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Keywords: Startups


Moroccan engineer wins France’s top innovation award for sustainable construction technology

Moroccan civil engineer Ouijdane Qacami has achieved global recognition by winning the prestigious Prix Pépite 2025, France’s foremost award for young innovative startups. Her groundbreaking company, Strucmedica, specializes in concrete durability diagnostics, offering cutting-edge solutions......

LegalTech fund closes $110 million as AI drives surge in legal innovation

The LegalTech Fund, a Fort Lauderdale-based venture capital firm solely dedicated to legal technology, has successfully closed its second fund at $110 million, nearly quadrupling the size of its initial $28.5 million fund. This significant milestone......

Morocco’s startups show resilience as MENA funding drops 77%

Despite a sharp decline in regional startup funding, Morocco’s ecosystem has remained stable, securing its fourth-place position in the MENA region. The North African country raised $12.3 million across three deals in October, nearly matching its September performance of $13 million, even as overall......

Navigating the double complexity of AI healthcare startups

Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize healthcare by enabling faster diagnoses and personalized patient care. Yet turning that promise into tangible results proves far more challenging, as recent research by Dr. Ahmed Zahlan, a PhD graduate from the Africa Business School at UM6P, demonstrates. Dr.......

Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif boosts Palestinian and Moroccan startups at Expand North Star 2025

The Expand North Star 2025 conference began today at Dubai Harbour, drawing thousands of entrepreneurs and investors eager to connect and secure funding for innovative ventures. Running for four days, the summit is part of the broader GITEX Global 2025 technology showcase, set to open its doors tomorrow......

GITEX GLOBAL 2025 unites global tech leaders to showcase next-generation innovations

Dubai will host the 45th edition of GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s premier technology and artificial intelligence event, from October 13-17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The landmark gathering will bring together more than 6,800 tech enterprises and 2,000 startups from 180 countries. With the global......

Morocco strengthens position as top startup hub in MENA despite funding challenges

Morocco continues to assert itself as one of the leading startup ecosystems in the MENA region, maintaining its top-four position in August 2025, even as regional startup funding saw a significant contraction. According to Wamda, investment across the MENA region dropped sharply by 57%, falling from......

Experts stress the need for trust and localization in Africa’s startup growth

African startups are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to develop new products faster than ever, but experts warn that the real challenge lies not in creating solutions but in ensuring these products resonate with local users. The ability to build trust and adapt to specific market needs is emerging......

Janngo Capital invests in Jobzyn to transform AI-driven recruitment in Africa

Janngo Capital, a prominent pan-African investment firm, has announced its investment in Jobzyn, a Moroccan startup that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize recruitment across the continent. By combining automation, transparency, and AI, Jobzyn aims to streamline hiring processes......

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