UM6P Builds Bridges with Moroccan Talents in Norway to Drive Collaborative Innovation
Supported by the Moroccan embassy in Norway, the event served as a bridge between Morocco's diaspora and UM6P, with the university seizing the event as a platform to share its vision as a key player in research and innovation in Africa, a statement from the Moroccan university said.
During the event, UM6P held discussions with Moroccan professionals who are active in different sectors, including energy transition, information technology, healthcare, and other industry sectors identified as priorities for the country's development.
'These exchanges helped identify practical mechanisms to support professional integration, skills transfer, and the co-development of innovation projects,' UM6P said in a statement.
The university also seeks to shed light on various collaboration opportunities available to the diaspora.
Morocco's ambassador to Norway, Nabila Freidji, introduced 'Mor•way', an initiative dedicated to supporting Moroccan talents residing in Norway.
The initiative is the first digital platform dedicated to supporting Moroccan professionals in Norway, highlighting the geographic diversity of Morocco's expertise abroad by creating strong professional networks capable of supporting impactful projects between Morocco and its diaspora.
'By organizing talents based on sectors and innovation fields, the 'Mor•way' platform offers a structured framework that goes beyond informal networking,' the statement said, noting that the initiative aims to 'foster high-impact projects in fields such as scientific research, engineering, entrepreneurship, and new technologies.'
UM6P says it plays a dual role in the initiative by contributing its expertise in structuring innovation communities as well as serving as an institutional bridge, helping to integrate diaspora expertise into Morocco's national development strategies.
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