Cluster ENR is running the 2026 cohort of the Green Business Incubator (GBI), Morocco’s incubator dedicated to renewable energy and cleantech startups. The program pairs personalized coaching with funding access up to 400,000 DH through the Tech Start scheme. Project holders and startups under five years old, based in Morocco, can apply through the official application form before the September 19, 2026 deadline.
GBI 2026 at a glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | Applications open for the 2026 cohort; deadline September 19, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Morocco-based project holders or startups under 5 years old, in renewable energy, cleantech, or an adjacent green sector |
| Funding | Up to 400,000 DH subsidy via the Tech Start program (Fonds Innov Invest) |
| Program length | 12 months, renewable |
| Geography | Morocco |
| Application deadline | September 19, 2026 |
| How to apply | Official online application form |
| Organizer | Cluster ENR, with the Moroccan Center for Climate Innovation (MCIC) |
Who’s eligible
GBI’s 2026 application form is open to two groups, per the program’s own stated criteria:
- Project holders at idea stage in renewable energy, energy efficiency, water, waste, sustainable agriculture, mobility, or green technology
- Startups less than five years old working in the same sectors
- All applicants must be based in Morocco
What you get
Cluster ENR and its partners, including Tamwilcom and Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce, structure the program around:
- A subsidy of up to 400,000 DH through the Tech Start program
- Personalized coaching plus business and soft-skills training
- Coworking space and equipped meeting rooms
- Access to Cluster ENR’s network of more than 300 industrialists and investors
- R&D and prototyping support
- A 12-month program, renewable
How to apply
Applications for the 2026 cohort go through the Green Business Incubator’s official process, and must be submitted by September 19, 2026:
- Submit the online application form before September 19, 2026
- Dossiers go through an internal review and an expert jury
- Shortlisted candidates attend a 48-hour bootcamp that ends with a pitch to the selection committee
- Selected startups and project holders join the 12-month program
For questions on the process, Cluster ENR lists k.daghour@clusterenr.ma and +212 666 78 17 50 as contacts on the application form itself.
Key dates
Applications for the 2026 cohort close September 19, 2026. Cluster ENR held its first financing jury for the 2026 promotion on April 10, 2026, and has continued promoting the cohort since. Morocco’s most recent prior edition, the 2025 cohort, closed applications on November 10, 2025. Submit your application before the deadline through the official form.
FAQ
What is the application deadline for GBI 2026?
September 19, 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered for the 2026 cohort.
Is GBI open to first-time founders with only an idea?
Yes. The 2026 application form accepts both project holders at idea stage and startups already created, provided the startup is less than five years old.
Is there a fee to apply?
No application fee is stated on the official form or on Cluster ENR’s own program page.
What happens after I apply?
Applications go through document review, evaluation by an expert jury, a 48-hour bootcamp with a pitch presentation, and then integration into the 12-month program for those selected.
Does GBI only support solar and renewable energy projects?
No. The 2026 form lists renewable energy alongside energy efficiency, water, waste, sustainable agriculture, mobility, and broader green technology as eligible sectors.
Who runs the Green Business Incubator?
Cluster ENR, formerly known as Cluster Solaire, launched GBI in 2014 with the Moroccan Center for Climate Innovation (MCIC). The program is now also backed by Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce and Tamwilcom.
Moroccan founders tracking green funding may also want to check Iqlaa 2026, a separate call for cultural and creative-enterprise funding covered on Moroccopreneur.
