Learning center engaged high school students through structured expression workshops

<p>As part of the&nbsp;<i data-ogsc="">Welcoming Youth</i>&nbsp;initiative, the Learning Center hosted students from Lycée Abdellah Ibrahim for an afternoon of structured engagement focused on written and oral expression.</p>

<p>The program featured debate and writing workshops designed to encourage critical thinking, communication skills, and active participation. This initiative reflects UM6P’s commitment to fostering early academic exposure and promoting inclusive access to intellectual development.</p>

StartGate wrapped up the 3rd edition of the African Youth Climate Hub

<p>On the 10th of July, the African Youth Climate Hub held its Demo Day at Hassan II International Center for Environmental Training, concluding its third edition.</p>

<p>Ten startups presented climate-focused solutions across sectors such as Water Tech, AgriTech, CleanTech, Renewable Energy, and Circular Economy. The event highlighted youth-led innovation addressing environmental challenges on the continent.</p>

Africa Initiative and Agrinova explored innovation and value chain development

<p>The Africa Initiative hosted a delegation from Agrinova at UM6P Campus in Benguerir, as part of a collaboration between the two institutions.</p>

<p>The visit focused on exploring opportunities in innovation, entrepreneurship, and agricultural value chain development. Discussions centered on the Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship Lab, represented by Mr. Adnane Alaoui Soulimani and Ms. Samira Azouakan, who presented UM6P’s programs in agri-food tech, startup incubation, and capacity building — with attention to the olive value chain.</p>

ReBuild and the Academic Services Department fostered civic engagement through cross-cultural learning

<p>On the 12th of July, ReBuild and the Academic Services Department organized a day of learning and cultural immersion in Imlil as part of the Youth Tech Challenge Africa initiative.</p>

<p>The program engaged 50 students from the Lycée d’Excellence, Benguerir-based schools, and Cameroonian institutions. The morning featured a cultural tour of Imlil and the village of Armed, including an exchange with a local walnut cooperative. In the afternoon, a robotics workshop introduced 25 local children to basic robotics and STEM concepts.</p>

Al Moutmir initiated regional dialogue series with farmers across Morocco

<p>As part of its farmer-centric strategy, Al Moutmir has launched&nbsp;<i data-ogsc="">Al Moutmir Connect</i>, a national series of exchange meetings with supported farmers across agricultural regions.</p>

<p>This initiative reinforces Al Moutmir’s commitment to proximity, co-development, and field-driven innovation. By fostering direct engagement with farmers and ecosystem stakeholders, the program aims to better understand local challenges, share agronomic advancements, and tailor region-specific solutions.</p>

Executive education delivered AI strategy session for CAT assurance leadership

<p>Executive Education welcomed members of the Management Committee of CAT Assurance and Reassurance for a dedicated executive learning session focused on the strategic applications of Artificial Intelligence in the insurance sector, as part of the&nbsp;<i data-ogsc="">AI Essentials for Executives</i>&nbsp;program.</p>

SkillPros session explored intellectual property as a strategic asset

<p>On the 10th of July, StartGate held a new edition of the SkillPros program, focusing on the role of intellectual property (IP) in innovation-driven environments.</p>

<p>El Battoul El Kadiri, Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, led the session, which convened DeepTech founders, researchers, and startup teams to examine how IP strategies can enhance the protection, positioning, and commercial potential of research-based innovations. The session reinforced the importance of IP as a critical enabler for scaling innovation within competitive markets.</p>

Applied Chemistry and Engineering Research center of Excellence (ACER CoE)

Applied Chemistry and Engineering Research Centre of Excellence (ACER CoE) at UM6P is a multidisciplinary R&D hub uniting chemistry and engineering talents to pioneer sustainable technologies in materials, process engineering, decarbonization, energy storage, and optoelectronics. It fosters excellence through collaboration, infrastructure development, and integration with industry partners like OCP while training top-tier researchers in energy and environmental innovation .