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Bridging
Morocco
Britain

Connecting Moroccan expertise across academia, industry, and entrepreneurship in the United Kingdom — to collaborate, innovate, and create impact.

🇬🇧 🇲🇦 UK & Morocco, together
Open to UK-based Moroccan professionals
From engineers and academics to entrepreneurs and creatives — MBCN is your bridge between two great nations.
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Five pillars,
one mission

MBCN — the Moroccan British Competencies Network — is a UK-registered Community Interest Company connecting Moroccan professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, and students across the United Kingdom.

Our mission: to empower excellence, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation among Moroccan professionals in the UK, while strengthening lasting links with Morocco.

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Professional Networking

Convening meetups, conferences, and events to exchange knowledge and build partnerships across the UK.

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Academic & Research Engagement

Strengthening connections between UK-based Moroccan scholars and Moroccan institutions.

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Entrepreneurial Support

Encouraging entrepreneurship through mentorship, access to opportunities, and innovation ecosystems.

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Cultural & Social Impact

Promoting cultural understanding and showcasing Moroccan talent in the UK.

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Innovation & Development

Supporting initiatives that address societal challenges and create lasting impact on both sides of the UK-Morocco bridge.

Recent activity

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International Science & Innovation Conference, Hassan II University, Casablanca
Speakers: Nour-eddine Aboudihaj, Dr Radouane Oudrhiri, Dr Nabil Hajji, Dr Ayoub Baridi
Awards · 2024
MBCN Awards Ceremony, London
Recognising excellence in science, leadership & community contribution
Networking · 2024
MBCN Social Dinner & Community Gathering, London
Annual social bringing the London-based MBCN community together

What our community says

"I am truly proud to see brilliant minds from Morocco coming together with such dedication. I am confident we will reach our objectives."

— Nour-eddine Aboudihaj, Chair, MBCN

"It is a great pleasure to join this network of Moroccan scientists and professionals in the UK. I look forward to meeting members and contributing."

— Dr Abdelhalim Azbaid, Senior Research Fellow, University of Sussex

"A fantastic event — great discussions for future projects and a strong sense of community. Thank you to our hosts for their hospitality."

— MBCN Member

"I am very thrilled to join MBCN. Thank you for the warm welcome and the opportunity to be part of this group."

— Zahra, Scientist, Cambridge (Cancer Therapies & AI)

"I am delighted to be part of the group and was pleased to meet members at recent events. I look forward to meeting the wider community."

— Oumaima Abouzaid, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cardiff University

"Very honoured to be part of the network — thank you for the warm welcome. Happy to connect with Moroccan competencies abroad."

— Dr Radouane Oudrhiri, Vice Chair, MBCN

Join MBCN.
Shape the bridge.

Whether you're a professional, researcher, entrepreneur, or student — your expertise matters. MBCN is open to all UK-based Moroccan professionals and allies.

🇬🇧 UK-based 🇲🇦 Moroccan roots All sectors welcome CIC registered
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Our partners & collaborators
UM6P
Brunel University London
Hassan II University
E-Health Innovation Centre
Kensington Innovation Centre
Awad British Academy