UM6P – University Mohammed VI Polytechnic is calling on startup founders to share their insights for the 2026 edition of the Morocco Startup Ecosystem Report. This initiative aims to capture the real-world experiences of entrepreneurs to provide a data-driven analysis of the country’s investment landscape and structural needs.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Ecosystem Survey / Research Contribution
- For: Moroccan Startup Founders and Co-founders
- Key Benefits: Representation in a strategic national report, visibility for founder challenges, and contribution to ecosystem policy-making
- Application Deadline: March 2, 2026
- Location: Remote (Online Survey)
Survey Overview
The Morocco Startup Ecosystem Report 2026 is designed as a definitive reference for investors, policymakers, and ecosystem builders. Conducted by UM6P, the survey focuses on identifying structural bottlenecks, assessing the effectiveness of current regulatory and financial mechanisms, and understanding the growth potential of the Moroccan innovation landscape. By participating, founders ensure that the report reflects the authentic “entrepreneurial journey” and the actual challenges faced by startups on the ground.
Key Benefits
- Influence Policy: Your feedback helps inform strategic recommendations to improve the Moroccan regulatory and financial environment.
- Data-Driven Insights: Contribute to a structured analysis of the investment realities and emergent sectors in the region.
- Ecosystem Representation: Ensure the voices of founders are accurately represented alongside those of venture capital funds and public institutions.
- Strategic Visibility: Help put the Moroccan ecosystem on the global map for international investors and corporate partners.
Eligibility Criteria
- Role: Must be a founder or co-founder of a startup.
- Geography: Startups must be operating within or significantly impacting the Moroccan ecosystem.
- Focus: Founders from all sectors (e.g., FinTech, AgriTech, DeepTech) are encouraged to participate.
Report Context and 2024 Key Figures
The previous edition of the report highlighted significant momentum in the region, providing a baseline for the current survey:
- Total Funding: $94.96M raised by Moroccan startups (nearly 3x the previous year).
- Top Sector: TravelTech led the market, capturing 53% of total capital.
- Emerging Trends: DeepTech accounted for 10% of deal volume, while concentration remains high in Casablanca (80%+).
- The Gender Gap: Women-led startups remain underrepresented, a key area for ongoing data collection and focus.
How to Apply
To contribute your insights, complete the official founder survey before the deadline. Your participation is essential to building an evidence-based understanding of the Moroccan tech landscape.
- Deadline: March 2, 2026
- Application Link: Complete the Survey Here
About UM6P – University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
UM6P is a Moroccan non-profit research university oriented towards applied research and innovation. Through its “StartGate” startup campus and various research initiatives, the university serves as a central hub for the Moroccan innovation ecosystem, fostering entrepreneurship and providing strategic economic intelligence to support the continent’s digital disruption.
Learn More: STARTGATE
