Strengthening Africa’s Future
A Department of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Discover Our MissionWelcome 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.
What We Do
Aligning Research Agendas
We help connect UM6P’s research for development (R4D) with Africa’s socio-economic priorities and the SDGs, fostering collaboration to contribute to addressing challenges like food security and sustainable energy.
Learn MoreEnvisioning African Futures
We contribute to exploring the future of African education, science, and entrepreneurship through visionary discussions and interdepartmental dialogue at UM6P.
Learn MoreFostering Academic Excellence
We help foster UM6P’s academic networks by facilitating partnerships and collaboration across Africa, enhancing knowledge exchange within and beyond the university.
Learn MoreConnecting Innovation to Entrepreneurship
We support the connection between innovation and entrepreneurship by linking UM6P’s ecosystem with external partners and fostering cross-departmental collaboration.
Learn MoreOur 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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