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<p>On the 18th of February, UM6P, through the Entrepreneurship and Venturing Direction (DEV) and the Ibn Rochd Foundation for Science and Innovation (FIRSI), hosted a gathering at The Conduit in London, bringing together 125 leading minds from the Moroccan and African diaspora, global entrepreneurs, and innovators.</p>
<p>The event marked the first stop of The Forge’s international roadshow, a residency program designed to provide founders with mentorship, access to advanced infrastructure, and funding to develop ventures that integrate technological excellence with locally rooted solutions.</p>
<p>The evening brought together a curated cohort of senior finance executives, global investors, DeepTech researchers, and CEOs, including members of the London-Morocco Network and the Morocco-British Competencies Network. Discussions focused on technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the role of cross-border partnerships in unlocking opportunities across Africa.</p>