About the Initiative
Learn about UM6P, the Division of Entrepreneurship & Venturing, and the Morocco Startup Ecosystem Report.
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic is a Moroccan university dedicated to tackling Africa's and the world's most pressing challenges through education, research, and innovation. With a strong focus on empowering the continent's future leaders, it pioneers new approaches in AI, health, green energy, and sustainable agriculture, while integrating the social sciences as engines of inclusive and human-centered development. With campuses across Morocco and hubs in Paris, Montreal and New York, UM6P fosters entrepreneurship, promotes inclusion, and delivers solutions with lasting impact for Africa and beyond.
A Catalyst for Entrepreneurship in Morocco and Africa
Entrepreneurship is a strategic pillar of University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, driving innovation and creating value in Morocco, across Africa, and beyond. In just a few years, UM6P has built one of Africa's leading entrepreneurship hubs, bringing together a vibrant ecosystem that empowers founders to deliver solutions with strong global potential. By facilitating access to funding, offering tailored support, and creating direct market opportunities, UM6P enables startups to accelerate their growth and strengthen their competitiveness.
Our mission is to position Africa not only as a birthplace of startups, but as a global hub for innovation and venture building.
- At the African level: mobilize science, technology, and entrepreneurship to address the continent's major challenges.
- At the global level: position Africa as a source of exportable technological solutions and high-impact economic models.
Our vision is to build an Africa-based, world-class ecosystem connected to international best practices, capable of generating startups and scale-ups that transform industries and address the continent's pressing challenges.
5,500+
Aspiring entrepreneurs trained
Representing over 25 nationalities
126
Entrepreneurial activities organized
1,600
Startups and project leaders supported
35% led by women · 30% from the African diaspora
$60M
Raised in VC and business angel funding
By 40 startups from the global portfolio (2024)
18+
End-to-end customized support programs deployed
About the Report
The Morocco Startup Ecosystem Report 2025 was created to better understand, document, and showcase the evolution of the entrepreneurial landscape in Morocco. As the ecosystem continues to grow, the need for reliable, structured, and accessible data has become essential for entrepreneurs, project-holders, investors, researchers, and public stakeholders.
This report delivers a comprehensive and data-driven analysis of the ecosystem's current state, its growth dynamics, key sectors, investment trends, and emerging opportunities for innovation and collaboration. It also represents an opportunity to highlight the progress achieved by Morocco in developing its startup ecosystem, promote entrepreneurial talent, and strengthen the country's visibility as a rising innovation hub.
The report is set to become a trusted national and international reference for tracking the evolution of the Moroccan startup ecosystem, providing clear insights that support decision-making, foster collaboration, and enhance Morocco's attractiveness for national and international investors.
