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<br>Morocco’s startup ecosystem offers an affordable and stable base for entrepreneurs aiming to penetrate the North African market. With a young, tech-savvy population and increasing digital connectivity, the country is poised to become a significant innovation hub in the region.Notable success stories include acquisitions of startups like DabaDoc, Moteur, and WaystoCap. In 2023, Terraa, a Moroccan B2B food distribution platform, raised US$ 1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round—the largest of its kind in Morocco to date—led by FoodLabs, with participation from UM6P Ventures, Outlierz Ventures, Musha Ventures, and DFS Lab. Additionally, in 2022, Chari, a B2B e-commerce and retail platform, achieved a valuation of US$ 100 million during a bridge funding round, marking a significant milestone for the country’s startup landscape.<br></p>
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<p><br>To foster entrepreneurial growth, Morocco hosts GITEX Africa, the region’s largest tech event, attracting SMEs, startups, coders, investors, and academics. Many Moroccan youths are becoming high-quality freelancers, gaining expertise from international clients—a knowledge base that could be harnessed to build the next generation of Moroccan startups<br></p>
<p><br>Government initiatives have provided support through tax exemptions for startups and the Maroc PME program, which promotes small and medium enterprises. In 2022, the government launched MoroccoTech, a national brand aimed at promoting the digital sector and positioning Morocco as an international digital hub. Building on this momentum, the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy was introduced, allocating 240 million dirhams (approximately US$ 24 million) to support local startups and facilitate their international scaling. Non-profit organizations like StartUp Maroc are also committed to promoting entrepreneurship within the country. TechnoPark, with locations in Casablanca, Agadir, Rabat, and Tangiers, supports the creation and growth of businesses in ICT, Green Tech, and cultural industries.<br></p>
<p><br>Morocco boasts several capital funds for startups, including UM6P Ventures and Maroc Numeric Fund. UM6P Ventures, the investment arm of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, operates two funds: a Digital Transformation Startup fund and a Deeptech Ventures fund, investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across various sectors. The Innov Invest Fund, established in collaboration with entities like the World Bank and the European Union, aims to enhance financing access for SMEs and startups, positioning Morocco as a regional innovation center. Impact Lab, based in Casablanca, serves as a significant hub, supporting social and environmental startups.<br></p>
<p><br>Despite these initiatives, Morocco’s startup ecosystem faces challenges that hinder its growth. These include economic and social issues such as limited access to education and healthcare, gender inequality, and inadequate startup funding and legislation. Addressing these obstacles is crucial to unlocking the full potential of Moroccan entrepreneurs and enabling them to make a substantial impact on their local ecosystems.<br></p>

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<br>Morocco's startup ecosystem offers an affordable and stable base for entrepreneurs aiming to penetrate the North African market. With a young, tech-savvy population and increasing digital connectivity, the country is poised to become a significant innovation hub in the region.Notable success stories include acquisitions of startups like DabaDoc, Moteur, and WaystoCap. In 2023, Terraa, a Moroccan B2B food distribution platform, raised US$ 1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round—the largest of its kind in Morocco to date—led by FoodLabs, with participation from UM6P Ventures, Outlierz Ventures, Musha Ventures, and DFS Lab. Additionally, in 2022, Chari, a B2B e-commerce and retail platform, achieved a valuation of US$ 100 million during a bridge funding round, marking a significant milestone for the country's startup landscape.<br>

  

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<br>To foster entrepreneurial growth, Morocco hosts GITEX Africa, the region's largest tech event, attracting SMEs, startups, coders, investors, and academics. Many Moroccan youths are becoming high-quality freelancers, gaining expertise from international clients—a knowledge base that could be harnessed to build the next generation of Moroccan startups<br>

  

<br>Government initiatives have provided support through tax exemptions for startups and the Maroc PME program, which promotes small and medium enterprises. In 2022, the government launched MoroccoTech, a national brand aimed at promoting the digital sector and positioning Morocco as an international digital hub. Building on this momentum, the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy was introduced, allocating 240 million dirhams (approximately US$ 24 million) to support local startups and facilitate their international scaling. Non-profit organizations like StartUp Maroc are also committed to promoting entrepreneurship within the country. TechnoPark, with locations in Casablanca, Agadir, Rabat, and Tangiers, supports the creation and growth of businesses in ICT, Green Tech, and cultural industries.<br>

  

<br>Morocco boasts several capital funds for startups, including UM6P Ventures and Maroc Numeric Fund. UM6P Ventures, the investment arm of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, operates two funds: a Digital Transformation Startup fund and a Deeptech Ventures fund, investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across various sectors. The Innov Invest Fund, established in collaboration with entities like the World Bank and the European Union, aims to enhance financing access for SMEs and startups, positioning Morocco as a regional innovation center. Impact Lab, based in Casablanca, serves as a significant hub, supporting social and environmental startups.<br>

  

<br>Despite these initiatives, Morocco's startup ecosystem faces challenges that hinder its growth. These include economic and social issues such as limited access to education and healthcare, gender inequality, and inadequate startup funding and legislation. Addressing these obstacles is crucial to unlocking the full potential of Moroccan entrepreneurs and enabling them to make a substantial impact on their local ecosystems.<br>

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The country has some notable startup success stories including , POGO.

Morocco has 3 cities in the top 1000
      and is one of Northern Africa’s best countries for setting up a startup.

Morocco’s startup scene saw an increase in 2025 and jumped
      4 spots from the previous year, outranking Kuwait.

Morocco’s startup ecosystem ranks 3rd in Northern Africa and 88th globally. Morocco’s startups raised 1230867 US dollars on average. Find the most promising startups, unicorns, and notable exits in Morocco.

Startup Ecosystem of Morocco | Startupblink

In 2025, Morocco register a rise in
    Software & Data startups. Some of the most notable success stories in this
    industry are those of , POGO.

With a large variety of accelerator programs and initiatives, Morocco's startup scene stands out from that of other countries in Northern Africa. Morocco offers a number of funding
opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of some of Morocco's most prominent support initiatives:

An inspiring ecosystem that is steadily due to its growing use of digital technologies, rapid urbanization and planned investments

WADAAG TECHNOLOGIES

Sostec

FGS Bill Tracker

Zaad

Wadaag Investment

A growing regional and global startup leader 

bitget.com

AscendEX

DeBank

Trip.com

Viki

A vibrant and strong startup hub attracting international recognition and investment

Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá

Founder Institute (FI) Bogota

RockStart Latam 

Calle 26 # 92-32

Carrera 7 #116-50

Carrera 19 # 100 - 45

Toastmasters Bogota

Picap

Autolab

Cubbo

Rappi

Addi

Bold

Carrera 12a #78-40

A leading regional startup hub owing its succes to the creative and innovative spirit of its people 