UM6P unveiled the Forge, a new entrepreneurial program to shape the future of Moroccan startups

On the 18th of December, during a press conference in Casablanca, The Forge was officially launched—a new program designed to support founders with resources, mentorship, and networks to create impactful ventures and drive the emergence of Morocco’s next generation of startups.

Hosted at StartGate Benguerir and supported by UM6P Ventures and the Ibn Rochd Foundation for Science and Innovation (FIRSI), the program provides a comprehensive ecosystem, including financial support, mentorship, advanced technological infrastructure, venture capital, and global connections. Over a 9 to 12-month journey, founders will progress through four key phases: Ideation, Incubation, Acceleration, and Scaling, equipping them to compete globally.