Artificial Intelligence Promotion Programs in Morocco: A Successful Collaboration between Universities and Government

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an ever-evolving field that offers numerous opportunities for businesses and governments worldwide. In Morocco, the government has worked closely with universities to promote AI and make it an asset for the country’s economic development.

Since 2012, the Moroccan government has launched several programs to promote AI in partnership with the country’s universities. These programs have enabled the training of new talents in AI, strengthened research and development in this field, and fostered innovation in AI. In 2015, Mohammed V University of Rabat launched a master’s program in AI for students interested in developing AI skills. This program trains students in machine learning techniques, speech and image recognition, and data modeling.

One of the most successful programs has been the National Program for AI Promotion (PNIA), launched in 2018. This program was designed to help Moroccan businesses integrate AI into their operations, strengthen AI training, and develop new AI solutions. In collaboration with universities, the PNIA organized conferences, seminars, and workshops to inform businesses and citizens about the benefits of AI and how to integrate it into their operations. The PNIA also supported the training of new talents in AI by funding scholarships for students interested in this field.

In 2019, Cadi Ayyad University of Marrakech launched an AI research center to develop AI skills among Moroccan researchers and encourage collaboration with AI industry players.

Thanks to these various programs, Morocco has seen a significant increase in AI activities over the past decade. Many AI startups have been founded, such as Morocco AI, a platform dedicated to AI and data science in Morocco. Companies have also started integrating AI into their operations, as is the case with the National Investment Company (SNI), which has used AI to improve its operations.

Finally, in 2022, the Moroccan government launched a national AI strategy program aimed at encouraging the adoption of AI by Moroccan businesses and developing AI skills among Moroccan citizens. These AI promotion programs in Morocco demonstrate the commitment of the government and universities to stimulate the development of AI as a key field for the future of the country.

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