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Morocco strengthens position as top startup hub in MENA despite funding challenges

Morocco continues to assert itself as one of the leading startup ecosystems in the MENA region, maintaining its top-four position in August 2025, even as regional startup funding saw a significant contraction. According to Wamda, investment across the MENA region dropped sharply by 57%, falling from......

Morocco rises to fourth in MENA startup funding rankings

Morocco has solidified its position as a growing player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem, climbing to fourth place in regional funding rankings for July 2025. This advancement puts the North African nation ahead of Egypt, which dropped in rankings due to macroeconomic challenges......

Morocco rises in African startup ecosystem rankings

Morocco has secured a spot in the top 10 African startup ecosystems, according to the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 from American consulting firm StartupBlink. The ranking shows progress for the North African country, but also reveals barriers that still limit growth. Morocco recorded the......

Morocco's startup journey: challenges and the road ahead

A decade after hosting the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Marrakech, Morocco’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has made strides in funding and support. Yet, the anticipated surge of high-growth startups capable of reshaping the national economy remains elusive. In 2014, the summit marked a pivotal......

UM6P and STATION F join forces to boost Agritech, Greentech, and Healthtech startups

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has announced a strategic partnership with STATION F, a global startup campus supporting over 1,000 startups. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and bridge the gap between Europe and Africa through a program called NextAfrica. In a statement, UM6P......

UM6P: Ben Guerir Shines in Genome Global Startup Report for Innovation Impact

Casablanca was featured among the top 200 emerging ecosystems globally and ranked eighth in the MENA region. The Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2024, unveiled by Startup Genome on June 10 during London Tech Week, has spotlighted Ben Guerir as a burgeoning force in the worldwide startup arena.......

Morocco's Entrepreneurial Ascent: Leveraging Data-Driven Policies for a Thriving Startup Ecosystem

Morocco's strides in fostering entrepreneurship are underscored by recent findings from the esteemed Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). According to the latest data, the North African nation has ascended five places to rank 30th globally in GEM's evaluation of national entrepreneurial conditions. GEM's......