Strengthening University Incubators in North Africa and the Middle East through the Safir Program funded by the European Union

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Youth play a crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in North Africa and the Middle East. That’s why the European Union, in partnership with the Agence Universitaire pour la Francophonie, launched the Safir project. This four-year program aims to support young people in nine countries in the region (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia) by promoting economic inclusion and the realization of projects with social, cultural, and environmental impacts.

The International University of Rabat has been selected to benefit from this program. Safir will support over 1,000 young project leaders and help structure a regional ecosystem that fosters dialogue between young people and public authorities. Thus, the call for applications launched within the Safir program provides an opportunity for the creation or strengthening of university incubators in the countries involved. Interested universities can apply until October 31, 2020.

If you are a project leader wishing to have a positive impact on society and the environment, do not hesitate to apply for the Safir program and its benefits. You can also visit the official Safir project page to learn more about its objectives and achievements.

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Africa Wakes Up to IoT: Morocco Leads the Way

The Internet of Things (#IoT) is revolutionizing the world, and Africa is no exception. In Morocco, the government has realized the importance of this technology for the country’s economic development and has established various initiatives to support IoT startups.

In 2018, the Moroccan government launched the “Smart Morocco” project, aimed at developing information and communication technologies in the country. The project includes a component dedicated to IoT, with the objective of making Morocco a hub for IoT startups in Africa.

Morocco has also created a favorable ecosystem for IoT startups by encouraging collaboration between companies, universities, and research centers. In 2019, the city of Casablanca hosted the first “IoT Morocco Summit,” an event dedicated to IoT that attracted hundreds of participants from around the world.

Moroccan IoT startups have also benefited from the government’s financial support, with several investment funds dedicated to the growth of IoT companies. Additionally, the government has simplified business creation processes for IoT startups, making it easier to bring new products and services to market.

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