 innovative startups in sectors like Information Technologies, Green Tech, and Creative Industries. With sites across major Moroccan cities (Casablanca, Rabat, Tanger, Agadir, and Essaouira), Technopark provides a complete ecosystem of modern infrastructure, collaborative spaces, and tailored acceleration programs to facilitate startup growth and market access.
Source: TECHNOPARK Maroc (MITC)
