Cleantech Maroc / GCIP Morocco 2026 Call for Projects

About

The 2026 Cleantech Maroc / GCIP Morocco call supports self-employed entrepreneurs, startups and very small enterprises with an acceleration program and cash prizes for innovative clean technology projects in waste, water, energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Benefits

• 💰Financial grant
  Winners receive a financial prize of between 100,000 and 150,000 dirhams to finance the acquisition of materials and services related to developing their solutions.
• 🏆Grand Prix bonus
  The most innovative project among the winners receives a special Grand Prix GCIP Maroc distinction and a 50,000 dirham bonus.
• 👩Women Lead Team award
  A specific Women Lead Team award is provided for the female entrepreneur.
• 🚀Acceleration support
  Finalists participate in an acceleration phase with mentors and specialist experts to refine projects, develop tangible skills, raise funds and access the market.
• 🤝Networking
  The program offers networking opportunities with potential national and international partners for the development or financing of solutions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to self-employed entrepreneurs, startups and very small enterprises (TPEs) developing an innovative project
• Projects must propose a technological innovation in at least one of the following areas: waste valorization, rational water use, energy efficiency, or renewable energy
• Teams must have at least two members
• At least one team member must be of Moroccan nationality
• The team must have a physical address in Morocco
• The team’s activities must be based in Morocco
• The project must be recent, less than five years old
• All team members must be over 18 years old
• At least one of the two members must be under 45 years old
• Applicants may apply as individuals without a registered company, but a legal entity must be created to receive the prize
• Selected participants must commit to fully follow the Cleantech Maroc acceleration program
• Prize recipients must commit to devote at least half-time to developing the project

Participation Commitments

• Submit the application via the online form and email team members’ CVs and a PPT presentation of no more than 10 slides to cleantech@environnement.gov.ma
• Submit applications by 09 November 2026
• Commit to follow the Cleantech Maroc acceleration program fully
• Commit to devote at least half-time to developing the project if the prize is obtained
• The acceleration phase is mandatory and takes place before the final jury pitch
• Finalists present their projects to an expert jury, including a 10-minute oral presentation
• Participants must be actively involved throughout the support and training process and provide accurate information
• Participants must attend all program activities; unjustified absence from training or support activities leads to elimination
• Participants agree to assign image rights for program communication and accept that disclosed information is not confidential
• Submission implies full acceptance of the program rules

Target Region

Morocco. Applicant teams must include at least one Moroccan national, have a physical address in Morocco, and carry out activities based in Morocco.

Target Sector

Energy & Utilities, Other