Keywords: Entrepreneurship


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......

Morocco's UM6P shapes the future of AI through education and entrepreneurship

The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is positioning Morocco as an emerging hub for artificial intelligence development through its focus on education and entrepreneurship. During the university's fifth Science Week, the College of Computing's director Ali Kettani shared insights on Morocco's......

QN Maroc launches in Casablanca, empowering local entrepreneurs

QN Maroc, a direct-selling company known for its luxury products and innovative business model, has officially begun operations in Casablanca, signaling new opportunities for Moroccan entrepreneurs. The company offers high-end Swiss watches, advanced homecare solutions, and premium personal care products,......

Seasoned executive takes the helm at Enactus Morocco

Imad Benmoussa, founder of Apex Ventures and recognized entrepreneurial innovator, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board at Enactus Morocco. His appointment, effective immediately, marks a pivotal moment for the organization dedicated to social entrepreneurship and sustainable development. With......

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)......

‘Wafira’ program empowers Moroccan women through circular migration partnership with Spain

Spain’s Minister of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration, Elma Saiz, has praised the collaborative efforts between Morocco and Spain in advancing circular migration, particularly through the innovative “Wafira” program. The initiative, designed to promote women’s entrepreneurship......

Palestinian Entrepreneur Launches Beverage Brand to Fund Gaza Hospital Reconstruction

In response to the widespread destruction of Gaza's healthcare infrastructure, Palestinian activist and entrepreneur Osama Qashoo has introduced Gaza Cola, a social enterprise initiative aimed at rebuilding the Al Karama hospital in northern Gaza through sales proceeds. Qashoo, 43, developed this......

Morocco's business growth masks mounting sustainability concerns

In the first ten months of 2024, Morocco's business landscape presents a complex picture of growth and challenges as the nation recorded 78,244 new business registrations, according to recent data from the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC). This surge in entrepreneurship,......