Keywords: Startups


Morocco returns among MENA’s leading startup investment hubs through proptech growth

Morocco has regained its position among the Middle East and North Africa's leading startup ecosystems after returning to the region's top five destinations for venture capital investment during June. The recovery was driven by the rapid growth of the country's property technology, or proptech,......

Netherlands retains third place in European innovation ranking despite slowing momentum

The Netherlands has maintained its position as the third most innovative country in Europe in the 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard, retaining its status as an Innovation Leader for the second consecutive year. While the country continues to outperform the European Union average, officials have expressed......

AI helps small mental health startup scale rapidly from idea to multi-state operation

A Virginia-based mental health startup has highlighted how artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping entrepreneurship, after using AI tools to move from an initial concept to a multi-state healthcare provider in just over a year. The company, Here Now Health, has grown from a home-based idea into......

Morocco’s Startup ecosystem expands in 2026 but loses North African leadership

Morocco’s startup ecosystem continued its upward trajectory in 2026, posting one of the strongest growth rates in North Africa. However, despite significant progress, the country ceded its position as the region’s leading startup hub to Tunisia, according to the latest Global Startup Ecosystem......

Aurora ventures launches pilot program for women entrepreneurs in tech

Aurora Ventures has announced the launch of its 2026 pilot program focused on supporting early-stage women entrepreneurs in the technology sector. The initiative is backed by inDrive, a global mobility and delivery services company with a strong presence in emerging markets. Morocco has been identified......

Aurora Ventures launches platform to support women entrepreneurs in emerging markets

Aurora Ventures has officially launched its 2026 pilot program aimed at supporting women-led startups in emerging markets, with Morocco identified as one of its key priority regions. Backed by global mobility company inDrive, the initiative is designed to provide early-stage funding ranging from $180,000......

Morocco gaming expo 2026 positions Morocco as video game industry

The third edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo took place in Rabat from 20 to 24 May 2026, marking a significant step in the country’s ambition to build a structured video game industry. The event gathered startups, investors, training institutions, and international experts around a sector that......

OMPIC reports 25,520 new businesses created in Morocco in three months

Morocco recorded strong entrepreneurial activity in the first quarter of 2026, with 25,520 new businesses registered, according to the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (OMPIC). The data shows that legal entities account for the majority of new creations, representing 76% of total registrations,......

MENA Startup funding rebounds in April 2026 as Morocco drops to 7th place

Startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experienced a strong rebound in April 2026, signaling a partial recovery after a slowdown in March. However, Morocco saw a notable decline in its regional position despite earlier gains. According to market data from regional platforms,......