The Open Start by Wenov program has officially launched its 2025 edition in Morocco, with a strategic focus on Artificial Intelligence. This year, the open innovation program is partnering with the leading Moroccan banking group, Attijariwafa bank, and invites mature startups to collaborate on solving 15 distinct innovation challenges.
By the Numbers
- 15: Total innovation challenges to be addressed by startups.
- 11: Challenges focused on the bank’s operations in Morocco.
- 4: Challenges focused on the bank’s international African subsidiaries.
- 2: Renowned partner incubators managing the program.
A Collaborative Open Innovation Model
The Open Start by Wenov program is designed to foster high-impact collaboration between a major corporation and the startup ecosystem. The goal is to co-develop Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) that solve strategic challenges for Attijariwafa bank. The program is built on a three-way partnership between the selected startups, internal business and technical experts from the bank, and the program’s expert partner incubators.
A Pan-African Scope with Key Ecosystem Partners
The program has a wide, pan-African scope and is being managed in collaboration with two expert organizations:
- CEED Morocco: A leading supporter of entrepreneurship, which will oversee the 11 challenges related to the Moroccan market.
- OST International: A specialist in pan-African innovation, which will manage the 4 challenges for the bank’s international subsidiaries across the continent.
Who Should Get Ready?
This opportunity is designed for:
- Mature startups with strong, proven innovation capabilities.
- Companies with expertise in Artificial Intelligence and related technologies.
- Ventures that are capable of co-developing enterprise-level prototypes and solutions.
How to Get Involved
This announcement marks the official launch of the program. The specific details of the 15 challenges and the official call for applications are now live.
- How to Apply: Interested startups can find more information and apply via the Official F6S Application Page.
About the Partners
- Attijariwafa bank: The key corporate partner for this year’s program. It is a leading banking and financial group in Morocco and across the African continent, with a presence in 27 countries.
- CEED Morocco & OST International: The program’s implementing partners, providing specialized support and ecosystem connections for the selected startups.
Source: Assahraa Al Maghribia
