Keywords: Startups


Africa’s strides in women STEM graduates overshadowed by persistent tech gender gaps

Africa leads the world in the percentage of women graduating in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with nearly 47% of graduates being female. However, according to a recent report by McKinsey & Company, this progress is not translating into equitable representation in the continent’s......

Cairo to host inaugural ‘Ai Everything MEA’ in 2026, showcasing AI innovations

Egypt is preparing to host the first-ever Ai Everything Middle East & Africa (MEA) event from February 10 to 12, 2026. The event will bring together global leaders in artificial intelligence (AI), tech companies, startups, and investors to foster collaboration and showcase cutting-edge AI technologies. Egypt’s......

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......

Africa’s deep-tech renaissance: bridging innovation and resilience

Africa is witnessing a transformative wave of scientific entrepreneurship, as deep-tech startups emerge to tackle challenges tailored to the continent's realities. While digital apps have dominated much of the innovation landscape, a growing number of ventures are leveraging breakthroughs in science......

Technopark and Plug and Play forge strategic partnership to boost Moroccan startups

Morocco took another significant step toward its digital-hub ambitions today as Technopark Morocco and Plug and Play Tech Center signed a strategic partnership at Technopark headquarters in Casablanca. The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform (MTNRA) and the Ministry of Economy and......

Africorp Consortium and UM6P partner to enhance Morocco's technological landscape

In a significant advancement for Morocco’s innovation ecosystem, Africorp Consortium, a prominent industrial and investment group led by Saad Berrada Sounni, has forged a strategic alliance with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). This partnership, formalized during the Deeptech Summit 2025,......

TAMWILCOM and Flat6Labs unite to propel Moroccan startups at GITEX Africa 2025

Marrakech — In a significant move to bolster the Moroccan startup ecosystem, funding institution TAMWILCOM has partnered with Flat6Labs, a prominent startup accelerator in the MENA region, during GITEX Africa 2025. This collaboration aims to launch a new acceleration program tailored for innovative......

Supporting Palestinian startups at GITEX Africa Morocco

The Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif Agency is actively participating in the 3rd edition of GITEX Africa Morocco, which kicked off on Monday in Marrakech. The agency is showcasing a dedicated pavilion for its incubator, "BMAQ Innovation Hub," focused on Palestinian youth-led projects in innovation......

Docdialy shines at GITEX Africa 2025, showcasing innovative health tech solutions

Docdialy, a Moroccan startup in the HealthTech sector, is set to make a significant impact at GITEX Africa 2025. Selected as one of the 200 most innovative startups in Morocco as part of the Morocco 200 program, Docdialy’s participation highlights its pivotal role in the digital transformation......