Keywords: Entrepreneurs


Morocco's dynamic path to innovation and investment

In a speech delivered in Paris, Morocco’s Minister for Digital Transition and Public Administration Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, invited Moroccan talents worldwide to join the Kingdom’s "momentum of dynamism and transformation." Highlighting the government's commitment......

€20 million EU-backed loan boosts young entrepreneurs in Morocco’s earthquake-hit regions  

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has announced a €20 million loan to support young entrepreneurs in Morocco. The funding, provided in local currency, will primarily target micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)......

Gender Gap Persists in Morocco's Business Landscape as Women Head 15% of Firms

The proportion of women-led businesses in Morocco remains stagnant at 15%, according to recent findings from the Moroccan Observatory of Very Small, Small, and Medium Enterprises (OMTPME). This figure has shown no improvement since 2020, highlighting persistent gender disparities in the nation's......

Women-Led SMEs Take Center Stage at ECA's North African Economic Forum

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has concluded a significant policy dialogue in Rabat, Morocco, focusing on empowering women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across North Africa. The two-day high-level meeting marked the culmination of a comprehensive two-year initiative aimed at strengthening......

Moroccan Startups Face Uphill Battle: Only Half Survive Beyond 5 Years

Morocco's business landscape is facing significant challenges, as revealed by a recent joint report from the World Bank and the Moroccan Observatory of Very Small, Small, and Medium Enterprises. The study, titled "Unleashing the Potential of the Moroccan Private Sector: An Analysis of Business......

Morocco's Youth Innovation Prize: Fostering Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Morocco is set to celebrate its young innovators and entrepreneurs with the "Prix Maroc Jeunesse" (Morocco Youth Prize), a prestigious award program launched by the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Communication. This initiative aims to ignite a spark of creativity and competition among the......

Empowering Africa's Rising Stars: Spotlighting Women Entrepreneurs in the Startup Frontier

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Africa's startup ecosystem, a crucial issue demands attention: the glaring underrepresentation of women entrepreneurs and the lack of investment in their ventures. As the continent's entrepreneurial spirit soars, addressing this disparity could unlock unprecedented......

Empowering Moroccan Women Entrepreneurs: Sharing Experiences and Strategies

Marrakech recently hosted a timely workshop, focusing on promoting the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs in Morocco and the wider Arab world. This event, an integral part of the Arab Entrepreneurship Summit, brought together female business owners and economic leaders to discuss strategies......