Strategic initiative
MBCN is positioned as the leading platform to drive the Moroccan Innovation Centre (MIC) — connecting UK-based Moroccan expertise directly with Morocco's emerging innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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The Moroccan Innovation Centre (MIC) is an ambitious initiative designed to link Moroccan expertise in the UK directly with Morocco's growing innovation and entrepreneurship landscape.
At its core, the MIC creates pathways for UK-based Moroccan professionals to invest, collaborate, and launch projects in Morocco — while bringing Moroccan institutions, government bodies, and investors into direct partnership with UK talent.
MBCN, as a UK Community Interest Company with deep roots in both countries, is uniquely positioned to serve as the lead network driving the MIC vision forward.
Formal engagement with Moroccan institutions — including UM6P, Hassan II University, and the E-Health Innovation Centre — has already been established through events, workshops, and signed MOUs.
Formal partnerships with Moroccan institutions, including signed MOUs with the E-Health Innovation Centre and collaboration with UM6P.
Working with The Forge — UM6P Ventures — to support entrepreneurship and venture building connecting UK and Moroccan ecosystems.
Facilitating joint research between UK universities and Moroccan institutions across science, engineering, medicine, and technology.
Direct bridge between UK-based Moroccan professionals and Moroccan governmental and private institutions, creating privileged access.
Strategic focus areas
AI, data science, digital transformation, IoT, and smart cities — harnessing the deep tech expertise of UK-based Moroccan professionals.
Morocco's renewable energy ambition — solar, wind, and green hydrogen — aligned with UK expertise in clean energy and ESG.
E-health innovation, medical technology, and health systems strengthening — building on the MOU with the E-Health Innovation Centre.
University partnerships, joint research programmes, and talent pipelines between UK institutions and Moroccan universities.
Supporting start-ups and scale-ups with UK-Morocco cross-border ambitions — working with incubators, VCs, and UM6P Ventures.
Channelling the expertise, networks, and resources of the UK Moroccan diaspora into productive development in Morocco.
MBCN's role
MBCN brings a unique combination: deep professional networks in the UK, trusted relationships with Moroccan institutions, and a proven track record of convening, collaborating, and delivering.
As a CIC with formal partnerships already in place — including with UM6P, Hassan II University, and the E-Health Innovation Centre — MBCN is ready to take the MIC from vision to reality.
Join MBCN to gain privileged access to the MIC network, including investment opportunities, government partnerships, and on-the-ground support for launching initiatives in Morocco.
Memoranda of Understanding signed with E-Health Innovation Centre Rabat and other Moroccan institutions.
Active collaborations with UM6P, Hassan II University, and Brunel University London.
Working with The Forge to build a pipeline of UK-Morocco cross-border ventures and start-ups.
MBCN members have presented at international conferences in Casablanca, London, and beyond.
Join MBCN to gain privileged access to the Moroccan Innovation Centre network — investment opportunities, government introductions, and partnership support.