The state of the agri-, food-, and climate-tech innovation ecosystem in Morocco: Country report

Morocco boasts a rich agricultural heritage, with around 68 percent of its land dedicated to agriculture. The sector contributes around 10.1 percent to the country’s GDP, and 35 percent of its population lives in rural areas. In 2008, the agricultural sector underwent a transformation with the launch of the Green Morocco Plan, aimed at boosting productivity, competitiveness, and resilience to climate change. Building on this foundation, the Generation Green 2020-2030 strategy presents a new vision for further development.

Over the past decade, a local startup ecosystem has evolved in Morocco, with innovation spanning various sectors and a strong focus on digitalization. The objective of this report is to guide Moroccan agricultural research and policy to capitalize on innovation-led growth, emerging from recent reforms for sustainable development in Morocco. It also aims to optimize the scope, guide the direction, and identify the priority areas of Morocco’s call for agri-, food-, and climate-tech innovations.

‘The State of the Agri-, Food-, and Climate-tech Innovation Ecosystem in Morocco’ is part of a broader series of country reports created by CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) in collaboration with national and international stakeholders. This series aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the agri-, food-, and climate-tech ecosystems in emerging markets across the globe. Each report in the series elaborates on key market trends and identifies major players operating within the given country.

Roberto, V.; Garzaron, L.; Menza, G.; Mounir, A.; Zaccari, C.; Dolinga, M.