– Five agreements to strengthen the link between universities and national priorities
The Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG) and the International University of Rabat (UIR) signed five partnership agreements on Friday, April 3 in Rabat, with the aim of structuring a support system for research and innovation in Morocco.
According to a joint statement, this agreement aims to strengthen the bridges between the academic world and national strategic priorities, through a comprehensive framework combining applied research, innovation, and support for entrepreneurship.
Four thematic chairs at the heart of the system
The partnership revolves around a framework agreement and four research chairs covering priority areas: foresight and social protection, catastrophic risks, sustainable finance, as well as frugal, inclusive, and sovereign innovation.
The system includes supporting research laboratories, accompanying innovative projects, and promoting the creation of startups, with the goal of producing concrete solutions in line with economic and social needs.
Regulated governance and a first in Morocco
The framework agreement sets the rules of governance for the program, including aspects related to intellectual property, confidentiality, and communication. It aims to ensure the overall coherence of the system while preserving the scientific autonomy of the chairs.
This partnership is presented as a first in Morocco between a public institutional group and a university operating within a public-private partnership.
A lever to accompany economic transformations
The chairs will be linked to entities of the CDG group, notably the Savings & Foresight branch and Atlantic Re, and target issues at the heart of Morocco’s and Africa’s economic and social transformations.
Through this initiative, CDG aims to strengthen its role in the development of intangible capital, mobilizing UIR as an academic and strategic lever. The system could be extended to other areas in the future.
An institution at the heart of long-term investment
Established in 1959, CDG plays a central role in mobilizing national savings and directing them towards strategic investments. It is involved in managing regulated deposits and foresight organizations, contributing to the financing of the economic and social development of the Kingdom.
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