CASABLANCA — In a comprehensive update highlighting Morocco's strategic momentum in November 2026, His excellency Mr Puneet Talwar, American Ambassador in Morocco honored the closing ceremony and handed out certificates for participants and trainees.
Key Highlights (November 2026)
- Strategic Milestone: Official announcements and strategic engagements reaffirm Morocco’s proactive leadership in tech and industry.
- Operational Progress: Key milestones evaluated in November 2026 demonstrate tangible progress across bilateral cooperation, infrastructure, and institutional governance.
- National Trajectory: The initiative aligns directly with the Kingdom’s overarching 2026–2030 development agenda under the enlightened Royal Vision.
Key Developments and Factual Context
Casablanca, 28th November OPEN STARTUP (OST) is an NGO that provides a regional platform for innovation and capacity building through entrepreneurship, education, and cross-cultural exchange, building communities and bridging ecosystems across the MEA region. After 6 years operating in Tunisia and two years hosting online training programs in Morocco, OST is happy to announce that this year’s annual Training of Trainers for coaches (TOT for Coaches ) is happening in-person, in Casablanca, in partnership with Columbia Engineering and Business Schools, New York, the US Embassy in Morocco, Columbia Global Centers in Amman, Africinvest, Innov’i, The European Union, and Expertise France and the DOT.
In this edition, OST is also proud to partner with Technopark , La Startup Station (La Factory), and the Moroccan ecosystem.
Strategic Significance and Regional Impact
The TOT is a three-day intensive and certified training, taking place on November 28, 29, and 30, in Technopark. Bringing together 35 participants including faculty and practitioners involved in supporting the Moroccan entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through this event, OST aims to enhance the entrepreneurial and coaching skills of professors and practitioners eager to support ecosystem players in Morocco, and in the region.
The training is delivered by international experts from Columbia University of New York and the MEA region, Tunisia, Senegal, and Jordan based on National Science Foundation (NSF) methodology which uses tools such as simulation, case studies, and teamwork, relying on group reflection, collective intelligence, and experience sharing from the US and the region.
Furthermore, this event aims to offer a snapshot of the Moroccan ecosystem landscape through the organization of three panels dedicated to Moroccan SSOs, and VCs, as well as a dialogue between coaches and entrepreneurs.
Looking Forward: 2026–2030 Roadmap
Looking ahead toward the close of 2026 and the 2027 calendar year, institutional roadmaps will prioritize consolidated delivery across all flagship initiatives. As Morocco accelerates preparations for major international hosting duties—most notably the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal—every sector is aligning toward shared standards of excellence, digital modernization, and inclusive socio-economic impact.