Membership

Your seat at the table.

Curated, not open-access. For people serious about the UK–Morocco opportunity who want to contribute, not just observe.

Choose your membership.

Three tiers — all fully included in the community. Tier differences relate to programme access depth and network visibility, not to community standing.

Academic Member
£75
per year

For students, researchers, and early-career professionals with an academic profile.

  • Full community access
  • Invitations to all community events
  • Member listing
  • Access to event recordings and reports
  • Priority access to academic programme tracks
  • Introductions within academic and research network
Apply — Academic Member
Professional Member
£150
per year

For working professionals who want full community access, event invitations, and network introductions.

  • All Academic Member benefits
  • Full event calendar access including closed events
  • Curated peer introductions from the team
  • Access to the investor and founder network
  • Deal flow and opportunity briefings
  • Invitations to the MIC Summit and Demo Day
Apply — Professional Member

All memberships are subject to a brief application review. MBCN is a curated community.
We reserve the right to decline applications that are not a good fit. Questions? Contact us.

MBCN community gathering

What you actually get.

An active relationship with the MBCN and MIC ecosystem — not just a badge.

01
Curated Introductions

Active introductions matched to your goals — investors, founders, academics, and practitioners. Not a directory.

02
Event Access — All Year

Full event calendar — lectures, founder mixers, cultural salons, masterclasses, and the annual Summit. Some events are members-only.

03
Venture Programme Priority

First access to cohort applications before public launch. Founding members are guaranteed priority for the first three cohorts.

04
Morocco Market Intelligence

Quarterly reports on Morocco innovation — market developments, investment activity, and policy changes. By the team and academic partners.

05
Institutional Credibility Marker

A signal of serious engagement with the UK–Morocco ecosystem — use it in your bio, LinkedIn, and business development materials.

06
Lifetime Alumni Network

Once you're in, you're in. Your network doesn't expire when you change jobs, pivot, or move countries.

Apply for founding membership.

Founding membership is open now. The register closes once we reach our target.

1
Submit your application

Professional background, tier preference, and why you want to join.

2
Review (1–3 days)

Every application is reviewed personally — we look for genuine alignment with our values.

3
Payment & onboarding

If accepted, complete your membership by bank transfer, then receive your welcome pack and onboarding call.

4
Welcome to MBCN

Access to events, introductions, and the community begins immediately.

Membership Application

All fields marked * are required. Takes 5 minutes.

Select your membership tier *

Your information is used solely to process your application and will not be shared with third parties.

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Application received

Thank you — we've got your application and sent a confirmation to your email. We review every application personally within 1–3 business days.

Questions in the meantime? Contact us.

Common questions about membership.

Is membership open to non-Moroccans? +

Yes. We're open to anyone genuinely committed to the UK–Morocco opportunity — British professionals, researchers, and investors included. We look for alignment, not nationality.

What happens after I submit my application? +

We review every application personally within 1–3 business days. If accepted, you complete payment by bank transfer using the details on this page, then receive an onboarding call invitation. We don't accept everyone.

Is the membership fee refundable? +

Fees are non-refundable once confirmed. If you're unsure, reach out before applying — we're happy to have a conversation first.

Can I upgrade my membership tier later? +

Yes, at any time. The fee difference is pro-rated from the upgrade date. Downgrading is possible at renewal.

What does the Founding Member rate lock mean? +

Founding members lock in £250/year for as long as they maintain continuous membership — even if fees increase as the network grows.

Is there a corporate or team membership option? +

A Corporate Member category is in development. Contact us at nour@mbcnuk.com to discuss terms.

Ready to join?

Take the first step. Submit your application and become part of the UK's Moroccan competency network.