Hibapress / Press release
The Agency for Agricultural Development (ADA) organized the awards ceremony to reward the best projects of the 2nd edition of the AGRIYOUNG INNOVATE National Competition. This competition, organized in partnership with the Korean-World Bank Partnership Facility and the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University of Ben Guerir, is part of the implementation of the vast youth entrepreneurship program, one of the main axes of the “Green Generation 2020-2030” strategy, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests. Four innovative projects were recognized during this edition. The first prize was awarded to Mohamed Baghrous and Jamal Baghrous for their TAYSSIR SYSTEMS project, an initiative aimed at developing an agricultural robot to optimize the health and productivity of date palms. The second prize went to Abderrahim Sadkaoui and Mouhamed Fadil for their BEESMART project, which offers a solution designed for beekeepers, allowing them to permanently and continuously monitor their colonies. The third prize was awarded to Mona Alami and Ayoub Alami for their FERTIDEV project relating to intelligent electromechanical composters. Finally, the “Jury’s Favorite” prize rewarded Morad El Goujili and Hajar Echchellaoui for their SIMPOWER project, relating to the design and production of an electric mini-tractor. The three winning projects will benefit from specific support to help them land their first client or raise funds. The other participants in the competition will also benefit from support through territorial immersion and support for the creation of their businesses.
The first edition of the Agriyoung Innovate Competition, launched in 2022 by the ADA in partnership with
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University of Ben Guerrir, quickly gained popularity. This
second edition attracted the interest of 380 project leaders from different regions of Morocco and abroad. Among them, 26 projects led by 43 young future entrepreneurs were selected for an intensive support program over a period of five months. This program included the organization of five Bootcamps, online coaching sessions, personalized mentoring, as well as access to UM6P’s cutting-edge infrastructure, including the Fablab, the experimental farm, the School of Architecture, Planning & Design (SAP+D) and the Green Energy Park to help participants develop their prototypes. This system aims to strengthen the skills of participants in terms of entrepreneurship and management.
As a reminder, the AGRIYOUNG INNOVATE National Competition aims to boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem in rural areas, by encouraging young people to develop projects in the areas of digital and climate-smart agriculture. It thus contributes to the modernization of the agricultural sector
Moroccan and improving its resilience in the face of future challenges while opening promising prospects for the future of young entrepreneurs.
