Innovation Week was a thrilling journey of exploration and learning. Students embarked on a captivating trip to Marrakech, where the secrets of water management at the Secret Garden and the rich traditional craftsmanship of the ancient medina.

The Startup Showcase was a dynamic hub of creativity, featuring presentations by Rachid Laanaya & Sofia Ghrissi on Agro-Link, El Mehdi & Fatima Zahra Abbad showcasing Deepleaf, and Louay Metougui presenting Amendy Foods. Abdelhakim Semmami represented InnovX, bringing the perspective of an established industry pioneer to the event.

The week also included insightful visits to key locations such as 1337 for project-based learning, the Robotic Laboratory at EMINES led by Saad Khattab, the Green Energy Park with Afaf Zaza discussing energy alternatives for agriculture, and an Experimental farm by Brahim El Kajaf addressing climate and productivity challenges.

Two workshops added practical knowledge to the mix, covering fundraising steps led by Abdelali Laamari and innovative project ideas in Agri-entrepreneurship guided by Bisan Abdulkader.

Culminating the week was the Agri-Entrepreneurship Bootcamp led by Peter Kruger at StartGate. This immersive experience provided students with a global perspective on the agrifood-tech ecosystem and equipped them to confidently navigate the complexities of agribusiness. Innovation Week truly set the stage for a future where our students are ready to drive positive change in the world.