Morocco’s leading startup investment and support program, 212 Founders, recently welcomed a delegation from the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lab as part of the TAGDev 2.0 program. The visit was dedicated to strengthening the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship in the Kingdom, facilitating a high-level exchange on the mechanisms necessary to support startup growth.
Synergies for Scale
The meeting provided an opportunity for 212 Founders to present its investment thesis and its comprehensive approach to startup accompaniment. Key topics of discussion included the challenges of financing, corporate structuring, and the complexities of scaling startups from local operations to broader markets. Both parties emphasized the vital importance of creating strong synergies between academic programs, ecosystem stakeholders, and investors to ensure a cohesive pathway for entrepreneurs.
Aligning Investment with Innovation
The exchange highlighted the mechanisms deployed by 212 Founders to support entrepreneurs throughout their growth journey. By engaging with the UM6P Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lab, the event underscored the necessity of connecting research and academic innovation directly with the capital and strategic guidance required to build sustainable companies.
About 212 Founders
212 Founders is a program dedicated to the support and financing of startups, offering Seed and Series A funding to accelerate development in Morocco and internationally. It operates under CDG Invest, the investment branch of the CDG Group. Through its strategy of minority investment in high-potential sectors, CDG Invest aims to participate actively in the structural transformation of the Moroccan economy.
Source: 212 Founders
