Small businesses in Morocco often have good ideas but struggle with money. Now the country’s main investment body is trying to ease that pressure with a new support programme aimed at getting firms investor-ready.
Morocco’s Mohammed VI Fund for Investment has opened applications for a national scheme designed to help local companies access bigger sources of funding and prepare for expansion.
The programme focuses on two main steps. First, helping businesses understand where funding is available. Second, training them to present their plans in a way that appeals to major investors.
Officials say the goal is to support long-term growth and job creation by improving how companies are managed. It also aims to widen access to finance, including equity-based investment tools.
To qualify, companies must be registered in Morocco and have at least three years of activity. Firms from all 12 regions can apply. Selection will also depend on the commitment shown by business leaders.
Shortlisted applicants will go through a detailed review before final approval. The deadline for applications is 12 June 2026, submitted through the fund’s official channels.
The move comes as the fund expands its wider role in the economy under its chief executive Nezha Hayat, who took over in 2025.
In recent months, it has stepped up activity through a model that invests via partner funds and major projects. In April 2026, it selected nine firms to manage new startup funds tied to the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, aiming to raise around 2.5 billion dirhams for tech businesses.
The fund now runs 14 sector-focused investment programmes covering areas such as industry, tourism, agriculture and green energy, working with international partners on infrastructure and energy projects.
It also takes minority stakes in large projects to attract global investors, including institutions like the African Development Bank and the International Finance Corporation, by sharing risk and improving standards.
The strategy is overseen by a board chaired by Nadia Fettah. The 2026 plan focuses on jobs, spreading investment across all regions, and supporting both digital growth and greener development.
The fund currently manages about 1.6 billion dollars and hopes to help mobilise up to 4.5 billion dollars in total investment over time through partnerships and specialised funds.
