• Platform links universities with industry for research and innovation
• Initiative supports Morocco Digital 2030 strategy and AI-driven growth

Three Moroccan government ministries signed an agreement Tuesday in Fez to establish the JAZARI Industry X.0 Institute, a new platform aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in the country’s industrial sector.

The agreement was signed by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, and the Ministry of Economy and Finance. It brings together several universities to support research, innovation and technology transfer to Moroccan industry.

The partnership includes Euromed University of Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Moulay Ismail University and Al Akhawayn University. The institute will focus on Industry 4.0 technologies, including the Internet of Things, advanced robotics and industrial data analytics, with the aim of linking scientific research more closely to the needs of businesses.

From academia to industry

Authorities say the institute will work to turn academic research into practical technological solutions for industry. Priority areas include improving productivity, predictive maintenance, manufacturing quality and the development of applications for sectors such as smart agriculture and healthcare.

The initiative also seeks to support the creation of technology startups and to train specialists in industrial data and cybersecurity.

The project is part of a broader national push to develop an artificial intelligence ecosystem. Moroccan authorities have recently launched a network of institutes under the “Jazari” label to establish regional centers of excellence dedicated to innovation and the industrial use of digital technologies.

The initiative aligns with the goals of the Morocco Digital 2030 strategy, which places artificial intelligence at the core of the country’s economic modernization.

Authorities estimate that the structured rollout of AI could generate around 100 billion dirhams ($11 billion) in additional GDP. Official projections also point to the creation of 50,000 jobs and the training of 200,000 skilled graduates, strengthening Morocco’s technological and industrial competitiveness.

Samira Njoya