<h2 align="center" class="um-pointed-title" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%">UM6P Explorer closes its second cohort with a virtual showcase</span></span></b></span></span></span></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">UM6P Explorer organized on Wednesday 31 March 2021 a virtual demo day in partnership with the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund. This event was an opportunity to unveil and showcase a number of the entrepreneurial projects that were supported during this 2nd cohort of the program.</span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Following a plenary session, “Live Team Tables" were opened to allow the program’s entrepreneurs to interact with the public and present their projects. The holders of these projects come from a variety of institutions including UM6P, 1337, YouCode, Alakhawayn University, Mohammed V University, The Green Energy Park, Cadi Ayad University, Mascir and Hassan II University. </span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Below are the 22 entrepreneurial projects that took part to the showcase and their elevator pitches. </span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol>
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Amendy Foods</b> offers natural products based on quinoa, a highly nutritious seed with several health benefits.</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="margin-left:24px; text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="2">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Atlas Trip</b> is a mobile application that provides novice backpackers with help during their camping trips and helps reduce the risks associated with treks in Morocco.</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="margin-left:20px; text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="3">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Blaaan Go </span></b>is a platform offering tips for outings with family or friends</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="4">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Corpo one</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> is an innovative property management platform fostering transparency, expertise, trust and cost effectiveness.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="5">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Gudcy</b> is <span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">a platform that offers a comprehensive e-commerce solution to celebrities.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="margin-left:-48px; text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="6">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Dadupa</span></b> is an online community that provides young entrepreneurs in developing countries with access to business angels and quality mentorship.</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-left:48px"> </p>
<ol start="7">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Datapatchwork </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">is an African data labelling company providing people in rural areas with access to digital jobs.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="8">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>E-takchita</b> is an online store for accessible second-hand kaftans, luxury accessories and fine crafts.</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="margin-left:1px; text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="9">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Fouling cleaner</span></b> develops an IoT solution that cleans heat exchangers without production shutdowns.</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="margin-left:1px; text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="10">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Glutect</b> is a startup developing a tool that detects gluten molecules in food using infrared rays<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="11">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">GoSmart</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> is </span>developing a device that allows users to manage their homes remotely while they are away<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="12">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Iris vision</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> is developing a software that collects and processes the data included in images and videos using AI.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="13">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">ITmed Maroc</span></b> i<span style="color:black">s a startup initiative providing digital solutions to the problems encountered in hospital flow management.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="14">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>MasterLab</b> will offer online courses by a renowned group of local instructors. Inspirational, memorable and effective, these entertaining masterclasses aim to enhance the creativity and performance of learners<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="15">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Mecanov</span></b> <span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">a startup initiative that aims to develop new transportation means for the cities of tomorrow.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="16">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">MoNaCo</span></b> manufactures sustainable bioproducts from Moroccan agricultural and industrial biomass waste for applications in construction, agriculture, packaging, automotive and aeronautics industries<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="17">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>MyMoringa</b> aims to create a variety of products using Moringa to tackle the problem of malnutrition and to revolutionize the food industry value chain through sustainable consumption.</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="margin-left:1px; text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="18">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Plant fibers of Morocco</span></b> is an initiative aimed at producing, marketing and developing fibers and other functional and high added value materials from Moroccan plants.</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="margin-left:1px; text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="19">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Repa-BSF</b> is developing an innovative technique that uses insects to transform household waste into protein-rich fodder. </span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="margin-left:-48px; text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="20">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Smart Beehive</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> designs and produces smart connected beehives using a network of wireless sensors.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="21">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>SOS L&S</b> is a platform providing entrepreneurs with cost-effective professional services in accounting, e-commerce, finance, legal, marketing as well as a virtual management controller to help them succeed in their entrepreneurial journey.</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="22">
<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Spotter</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"> is developing a</span> platform that helps companies avoid the cash flow problems related to check collections.</span></span></span></li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">UM6P Explorer is an innovation program created to provide access to entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and potential funding opportunities to aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators. In collaboration with </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Cambria Math",serif"><span style="color:black">the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">, students, researchers and staff members of the UM6P community have access to a broad network of world renowned partners and experts that provide unique, practical and entrepreneurial educational experiences designed to foster innovation and growth.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">UM6P Explorer's pedagogy is based on learning by doing. In addition to training and mentioning, the program provides entrepreneurs with funding ranging from Dh10,000 to Dh250,000 to help them develop their prototypes and find their first customers. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
