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Rabat – BMTA&C, a Moroccan-created startup operating within the Polytechnic Mohammed VI University (UM6P) won the national bid to represent Morocco on the continental level.
The Moroccan startup will compete for the Electricity of France (EDF) Pulse Africa awards for innovative startups working on energy-efficient solutions to Africa’s current challenges.
BMTA&C startup is operating within the School of Industrial Management (EMINES), a higher education institution part of the UM6P. The startup developed an energy-efficient solution helping farmers without access to proper cooling systems to refrigerate their produce and avoid food waste.
The innovation consists of an off-grid cold storage system powered by solar panels. The solar-powered system does not require electricity or water to operate, making it perfect for farmers in remote areas without access to water or electricity.
The cooling system developed by the Moroccan startup has no environmental impact, conforming to the EDF Pulse Africa’s vision of encouraging environmentally-friendly innovative solutions.
The 2021 Moroccan Finalists are now working with farmers in Africa to help them store their produce. The startup aims to provide all stages of the supply chain with the energy-efficient cooling system.
The cooling system is of critical importance to the African continent. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), a non-governmental organization for the preservation of wildlife, estimates that almost 800 million people face food insecurity. Simultaneously WWF finds almost 1.2 billion tons of food is wasted by farms simply for lack of proper storage systems.
The EDF Pulse Africa aims to encourage startups to meet the energy challenges faced by the continent and ultimately promote economic development.
Launched in 2019, the competition is now in its fourth year. The competition offers winners access to factory programs and a £15,000 grant (MAD 184,178).
