Startups and innovators working across the agricultural and agri-food sectors in Morocco are invited to apply for the 5th Cohort of the Agri-Food Tech Incubator. Jointly developed by Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) and Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II (IAV Hassan II), this program helps founders convert innovative ideas into sustainable, high-impact businesses.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Incubator Program
- For: Early-stage Agri-Food Tech startups, research-based innovators, and TVET students in Morocco
- Key Benefits: Hybrid training, 1-on-1 mentorship, fundraising support, bootcamp immersion, and Demo Day exposure
- Application Deadline: September 13, 2026
- Location: Morocco (Hybrid: Online and In-person)
Incubator Program Overview
The Agri-Food Tech Incubator is designed to support high-potential startups driving transformation across Morocco’s agricultural landscape. Aligned with the national Génération Green 2020-2030 strategy, the program targets a wide array of subsectors including smart and sustainable agriculture, animal health and production, agricultural biotechnology, waste treatment, and circular economy solutions. Through structured online modules, personalized mentorship, and hands-on bootcamps, selected teams move systematically from initial market validation to business viability and investment readiness.
Key Benefits
- Hybrid Training: Access to comprehensive online and in-person modules covering technical agritech subjects, business development, and core soft skills.
- Tailored Mentorship: One-on-one sessions with industry experts, agronomists, and business leaders tailored to each startup’s unique challenges.
- Fundraising & Network Access: Specialized guidance on capital raising, alongside direct introductions to key industry stakeholders, corporate partners, and investors.
- Bootcamp Immersion & Demo Day: Multiple intensive bootcamps focused on market research, financial viability, and pitch coaching, culminating in a Demo Day presentation before the regional innovation ecosystem.
- Dedicated Quotas: Reserved slots for solutions addressing the olive value chain, broader agri-food chains, and TVET (vocational training) innovators.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and project leaders with innovative solutions in the agricultural or agri-food sectors.
- Focus areas include smart agriculture, animal health/production, biotechnology, circular economy, and waste management.
- Specific participation pathways available for innovators from TVET (vocational training) institutions.
- Applicants must be committed to building a sustainable business in Morocco and participating in hybrid training and bootcamp sessions.
Program Roadmap
- Call for Applications: Idea submission and initial screening.
- Evaluation & Selection: Online interviews and panel reviews.
- Launch Bootcamp: Hands-on kickoff focused on market research and customer discovery.
- Training & Mentorship: Customized online training modules combined with dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring.
- Mid-Term Bootcamp: Session dedicated to refining financial models and economic viability.
- Pitch Bootcamp: Intensive pitch prep to select the top teams for the final showcase.
- Demo Day: Final showcase event where startups pitch to investors, ecosystem partners, and agricultural leaders.
How to Apply
Ready to scale your agricultural innovation and contribute to Morocco’s sustainable future? Submit your application for the 5th cohort before the deadline on September 13, 2026.
To apply, submit your application via the official portal: Agri-Food Tech Incubator Application
About UM6P and IAV Hassan II
The Agri-Food Tech Incubator is a joint initiative co-developed by Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) and Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II (IAV Hassan II), hosted within StartGate—UM6P’s startup campus. UM6P is a leading research university in Morocco focused on applied science, technology, and entrepreneurship across Africa. IAV Hassan II is Morocco’s flagship institution for agricultural sciences and veterinary medicine, providing deep domain expertise to accelerate agri-food innovations.
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