University Mohammed VI Polytechnic

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a Moroccan research university headquartered in Benguerir, focused on applied, industry-facing science and engineering with a pan-African mission. The main campus integrates laboratories with testbeds, maker spaces, and demonstration sites, enabling companies to prototype and validate solutions in operational environments. Close alignment with OCP Group provides access to industrial facilities, data, and talent pipelines, while an on-campus innovation district supports co-location of startups and corporate R&D. Research is supported by Moroccan national programs and competitive international funding. A dedicated technology transfer office and venture mechanisms streamline IP protection, licensing, and new venture creation.