Rabat – The Moroccan Innovation Circle (MIC) celebrated its grand inauguration on Thursday at the Abla Ababou Gallery in Rabat. MIC is a network designed to connect high-potential Moroccan students and professionals worldwide to foster innovation, collaboration, and mentorship.
The organizers said in a press release that the event represents the beginning of a new chapter for MIC. The event was attended by key figures and officials, including the French Ambassador to Morocco Christophe Lecourtier, and the Australian Ambassador to Morocco Damien Donovan, among others.
Speaking to MWN on the sidelines of the event, Donovan said that this “exciting initiative” is key to helping Morocco expand its networks. “What’s more exciting is the young people of Morocco realizing they need to guide their own destiny and to bring investment and innovation into Morocco,” he added.
The evening began with a speech by MIC Co-Presidents, Amr Yassine Mouaqit and Rania Belahsen, who introduced MIC’s mission of connecting Moroccan innovators around the world and supporting their growth through collaboration and mentorship.
“The ambition of Moroccan people is unmatched, and MIC is here to provide the platform and connections needed to turn that ambition into impactful change for our country and beyond,” Mouaqit said.
Abdeslam Ababou, CEO of Redmed Capital and the event’s main sponsor, then spoke about the importance of nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in Morocco.
MIC introduced its 26 hub leaders, representing prestigious universities from around the world, including King’s College London, Yale University, Bocconi University, McGill University, EPFL, and Stanford University.
The organizers noted that these leaders are key to expanding MIC’s network globally.
The event also provided a valuable space for attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations that could benefit both Morocco and the wider world.
One of the highlights of the event was the launch of MIC Ventures, a program designed to support Moroccan startups through partnerships with venture capital firms and access to mentorship and expert guidance.
MIC Ventures seeks to help Moroccan entrepreneurs in sectors such as fintech, agritech, and healthtech. “This program will position Moroccan startups to compete globally and create lasting impact,” the organizers said.
The event concluded with the organization announcing its plans for the upcoming year with several key events. These include a networking event in New York City in February 2025, a networking event in Milan in March 2025, and an inaugural MIC conference in Paris in September 2025. The latter is set to feature distinguished speakers, Moroccan talent showcases, and more opportunities for collaboration.
