Cadi Ayyad University Innovation City (Cite de l'Innovation)
University or research institute · Marrakech, Morocco
UCA innovation and technology transfer structure, organizer of the Moroccan Sahara Innovation Challenge.
Recent activity confirmed, checked October 10, 2026.
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In context
Cadi Ayyad University Innovation City (Cite de l'Innovation) is one of 136 universities and research institutes in Morocco listed in the Innovative EcoSystems registry.
The registry lists 16 innovation ecosystem organizations in Marrakech in all.
Universities and research institutes train the workforce and produce the research a regional economy builds on. Their technology transfer offices license discoveries, spin out companies and partner with industry.
Morocco scores 48.2 out of 100 on the IEPA (2024 edition), ranking 70 of 117 economies.
Elsewhere in Marrakech
- Impact Lab
Accelerator - Higher School of Visual Arts (ESAV Marrakech)
College or training provider - Fablab Marrakech
Fab lab or makerspace - Regional Investment Center Marrakech-Safi (CRI)
Government or public body - Emerging Business Factory
Incubator - Cluster Menara
Network or association - Marrakech International Film Festival
Program - Mizan AI
Startup
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