Rabat – Aptiv, a global technology leader, is teaming up with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) to develop cutting-edge research projects focused on innovation, sustainable development, and digitalization within the automotive sector.
According to a press release from UM6P issued on Friday, the goal of the partnership is to create 100% Moroccan patents that will propel future mobility and enhance the overall advancement of the national automotive ecosystem.
Under the agreement, UM6P and Aptiv will work hand in hand on research initiatives aimed at addressing strategic challenges faced by the future automotive industry. The projects will tackle technological and environmental hurdles on an international scale, pushing the boundaries of innovation.
The collaboration will provide Aptiv with world-class access to the best researchers, laboratories, and infrastructure at UM6P. It will enable the development of safer, greener, and more connected solutions that will greatly enhance future mobility, notes UM6P’s statement.
The collaboration on high-value research projects and the bolstering of advanced engineering skills will solidify Morocco’s strategic position within the global automotive sector.
The agreement also provides for personnel training. UM6P and Aptiv will have the opportunity to jointly create tailored training programs, equipping Moroccan talents with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the automotive industry.
“We are delighted to partner with UM6P, a renowned institution that extends its influence beyond Morocco,” said Carlos Casas, Vice President, and Managing Director of Aptiv EDS EMEA, expressing his enthusiasm for the partnership.
“The realization of this project demonstrates Aptiv’s confidence in Morocco and its exceptional pool of talent. Morocco offers tremendous growth opportunities and plays an indispensable role in the success of our operations in the EMEA region,” he added.
For his part, Hicham El Habti, President of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, shared his excitement about the collaboration, saying, “We are thrilled to work together in advancing innovation and research within the automotive industry.”
El Habti further added that “the partnership will also allow us to develop tailored training programs that enhance the competitiveness of the Moroccan automotive sector and foster its growth through the qualification of human resources.”
Aptiv is an international company dedicated to developing secure, eco-friendly, and connected solutions that drive the future of mobility.
With a presence in 48 countries, employing over 200,000 individuals, including 22,000 engineers, and operating across 131 manufacturing sites and 11 technical centers, Aptiv serves 23 of the top 25 automotive manufacturers worldwide.
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