SPORTECH SUMMIT•November 17, 2026•RABAT•REGISTRATION OPEN
SPORTECH SUMMIT•November 17, 2026•RABAT•REGISTRATION OPEN
SPORTECH SUMMIT•November 17, 2026•RABAT•REGISTRATION OPEN
SPORTECH SUMMIT•November 17, 2026•RABAT•REGISTRATION OPEN
PROGRAM

TAKEOFF

Startup Acceleration Program

A 6-month acceleration program designed to support TravelTech startups, helping them raise funding, strengthen their business models, and expand into national and international markets.

6MONTHS
6–10STARTUPS
TRAVELTECHFOCUS
MOROCCO →INTERNATIONAL
ABOUT THE PROGRAM

TAKE-OFF

TAKEOFF is a structured 6-month acceleration program designed to support high-potential startups by providing them with a clear framework, strategic guidance, and resources tailored to their growth needs.

The program welcomes 6 to 10 TravelTech startups selected for their capacity to innovate across travel, digital tourism, and user experience.

The program aims to accelerate, structure, and support startups in their growth journey, helping them optimize operational processes, strengthen strategies, and consolidate sustainable business models.

OUR OBJECTIVE

To accelerate, structure, and support high-potential startups in their growth, optimizing operations, strengthening strategy, and consolidating business models for investment readiness.

SELECTED STARTUPS6–10HIGH-POTENTIAL TRAVELTECH STARTUPS
THE TAKEOFF PILLARS

ACCELERATE WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT

01

MENTORING

Get the support and advice from a mentor who is an expert of the industry who will be following you during the whole program.

Mentoring
02

WORKSHOPS

Develop the skills, tools and strategies needed to structure and accelerate your startup through a series of thematic workshops.

Workshops
03

NETWORKING

Participate to networking events that will connect you to the most important buyers and decision makers of your industry.

Networking
WORKSHOPS PROGRAM

THE TAKEOFF JOURNEY

01

PITCH

Duration: 2h
Remote (Zoom)
02

BUILD A VISION

Duration: 2h
Remote (Zoom)
03

MARKETING STRATEGY

Duration: 2h
Remote (Zoom)
04

GO-TO-MARKET

Duration: 2h
Remote (Zoom)
05

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION

Duration: 2h
Remote (Zoom)
06

GROWTH HACKING

Duration: 2h
Remote (Zoom)
07

LEGAL

Duration: 2h
Remote (Zoom)
08

BUSINESS PLAN

Duration: 2h
Remote (Zoom)
09

TAX & ACCOUNTING

Duration: 2h
Remote (Zoom)
10

PITCHING

Duration: 5h
In-Person
HOW IT WORKS

THE 4-STEP PROCESS

01

SELECTION

Startups are selected based on their potential, innovation and relevance to TravelTech.

02

ACCELERATION

A structured six-month journey combining mentoring, workshops and networking.

03

GROWTH

Startups refine their strategy, product, business model and market positioning.

04

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

The program culminates in an investment committee with investors and industry experts.

Moroccan Landscape
INVESTMENT READINESS

FROM ACCELERATION
TO INVESTMENT

The program guides high-potential startups towards sustainable growth trajectories and operational excellence.

By facilitating fundraising preparation, the cohort culminates in an Investment Committee presentation connecting founders with active VCs, angel investors, and industry leaders.

Providing startups with a direct platform to pitch their metrics, demonstrate market traction, and secure growth capital.

THE ROADMAP
STRUCTURE
VALIDATE
GROW
FUNDRAISE
INVESTMENT
COMMITTEE
OUR MENTORS & COACHES

MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE JOURNEY

2027 ANNOUNCEMENT

FIRST EDITION — JANUARY 2027

Our roster of industry mentors, travel executives, and growth coaches for the upcoming TAKEOFF cohort will be announced soon.

STAY TUNED
TAKE OFF PORTFOLIO · COHORT 2026/2027

ACCELERATED STARTUPS

Discover the 10 innovative startups selected for the Take Off acceleration program, shaping the future of travel, hospitality, and experiential tourism.

10 StartupsSELECTION 2026/2027
ABRID
Stage: Pre-seed2024
SaaS & B2B Management

ABRID

B2B SaaS platform that digitizes and centralizes travel professionals' operations, replacing spreadsheets, emails, and scattered tools with a single unified workspace.

FOUNDERS
Amlal Akesbi
Amlal AkesbiCo-Founder
M
Mehdi OuahidCo-Founder
Beyond the Map
Stage: POC2025
Experiences & Cultural Tourism

Beyond the Map

TravelTech solution offering interactive, autonomous cultural experiences for travelers through AI, geolocation, and augmented reality.

FOUNDER
Lougmani-Casanova Chaymae
Lougmani-Casanova ChaymaeFounder
BlynMatch
Stage: Pre-seed2026
AI & Visual Content

BlynMatch

Moroccan AI-powered visual recognition platform that automates the sorting and distribution of large photo volumes using a simple selfie or QR code.

FOUNDER
M
Mehdi El AdlouniFounder
Centra
Stage: MVP2026
Hospitality & Hotels

Centra

Integrated hotel management platform (PMS, CRS, and commission-free booking engine) designed for independent hotels in North Africa.

FOUNDERS
A
Aboudihaj Mohamed RedaCo-Founder
Bazille Christophe Serge Philippe
Bazille Christophe Serge PhilippeCo-Founder
Ait El Arabi Imad
Ait El Arabi ImadCo-Founder
Itou Oussama
Itou OussamaCo-Founder
Dir B7ali
Stage: POC2026
Experiences & Cultural Tourism

Dir B7ali

Platform dedicated to showcasing and transmitting Moroccan artisan heritage, combining a certified marketplace, DIY kits, and immersive workshops.

FOUNDER
Chaachoue Alae-Eddine
Chaachoue Alae-EddineFounder
JBUJB
Stage: MVP2025
SaaS & B2B Management

JBUJB

B2B2C digital platform connecting local businesses — restaurants, spas, and hotels — with their customers by combining a marketplace and SaaS tools.

FOUNDERS
Saad Boualil
Saad BoualilCo-Founder
F
Feddol LahcenCo-Founder
Zhou Wenbo
Zhou WenboCo-Founder
L'Bled First
Stage: Seed2023
Experiences & Cultural Tourism

L'Bled First

Digital marketplace connecting travelers to authentic rural experiences in Morocco through AI-powered personalized recommendations.

FOUNDER
Hanaa Lahniti
Hanaa LahnitiFounder
Mouja
Stage: Pre-Seed2025
Experiences & Cultural Tourism

Mouja

Mobile app dedicated to surf and coastal tourism in Morocco, centralizing spots, real-time weather, bookings, and AI-powered recommendations.

FOUNDER
Zaki Anas
Zaki AnasFounder
SmartPath (Navatech)
Stage: Pre-Seed2026
Hospitality & Hotels

SmartPath (Navatech)

AI-powered digitization solution enabling riads, guesthouses, and boutique hotels to deploy AI agents and AI-friendly websites.

FOUNDER
Elfellah Saad
Elfellah SaadFounder
Swiria
Stage: MVP2026
AI & Visual Content

Swiria

AI-native platform that automates the creation, distribution, and monetization of visual and video content for hospitality and real estate businesses.

FOUNDER
C
Chaoui YounesFounder
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