The Impact of the Euromed Innovation Center: Figures, Successes, and Regional Influence

An Incubator Serving Regional Development Since its inception, the Euromed Innovation Center (EIC) has established itself as a key player in the entrepreneurial and socio-economic transformation of Morocco and the Euro-Mediterranean region. Anchored at the Euromed University of Fez (UEMF), the incubator supports project leaders, students, researchers, and young entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into innovative, viable businesses with high societal impact. Its mission goes beyond mere technical support: the EIC aims to stimulate responsible innovation, encourage inclusive entrepreneurship, and strengthen the link between academic research and the regional economic fabric. Through a youth-centric approach focused on creativity and collaboration, the center actively contributes to positioning the Fez-Meknes region as a hub for innovation and sustainable development.

Women's Entrepreneurship at the Heart of the Strategy One of the fundamental pillars of the Euromed Innovation Center's mission is the promotion of women's entrepreneurship. Women represent nearly 40% of the project leaders supported, an exceptional statistic in the Moroccan innovation landscape. Through targeted initiatives, tailored training, and personalized support, the center fosters the emergence of inspiring female leadership and encourages female students and young graduates to dare to venture into diverse sectors such as technology, education, sustainable agriculture, health, and innovative crafts. This inclusive approach helps make the EIC a model for equal opportunity and the empowerment of women through entrepreneurship.

International Visibility: The GITEX Africa Adventure The EIC's impact extends beyond the campus borders. In 2025, 13 startups from its programs were selected to participate in GITEX Africa, the continent's largest technology exhibition. This event provided the young entrepreneurs with the opportunity to present their innovations, attract investors, and network with major players in the global tech scene. This participation highlights the recognized potential and quality of the support provided by UEMF. It also positions the incubator as an essential player on the African and Mediterranean entrepreneurial stage.

A Catalyst for Sustainable and Inclusive Innovation Through its core areas of intervention—Open Innovation & Applied Research, Lab-to-Market, and Entrepreneurship Promotion—the EIC facilitates the transformation of knowledge into concrete solutions. Its goal: to connect scientific research, market needs, and societal challenges to co-create projects with real impact. In this way, the incubator plays a decisive role in valorizing applied research, creating skilled jobs, and promoting a sustainable form of entrepreneurship based on innovation, cooperation, and social responsibility. The Euromed Innovation Center does not just train entrepreneurs: it trains change-makers capable of building a more equitable and innovative future for Morocco and its region.