Keywords: Entrepreneurship


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,......

Applications open for pan-african entrepreneur contest season two

A new call for applications has been launched for the second season of a pan-african television competition dedicated to entrepreneurship. The initiative builds on the success of its first edition, which reached audiences across multiple regions and positioned itself as a platform for emerging business......

Banque populaire opens second small business support center in Tangier

Banque Populaire has expanded its support network for very small businesses with the opening of a new Al Moukawil Chaabi center in Tangier, marking its second facility after Marrakech. The initiative targets small entrepreneurs, traders, and artisans across Morocco, as the group moves to bring services......

Business Mama starts first cohort in Casablanca to boost women's digital entrepreneurship

Foundever.org and Carerha launched the first Business Mama cohort in Casablanca on April 15, 2026. The program enrolled 30 women seeking to restart careers or launch digital businesses. Two more cohorts will start in Rabat and Tanger by year-end. The initiative targets women facing professional constraints.......

Moroccans secure nominations at the Africa Golden Awards 2026

Moroccan talent is gaining increasing recognition on the continental stage, as several personalities and brands from Morocco have secured nominations at the Africa Golden Awards 2026. The annual ceremony, scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, celebrates excellence across a wide range of sectors,......

Women entrepreneurs spearhead local equality drive in Villejuif

Female entrepreneurship is gaining renewed momentum in Villejuif, where a structured network of business owners is positioning itself as a lever for economic inclusion at the local level. On March 14, the Salle de la Géothermie will host “Oser entreprendre au féminin,” an initiative......

Hasnae Taleb: the Moroccan woman making her mark in global high finance

A rapid rise from the Middle Atlas Born in Khénifra, Morocco, Hasnae Taleb belongs to a generation of global financial profiles whose influence extends beyond borders. Her journey began far from the traditional centers of high finance. She left her hometown to pursue her studies in the United......

France records a historic surge in business creation in 2025, says Insee

France registered a record number of new businesses in 2025, according to figures released by the national statistics office Insee, confirming a strong entrepreneurial momentum despite economic uncertainties. In total, more than 1.16 million companies were created during the year, marking an increase......

Regional Economies: federations strengthened to address territorial challenges

In the framework of the Morocco–Belgium bilateral cooperation program 2024–2029, a new initiative aims to strengthen the capacities of sectoral federations and regional branches of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) to respond more effectively to economic and territorial......