Since its launch, the Mohammed VI Investment Fund has become an essential lever for economic growth in Morocco. This fund aims to stimulate private investment, support SMEs, promote innovation and sustainable development. By financing infrastructure projects and reducing regional disparities, it asserts itself as a development booster.
The Mohammed VI Investment Fund, launched in 2020 to boost the Moroccan economy, has become a key player in attracting private investment, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and promoting innovation and sustainable development.
With an initial capital of 45 billion dirhams (MMDH) and with additional resources planned of 120 to 150 MMDH over five years, this fund is positioned as a strategic lever to catalyze productive investments and support structuring projects. Created with the objective of stimulating the economy, the Mohammed VI Investment Fund has several strategic objectives.
First, it seeks to attract private investment in strategic sectors by co-financing projects and sharing risks with investors. This approach aims to create an environment conducive to investment and to boost the growth sectors of the Moroccan economy. Support for SMEs is also at the heart of the fund’s strategy.
By providing guarantees and financing tailored to their specific needs, the fund helps these companies overcome financial obstacles and grow. SMEs, often considered the backbone of the Moroccan economy, thus benefit from crucial support for their development.
Responsibility, innovation and inclusion
Furthermore, the fund places particular emphasis on promoting innovation and research. Financing high value-added projects, particularly in information technology, renewable energy and biotechnology, is a priority.
By supporting innovation and research, the fund contributes to the competitiveness and modernization of the Moroccan economy. The fund’s commitment to sustainable development is also notable. By supporting environmentally friendly projects aligned with Morocco’s sustainable development goals, the fund aims to ensure responsible economic growth.
This green orientation is essential to ensure long-term economic development. In order to reduce economic disparities between regions, the fund also finances projects in less developed regions. This initiative aims to promote balanced and inclusive economic development across the country, thus contributing to strengthened social cohesion.
A dynamic actor
Since its creation, the Mohammed VI Investment Fund has carried out several significant initiatives. In particular, it has contributed to the financing of major infrastructure projects in the transport and energy sectors, thereby strengthening the economic foundations necessary for sustainable growth. Support for startups and SMEs has resulted in the launch of CapAccess, a subordinated debt product designed to facilitate the financing of Moroccan companies.
In addition, the fund has pre-selected 17 management companies to create thematic and sectoral sub-funds, thus stimulating the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The fund has also made investments in strategic sectors such as industry, tourism, agriculture and clean technologies.
These investments aim to strengthen key sectors of the Moroccan economy and ensure their competitiveness in the global market. Public-private partnerships are another important dimension of the fund’s action. By collaborating with private partners, the fund pools resources and maximizes the impact of investments. These partnerships make it possible to benefit from the expertise and financial capacities of the private sector while carrying out projects of public interest.
A bouquet of mechanisms
The Mohammed VI Investment Fund plays a crucial role in supporting the growth of Moroccan businesses through several mechanisms. It offers tailored financing solutions, including low-interest loans, equity investments and guarantees for bank loans. These financial options enable businesses to find the resources they need for their development. By co-financing projects with private investors, the fund spreads risks, thereby encouraging investors to engage in potentially risky but promising projects.
Additionally, the fund provides management consulting, innovation and market development services to maximize the impact of the funding received. Financing research and development projects is another priority of the fund, which seeks to encourage innovation and maintain the competitiveness of Moroccan companies. By investing in public infrastructure, the fund helps reduce transport costs and improve the efficiency of supply chains, creating a favorable environment for business growth.
Sanae Raqui / ECO Inspirations
