In a significant move to bolster innovation within the realms of digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging tech, Technopark Morocco and French Tech Casablanca have formalized a partnership during the GITEX Africa 2026 event held in Marrakech. This collaboration was sealed through a cooperation agreement signed by Lamiae Benmakhlouf, the general director of Technopark Morocco, and William Simoncelli, the president of French Tech Casablanca. The signing ceremony was graced by the presence of key figures including Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, the Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, along with Anne Le Hénanff, France’s Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs, alongside prominent French business leaders attending the event.
The primary objective of this partnership is to synergize resources and expertise, ultimately enhancing startups' capabilities to penetrate markets and scale their operations effectively. Under the terms of this agreement, Technopark Morocco is set to play a pivotal role in driving the roadmap of French Tech Maroc, aligning with its regional expansion strategy. This entails a coordinated effort to identify the specific needs of startups, mobilize necessary expertise and partners, and offer dedicated spaces for various events.
Established in 2001 in Casablanca, Technopark serves as a vital business incubator, primarily catering to startups in IT, consulting, services, and communication sectors. Meanwhile, French Tech Maroc, as part of the global French Tech network, unites entrepreneurs, investors, and various ecosystem players, with a focus on strengthening Morocco’s startup landscape and fostering connections with international French Tech communities.
As reported by en.yabiladi.com.
