Agadir – Morocco has signed a new public-private partnership to develop the country’s expertise in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, as it intensifies efforts to advance Morocco’s Digital 2030 strategy.
The agreement was signed on Thursday, bringing together the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, and the ALTEN Group.
It aims to strengthen skills development in digital professions and AI by better aligning companies’ needs with Morocco’s higher education, training and scientific research ecosystem.
According to This commitment to the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform is part of the implementation of the National Morocco Digital 2030 Strategy and the “AI Made in Morocco” roadmap, both of which aim to accelerate the country’s digital transformation and technological capabilities.
“Minister Amal El Farah Segurchini signed on Thursday a partnership agreement aimed at strengthening skills development in digital technologies and artificial intelligence by aligning the needs of businesses with Morocco’s education, training and scientific research ecosystem,” the ministry said.
This agreement goes beyond workforce development; designed Strengthen collaboration between government agencies, universities and the private sector while supporting Morocco’s transition to Industry 4.0.
The partnership is built around four main areas of cooperation: These include collaborative research and development of AI applications for predictive maintenance, computer-aided design, industrial simulation, process optimization, and automated quality control.
“Investing in human capital”
It will also leverage ALTEN’s international expertise to provide for the creation of sector-specific accelerators to develop advanced technology solutions for Morocco’s automotive, aerospace and rail industries.
Another element of the agreement focuses on: establish A technology platform for experimentation, prototyping and testing, including digital twin and simulation technologies, available to local industry players.
The final pillar focuses on developing specialized training programs in applied AI, advanced engineering, and digital transformation through partnerships with Moroccan universities and leading higher education institutions.
Commenting on this initiative, Amal El Farah Segurchini, Minister’s Representative for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, emphasized that investment in human resources remains the cornerstone of Morocco’s digital ambitions.
“The success of Morocco’s digital transformation depends above all on investing in human capital,” the minister said.
She concluded that the development of national expertise in artificial intelligence, data, cybersecurity and emerging technologies is “a fundamental pillar to strengthen the Kingdom’s digital sovereignty, strengthen the competitiveness of businesses and foster the emergence of a national AI ecosystem developed in Morocco and dedicated to supporting economic development and serving the public interest.”
