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RISE-UP IDEA

EMPOWER MOROCCAN ENTREPRENEURS TO CONVERT IDEAS INTO HIGH IMPACT STARTUPS

YOU....

YOU ARE 2+ ENTREPRENEURS¹
YOU ARE INNOVATIVE
YOU ARE RESOURCEFUL
YOU ARE FEARLESS

YOU HAVE AN IDEA
YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE FOUNDERS

HSEVEN WANTS YOU

PROGRAM FEATURES

KEY RESULTS

PARTNERS

Banque Populaire
Banque Populaire
Fabernovel
Fabernovel
Strategy&
Strategy&
Upline Alternative Investments
Upline Alternative Investments
Triple Jump
Triple Jump
Ecole Centrale Casablanca
Ecole Centrale Casablanca
Pricewaterhouse-Coopers
Pricewaterhouse-Coopers
Dutch Good Growth Fund
Dutch Good Growth Fund

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IF YOU STILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS...

Do I need an idea ?

Yes, you need to have an innovative idea.

Can I apply if I don't have a team ?

We believe that startups with 2 founders and more have more chances to succeed. RISE-UP is built for projects carried by two or more entrepreneurs. If you are solo founder, we strongly suggest to find a co-founder.

How and when do I apply ?

You can apply online at any time until June, 30th 2020.

I don't have any experience in a startup can I still apply ?

Yes sure. If you have an innovative idea, you are ambitous and fearless, you can do it!

Will we get feedback if we are not selected ?

Yes, you will get feeedback from our Selection Committee.

I am a full time student. Can I apply to the program ?

Unfortunately! We don’t select full-time students.

Can I apply to the program if I am not moroccan ?

Yes if the startup is legally under Moroccan law.

How do you select startups/projects for the program?

We have an International Selection Team composed of Serial Entrepreneurs, Experts, Mentors, and Executives that will evaluate each Idea based on the following criterias: Team, Innovation, Impact, Scalability, etc.

When does the program start and how long does it take?

RISE-UP IDEA will start on September, 1st 2020.

RISE-UP START will start on July, 15th 2020.

Each program lasts 12 weeks.

What are the conditions to benefit from the 200.000 Dirhams grant?

A 200.00 Dirhams grant per startup for 2 or more founders, subject to the following conditions:

  • The project leader is of Moroccan nationality or the startup is under Moroccan law,

  • The project must be qualified as innovative,

  • The project has potential for creating economic value and jobs,

  • The partners / shareholders must be natural persons,

  • Partners / shareholders must hold significant shares in the company:

    • For the case of an LLC, at least 2 partners must each hold a share strictly greater than 25%,
    • In the case of an SA, at least 2 shareholders must each hold voting rights in excess of 33.34% of all voting shares of the share capital.

What are the conditions to benefit from the 500.000 Dirhams honor loan?

An honor loan of 500.000 Dirhams per startup for 2 or more founders, subject to the following conditions:

  • The project leader is of Moroccan nationality or the startup is under Moroccan law,

  • The project must be qualified as innovative,

  • The project has potential for creating economic value and jobs,

  • The partners / shareholders must be natural persons,

  • Partners / shareholders must hold significant shares in the company:

    • For the case of an LLC, at least 2 partners must each hold a share strictly greater than 25%

    • In the case of an SA, at least 2 shareholders must each hold voting rights in excess of 33.34% of all voting shares of the share capital.