The Center for the Promotion of imports from emerging countries (CBI), an initiative of the Dutch Foreign Ministry acting on behalf of the European Union, has selected Gear9, a Moroccan SME specialist in digital transformation, to join its strategic export support program. This announcement was made during a visit to a CBI delegation in Casablanca.
Established over 50 years ago, the CBI has supported more than 10,000 small and medium -sized businesses (SMEs) from developing countries, thus promoting inclusive and sustainable economic development thanks to the improvement of their international competitiveness. The collaboration with Gear9 is part of the “Morocco Ito” project, launched in 2023, which aims to modernize the Moroccan sector of computer externalization and to promote the employability of young people.
This four -year partnership will offer Gear9 full strategic support to develop its activities on European markets. The initiative comes at a time when European companies are increasingly looking for innovative and agile partners, in line with developing regulatory frameworks in terms of data protection and sustainability.
Meet European digital and regulatory challenges
“European companies sail between the double imperative to accelerate their digital transformation while guaranteeing their compliance with strict regulatory requirements,” said Jack Put, CBI expert for Ito Morocco. “Gear9 perfectly embodies the type of partner we want to support – innovative, performance -oriented, and fully prepared to contribute to the European digital ecosystem. »»
With 80 % of European companies outsourcing at least part of their IT services, Gear9 offers particularly relevant services. The assets of the company include geographic and cultural proximity to Europe, multilingual capacities, compliance with the GDPR, as well as recognized expertise in CRM, data, and artificial intelligence. Gear9 also maintains a firm commitment to sustainability and social inclusion.
Promote Moroccan digital excellence
Founded in 2019, Gear9 quickly established itself as a leading player in the landscape of digital transformation in Morocco. Employing more than 100 experts, SME Tech designs tailor -made digital solutions for important customers in the telecommunications, bank, insurance and other fields. In 2023, Gear9 was distinguished best Salesforce partner of the year during the Salesforce Summit Casablanca.
-“This partnership with the CBI offers an exceptional opportunity to highlight our Moroccan skills on the European scene while contributing to a new model of Euro-African technological cooperation,” said Mounir Bouchiha, Managing Director of Gear9. “We are firmly convinced that Africa – and Morocco in particular – has the talent and innovation necessary to significantly enrich European digital initiatives. »»
Promote a sustainable Euro-African collaboration
This initiative reflects a broader commitment to deepen sustainable collaboration between Europe and Africa. While Morocco continues to assert itself as an expanding technological pole, the partnership with the CBI aims to generate high added value jobs for young people while meeting Europe’s growing demand for digital expertise.
The CBI approach goes beyond the simple facilitation of exports to include a marked emphasis on social, economic and environmental sustainability. The program encourages responsible production, decent work and inclusive growth, with particular attention paid to the empowerment of women and young people.
About the CBI
The Center for the Promotion of imports from developing countries (CBI), created in 1971 by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supports SMEs in emerging countries in their access to European and international markets. It operates within the framework of Dutch development cooperation, with the aim of supporting the transition to sustainable and inclusive economies. More information: www.cbi.eu
About Gear9
Founded in 2019, Gear9 is a Moroccan tech SMEs specializing in digital transformation. The company supports brands in the creation of unique, engaging and profitable digital experiences by exploiting technology, data and artificial intelligence. Named “Best Salesforce Partner of the Year” in 2023, highlighting its commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of CRM and effective DATA and AI. More information: https://gear9.ma
