Technopark Morocco and Plug and Play Tech Center have opened applications for Cohort 3 of the Morocco Accelerator, a free 12-week program for Moroccan tech startups. The program takes no equity and gives founders mentoring, investor introductions, and corporate pilot opportunities in Casablanca. Applications close September 25, 2026.
Morocco Accelerator Cohort 3 at a glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | Applications open for Cohort 3; deadline September 25, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Early-stage Moroccan tech startups with a working MVP and high growth potential |
| Cost / equity | Free program, no equity taken |
| Program length | 12 weeks (3 months), hybrid, based at Technopark Casablanca |
| Geography | Morocco, open to diaspora founders |
| How to apply | Official Morocco Accelerator page |
| Organizer | Technopark Morocco and Plug and Play Tech Center, backed by Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform |
Who’s eligible
Morocco Accelerator targets startups the program itself describes as « ambitious »:
- Early-stage startups with a functional minimum viable product (MVP)
- Technologically innovative, high-growth-potential ventures
- Active in one of 14 tech sectors, including fintech/assurtech, healthtech/biotech/medtech, foodtech/agritech, cleantech/greentech, and edtech/worktech/HR
- Morocco-based startups, including diaspora-founded ventures: diaspora entrepreneurs made up 30 to 40 percent of Cohort 2.
What you get
The program is entirely free and takes no equity stake. Selected startups get:
- 12 weeks of mentoring from local and international experts
- Practical training in business development, fundraising, and expansion
- Access to Technopark’s infrastructure in Casablanca
- Investor introductions and corporate pilot projects through Plug and Play’s global network
- A Corporate Day connecting founders with major companies: Cohort 2’s edition hosted 10+ companies and produced 75+ B2B meetings
- No funding or equity from the program itself, though Cohort 2 startups collectively raised over 20 million DH from outside investors during and after the program.
How to apply
Applications for Cohort 3 are open now and close September 25, 2026. Register directly through the official Morocco Accelerator page, run by Plug and Play for the Casablanca location.
Key dates
Cohort 3 applications close September 25, 2026. Morocco Accelerator launched its first cohort in October 2025, then its second cohort of 19 startups on April 6, 2026, which closed having raised over 20 million DH and secured 15-plus corporate partnerships. Submit your application before the deadline through the official page.
FAQ
Does Morocco Accelerator take equity or charge fees?
No. The program is entirely free and takes no equity stake in participating startups.
What is the application deadline for Cohort 3?
September 25, 2026.
Can diaspora-founded startups apply?
Yes. Diaspora entrepreneurs made up 30 to 40 percent of Cohort 2, according to program coverage.
What do startups get out of the program?
Mentoring, hands-on training, access to Technopark’s Casablanca infrastructure, and introductions to investors and corporate partners through Plug and Play. Cohort 2 startups collectively raised over 20 million DH from outside investors during and after the program.
Who runs Morocco Accelerator?
Technopark Morocco deploys the program in partnership with Plug and Play Tech Center, with backing from Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform as part of the Maroc Digital 2030 strategy.
Moroccan founders tracking startup programs may also want to check GBI 2026, a separate call for renewable energy and cleantech startups covered on Moroccopreneur.
