Morocco has officially launched a national Startup Venture Building Program, a cornerstone of its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy designed to accelerate digital innovation. The initiative, introduced in Rabat by Minister Delegate for Digital Transition Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and TAMWILCOM General Manager Said Jabrani, commits over MAD 700 million (approximately $76 million) to cultivate a new generation of tech companies.
The ambitious program aims to support more than 800 startups over a three-year cycle, offering a comprehensive framework that guides founders from initial ideation through to international expansion.
A Multi-Stage Funding Framework
The program’s financial support is structured to align with the distinct phases of a startup’s journey, reducing early-stage pressure and dilution.
Early-stage founders can access incubation grants of up to MAD 200,000 to validate their concepts and build minimum viable products. As ventures progress, they become eligible for interest-free honor loans of MAD 500,000 to bridge the gap to market readiness. Finally, high-potential startups can secure seed loans of up to MAD 2 million to scale their teams, enhance their products, and expand their market footprint.
This tiered approach provides entrepreneurs with crucial runway to experiment and iterate without the immediate need for external investor commitments, democratizing access for founders who may lack personal capital.
Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships
To deliver comprehensive support, the ministry has onboarded six key ecosystem operators. The consortium blends deep local expertise with global reach, pairing Moroccan market leaders CEED Maroc and Technopark with internationally renowned partners 500 Global, Flat6Labs, Open Startup International, and Renew Capital.
This collaboration ensures participating startups receive not only funding but also world-class mentorship, access to global investor networks, and proven scale-up strategies.
Supporting Founders Beyond Capital
A standout feature of the program is the provision of a monthly living allowance for experienced project leaders. This stipend is designed to cover personal expenses, enabling founders to dedicate their full attention to building their ventures during the critical and often fragile early stages.
By directly addressing the personal financial stress that can hinder innovation, Morocco is signaling a profound understanding that company building is a full-time commitment. The combined measures are engineered to foster startups that are globally competitive from day one, capable of attracting significant investment and solidifying Morocco’s position as a leading digital hub in the region.
About The Startup Venture Building Program
The Startup Venture Building Program is a Moroccan national initiative under the Digital Morocco 2030 vision. Backed by a MAD 700 million fund, it provides end-to-end support for startups through multi-stage financing, strategic partnerships with local and international ecosystem operators, and a monthly living allowance for founders. Its mission is to build over 800 globally competitive startups and establish Morocco as a key digital innovation hub.
Source: MEA TechWatch
