Strengthening Africa’s Future

A Department of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Discover Our Mission

Welcome to the UM6P - Africa Initiative

Based at UM6P in Benguerir, Morocco, the Africa Initiative Department is dedicated to contributing to Africa’s socio-economic development. We support collaboration, foster dialogue around innovative futures, and help strengthen UM6P’s role in higher education, research for development (R4D), innovation, and entrepreneurship across the continent.

Our Mission

Contribute to strengthening UM6P’s role in higher education, research for development (R4D), innovation, and entrepreneurship through collaborative partnerships, support for OCP actions on the ground, and interdepartmental coordination in response to Africa’s socio-economic development needs.

Strategic Partnerships

Facilitating networks with African and global institutions to support UM6P’s contributions and extend its reach.

Innovation Hub

Encouraging visionary ideas and dialogue to help shape Africa’s future through UM6P’s ecosystem.

Continental Focus

Engaging with Africa’s challenges through collaborative, localized solutions.

Our Achievements

Collaborations Across 20+ African Countries

We have contributed to facilitating research partnerships with institutions in over 20 African countries, supporting a continent-wide network to address socio-economic challenges.

10+ Innovations Supported

We have contributed to supporting over 10 innovations through UM6P’s ecosystem, helping bring sustainable solutions to communities across Africa.

50+ Research Institutions Engaged

Our efforts have connected more than 50 research institutions across Africa and globally, fostering academic collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Join Us in Shaping Africa’s Tomorrow

Partner with us to contribute to innovation and progress across the continent.

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