Tamwilcom has launched a new Startup Venture Building programme at GITEX Africa 2026, putting more than 700 million dirhams (about $70m) on the table to support 800 startups over the next three years.
The idea is simple. Help startups from the very beginning and stick with them as they grow. The first calls for projects should open in the coming weeks.
The programme builds on the earlier Innov Invest Fund, which helped kickstart the ecosystem but was often seen as too slow and too bureaucratic. This new version is meant to fix those gaps.
Several partners will help run the scheme, including Technopark, CEED Morocco, Flat6Labs and 500 Global. The mix of local and international support should improve mentoring, funding and investor access, though managing so many partners may prove tricky.
One big change is a monthly stipend for founders, designed to reduce financial pressure and encourage experienced professionals to start companies. The programme will also offer grants for prototypes and loans of up to two million dirhams.
The focus is not just money. Tamwilcom wants startups to find customers faster, with planned partnerships with large companies to help them secure early sales and avoid long payment delays.
The move comes as Morocco tries to position itself as a gateway to African markets and keep skilled talent from moving abroad. Hosting GITEX Africa in Marrakech is part of that wider push.
