• New school to train engineers in AI and digital transformation fields
• Initiative aligned with “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy targeting 100,000 trained youths annually
• Project aims to boost national tech capacity and strengthen digital sovereignty

Morocco is set to open a new higher education school dedicated to digital engineering and artificial intelligence. On July 4, Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni signed a tripartite agreement with Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation Azzedine El Midaoui, and André Azoulay, president of the Foundation for Research, Development and Innovation in Science and Engineering (FRDISI).

The agreement outlines plans to establish the Higher School of Engineers in Digital Transition and Artificial Intelligence, as well as to launch specialized training programs in these fields.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Digital Affairs, the goal is to bring academic programs closer to the needs of the field by aligning them with local development priorities, industry demands, and the broader goals of national tech growth.

This initiative is part of the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, which aims to train 100,000 young people each year by 2030 and create 240,000 digital jobs. It also follows the National AI Forum held last week in Salé, where nine public-private agreements were signed. The forum stressed the urgent need for skilled professionals and a national roadmap for ethical, responsible use of AI.

The planned school will train engineers capable of designing and deploying innovative digital solutions across public services, healthcare, industry, and education. The aim is twofold: to address internal challenges while preparing youth for the future job market.

Beyond education, the project also seeks to reinforce Morocco’s digital sovereignty, drive innovation, and establish the country as a regional hub for tech startups and research and development (R&D) centers.