| Contacts |
Abderrafie Hanouf
a.hanouf@casablanca-technopark.ma
Hicham Laenser
h.laenser@casablanca-technopark.ma
http://blog.casablanca-technopark.ma
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| Objectives |
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Affect policymaking
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Create companies that export revenues
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Create jobs
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Develop profitable enterprises
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Raise the awareness of potential entrepreneurs
Duplicate the Casablanca Technopark Incubation Model to other locations in Casablanca and across Morocco
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| Description |
The Casablanca Technopark Incubation Center is a catalystic host for innovative ICT projects. It is organized into departments and offers services that, all together, contribute to the overall success of supported projects.
From completely dedicated office space to technical assistance, networking and business opportunities, the Casablanca Technopark Incubator redefines the frame of its tenants' business environment. Thus, each project finds within our Incubator the necessary tools and resources for achieving success - for instance :
1. Access to funding : this service was launched with support of the Moroccan ICT Professional Association, APEBI, and the IFC
2. Innovation support fund : this service aims at encouraging Innovation and R&D through subsidizing part or all of the R&D undertaken by our tenants
3. Export club : this is a service that helps SMEs within our Incubator to get access to International and/or regional markets
4. Business partenering (rencontres d'affaires) : the Casablanca Technopark Incubator regularly organizes B2B meetings for our tenants to meet potential clients/investors
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| Interests |
After more than 2 years of operations now, the Casablanca Technopark Incubation model has transcended our facility walls. Indeed, the Board of Directors and the Moroccan government are both in favour of refinancing our Incubator over the next 3 years; with the objective of duplicating the model to other regions in Morocco (rural areas) and other African countries (namely : Senegal and Mauritania).
Additionnaly, we are now working with the Casablanca Technopark on supporting the launch of projects in Environmental issues, renewed energies and sustainable development.
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| Services |
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Facilities: ICT services
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Facilities: Office space
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Facilities: Shared workshops
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Facilities: Special rates with service providers
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Finance: Equity Financing
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Finance: Financial management training
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Finance: Financial management/accounting services
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Finance: Linkages to financiers
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Finance: Seed Capital
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Finance: Venture Capital
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Incubation and Business Development: Business information
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Incubation and Business Development: Business management and development advisory services
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Incubation and Business Development: Incubation program for resident clients
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Incubation and Business Development: Mentoring/coaching
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Incubation and Business Development: Pre-incubation services
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Incubation and Business Development: Training in business management
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International Business Services: Help entering particular markets
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Networks and Synergy: Facilitation of linkages between incubates
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Networks and Synergy: Networking events
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Networks and Synergy: Referrals to business professionals
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Technology Transfer: Help with commercializing technology
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Technology Transfer: Help with intellectual property/patent advice
Other:
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| Year Opened |
2005
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| Type |
Private sector
(This incubator is associated with a technology park)
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| Model |
Not-for-profit
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| Sectors |
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Information and Communication Technologies
Other:
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| Target Population |
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Rural poor
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Urban poor
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Women
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Youth
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| Advocacy |
This organization actively works to improve innovation and entrepreneurship policy and regulation
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