StartupMENA Summit · Casablanca · 2027
Connecting startups, investors & innovation across MENA & Africa
StartupMENA is the Casablanca-based platform where founders raise capital, investors find deal flow and corporates find innovation. Its flagship event, the StartupMENA Summit, gathers the region's ecosystem for two days in Casablanca.
- Dates2027, dates to be announced
- CityCasablanca, Morocco
- Expected1,000+ founders, investors and ecosystem leaders
- Fintech & payments
- AI & data
- Climate tech & energy
- Agritech & food
- Healthtech
- E-commerce & logistics
- Edtech & future of work
- Mobility & smart cities
The StartupMENA network today
What is StartupMENA?
StartupMENA is a platform that connects innovative startups, ambitious entrepreneurs and forward-thinking investors across the Middle East, North Africa and the rest of Africa. It starts from Morocco's fast-growing startup scene and links it with capital, mentors and markets across the region.
Every year, the StartupMENA Summit brings this network together in Casablanca: a main stage, a pitch competition judged by investors, pre-booked one-to-one investor meetings, tech forums and a startup exhibition.
Learn moreAt a glance
- Format
- Two-day summit: conference, pitch competition, investor meetings, startup exhibition
- Focus
- Startups and venture capital in MENA and Africa
- City
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Dates
- 2027, dates to be announced
- Organiser
- Salon & Expo SARL
Programme
One summit, five ways to take part
Whether you are raising, investing or looking for innovation, the summit is built around formats that create real meetings.
Main stage
Keynotes, panels and fireside chats with the founders, investors and policymakers shaping tech in MENA and Africa.
02/05Pitch competition
Selected startups pitch on stage to a jury of VCs and angel investors, then meet investors the same day.
03/05Investor meetings
Closed-door, pre-booked one-to-one meetings between investment-ready startups and active investors.
04/05Innovation & tech forums
Deep-dive sessions on the technologies, market trends and strategies shaping the next generation of startups.
05/05Startup exhibition
A dedicated area where startups demo their product to investors, corporates and visitors throughout the summit.
Who it's for
StartupMENA brings together every key player in the innovation ecosystem.
Startup founders
Get funding, mentorship and exposure to scale your venture from idea to exit.
02Investors & VCs
Discover high-potential startups, co-investment opportunities and market insights.
03Corporates
Access innovation, explore partnerships and drive digital transformation.
04Ecosystem partners
Accelerators, incubators and institutions building the future of MENA startups.
Morocco first, built for MENA and Africa
Morocco sits where Europe, Africa and the Arab world meet. StartupMENA starts from Casablanca and connects founders and investors from more than 20 countries.
- 01
Morocco first
A launchpad for regional and global success, starting from Morocco's dynamic startup ecosystem.
- 02
Regional expansion
One connected innovation ecosystem across MENA and Africa, across borders.
- 03
Growth focused
Access to capital, mentorship, partnerships and the opportunities to scale.
Ecosystem partners
We work with accelerators, investors, corporates and institutions to build a thriving startup ecosystem.
Accelerator & venture partners
- Y Combinator
- 500 Global
- Techstars
- Flat6Labs
Questions, answered
What is StartupMENA?
StartupMENA is a startup and investment platform based in Casablanca, Morocco. It connects startups, investors, corporates and ecosystem partners across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Africa. Its flagship event is the StartupMENA Summit, an annual two-day summit in Casablanca with a pitch competition, one-to-one investor meetings, tech forums and a startup exhibition.
When and where is the StartupMENA Summit 2027?
The StartupMENA Summit 2027 will take place in Casablanca, Morocco. The exact dates and venue will be announced on this website; register your interest to be told first.
Who can attend the StartupMENA Summit?
Startup founders, investors (venture capital funds, angel investors, corporate venture arms and family offices), corporates, accelerators, incubators, public institutions, students and journalists. The summit is designed for people who are building, funding or supporting startups in MENA and Africa.
How can my startup apply to pitch?
Applications for the 2027 pitch competition open with the programme announcement. To pre-register now, email [email protected] with your startup name, country, sector, stage and pitch deck. A jury of investors selects the finalists, who receive pitch coaching before the summit.
Which startups are eligible?
Startups based in, or expanding to, MENA and Africa, usually from pre-seed to Series A, with a working product or prototype. All sectors are welcome. Focus themes include fintech, AI, climate tech, agritech, healthtech and e-commerce.
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