Entrepreneurship Development Manager - Rabat/Benguerir
Company sector : Education / Training
COMPANY :
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is an institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and aims to position itself among world-renowned universities in its fields The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African development. A mechanism that enables it to consolidate Morocco’s frontline position in these fields, in a unique partnership-based approach and boosting skills training relevant for the future of Africa. Located in the municipality of Benguerir, in the very heart of the Green City, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aspires to leave its mark nationally, continentally, and globally.
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Company culture :
UM6P – Mohammed VI Polytechnic University operates within a strongly innovation-driven culture, where creativity, experimentation and intellectual boldness are key foundations. The university promotes initiative, openness and autonomy in a stimulating environment focused on research, entrepreneurship and impact. This innovative mindset is reinforced by a solid cooperative dimension, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and human development. A clear focus on performance and excellence further supports this culture, while formal processes remain lighter to maintain agility and flexibility.
Job :
Missions and responsibilities
- Build entrepreneurship capacity across UM6P by supporting and coordinating with current Entrepreneurship and Venturing initiatives and programs in addition to other stakeholders such InnovX, UM6P Ventures, PCL, Entrepreneurship Academy, UFounders, OCP Group SBUs, Mascir…
- Foster a robust national and Continental entrepreneurial ecosystem by developing strategic relationships with peer technology incubator leaders, community business leaders as well as relevant governmental agencies. This includes developing strong external relationships with angel investors, venture capital firms, accelerators, serial entrepreneurs, mentors, government entrepreneurship programs, and commercial partners that can support the success and growth of the Startup Ecosystem in Morocco and Africa
- Inspire UM6P and OCP Group aspiring entrepreneurs and support their new ventures by identifying, recruiting, and making introductions to appropriate in-house and external advisors, mentors, investors, corporate partners, and service providers. This includes marketing and organizing information on UM6P ecosystem startups to help share opportunities with potential partners.
- Champion support for diverse entrepreneurs supported by UM6P initiatives through programs that increase inclusion, training, management assistance, and funding.
- Oversee and conduct strategic planning for UM6P Entrepreneurship and Venturing activities
- Coordinate with strategic planning for other entrepreneurial initiatives of UM6P and link their efforts with those directly supervised by the department
- Support Entrepreneurship and Economic Development with External Funding
Required profile :
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, technology, business administration, finance, or related field required. MBA or equivalent degree is strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of management experience within a startup and/or an entrepreneurial incubator and/or Venture Capital firms, including prior experience with technology related to investment or entrepreneurship.
- Experience with entrepreneurship ecosystems, business incubators, small business mentoring, accelerators, and commercialization programs.
- Have a successful track record of generating new businesses.
- Strong communications skills for partner relationships, including work with investors, founders, Students, and Officials.
- Understanding Moroccan and African market/customers/categories mapping to identify opportunities.
- High Negotiation Skills & Strategic level.
- Ability to assess and qualify opportunities along with other functions.
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