|um6_wysiwyg|<h2 align="center" class="um-pointed-title" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%">UM6P Explorer closes its second cohort with a virtual showcase</span></span></b></span></span></span></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">UM6P Explorer organized on Wednesday 31 March 2021 a virtual demo day in partnership with the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund. This event was an opportunity to unveil and showcase a number of the entrepreneurial projects that were supported during this 2nd cohort of the program.</span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Following a plenary session, “Live Team Tables" were opened to allow the program’s entrepreneurs to interact with the public and present their projects. The holders of these projects come from a variety of institutions including UM6P, 1337, YouCode, Alakhawayn University, Mohammed V University, The Green Energy Park, Cadi Ayad University, Mascir and Hassan II University. </span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Below are the 22 entrepreneurial projects that took part to the showcase and their elevator pitches. </span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Amendy Foods</b> offers natural products based on quinoa, a highly nutritious seed with several health benefits.</span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="margin-left:24px; text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="2"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Atlas Trip</b> is a mobile application that provides novice backpackers with help during their camping trips and helps reduce the risks associated with treks in Morocco.</span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="margin-left:20px; text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="3"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">Blaaan Go </span></b>is a platform offering tips for outings with family or friends</span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="4"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">Corpo one</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US"> is an innovative property management platform fostering transparency, expertise, trust and cost effectiveness.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="5"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Gudcy</b> is <span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">a platform that offers a comprehensive e-commerce solution to celebrities.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="margin-left:-48px; text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="6"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">Dadupa</span></b> is an online community that provides young entrepreneurs in developing countries with access to business angels and quality mentorship.</span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify; margin-left:48px"> </p>
<ol start="7"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">Datapatchwork </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">is an African data labelling company providing people in rural areas with access to digital jobs.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="8"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>E-takchita</b> is an online store for accessible second-hand kaftans, luxury accessories and fine crafts.</span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="margin-left:1px; text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="9"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">Fouling cleaner</span></b> develops an IoT solution that cleans heat exchangers without production shutdowns.</span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="margin-left:1px; text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="10"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Glutect</b> is a startup developing a tool that detects gluten molecules in food using infrared rays<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="11"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">GoSmart</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US"> is </span>developing a device that allows users to manage their homes remotely while they are away<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="12"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">Iris vision</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US"> is developing a software that collects and processes the data included in images and videos using AI.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="13"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">ITmed Maroc</span></b> i<span style="color:black">s a startup initiative providing digital solutions to the problems encountered in hospital flow management.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="14"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>MasterLab</b> will offer online courses by a renowned group of local instructors. Inspirational, memorable and effective, these entertaining masterclasses aim to enhance the creativity and performance of learners<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="15"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">Mecanov</span></b> <span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">a startup initiative that aims to develop new transportation means for the cities of tomorrow.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="16"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">MoNaCo</span></b> manufactures sustainable bioproducts from Moroccan agricultural and industrial biomass waste for applications in construction, agriculture, packaging, automotive and aeronautics industries<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="17"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>MyMoringa</b> aims to create a variety of products using Moringa to tackle the problem of malnutrition and to revolutionize the food industry value chain through sustainable consumption.</span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="margin-left:1px; text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="18"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">Plant fibers of Morocco</span></b> is an initiative aimed at producing, marketing and developing fibers and other functional and high added value materials from Moroccan plants.</span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="margin-left:1px; text-align:justify"> </p>
<ol start="19"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Repa-BSF</b> is developing an innovative technique that uses insects to transform household waste into protein-rich fodder. </span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="margin-left:-48px; text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="20"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">Smart Beehive</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US"> designs and produces smart connected beehives using a network of wireless sensors.</span></span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="21"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>SOS L&S</b> is a platform providing entrepreneurs with cost-effective professional services in accounting, e-commerce, finance, legal, marketing as well as a virtual management controller to help them succeed in their entrepreneurial journey.</span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<ol start="22"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">Spotter</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US"> is developing a</span> platform that helps companies avoid the cash flow problems related to check collections.</span></span></span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">UM6P Explorer is an innovation program created to provide access to entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and potential funding opportunities to aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators. In collaboration with </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Cambria Math",serif" xml:lang="EN-US"><span style="color:black">the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">, students, researchers and staff members of the UM6P community have access to a broad network of world renowned partners and experts that provide unique, practical and entrepreneurial educational experiences designed to foster innovation and growth.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black" xml:lang="EN-US">UM6P Explorer's pedagogy is based on learning by doing. In addition to training and mentioning, the program provides entrepreneurs with funding ranging from Dh10,000 to Dh250,000 to help them develop their prototypes and find their first customers. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:10px"> </p>
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