We engineer the outliers. The Forge is a Moroccan-based residency program that engineers the outliers. We provide the structure and stability for founders to build fast alongside accountability partners that believe in the impossible.
The People
Backed by World-Class Mentors & Advisors
Our network includes industry veterans, successful founders, and domain experts dedicated to your success.
Dr. Amine B.
Former CTO
Tech Giant Co.
Scaling engineering teams from 0 to 100+.
Sarah K.
Product Strategy
Global VC Firm
Helping founders navigate product-market fit.
Karim L.
Growth Lead
Unicorn Startup
Expert in B2B sales and go-to-market strategy.
Nadia F.
Legal Advisor
Top Law Firm
Specializing in IP and startup fundraising.
Our Unfair
Advantages
1. Technical Excellence
Access 200+ specialized labs at UM6P. We bridge scientific breakthrough and commercial excellence, with leading experts that drive innovation based on real challenges from lab to market.
2. Market Linkages
Direct exposure to 80+ global VCs and Business Angels. We don't just teach founders to pitch; we enable ventures to engineer deal flow for sustainable success.
3. A Place to Build
Our 9-month immersive residency in Benguerir provides the stability and structure to build a global venture by cutting out the noise and distractions.
4. Embedded Support
THE FORGE is not a remote program. Founders work hands-on with embedded experts who operate as an extension of the founding team. We challenge assumptions, guide execution, and hold founders accountable.
The 9-Month
Metamorphosis
THE FORGE® is an immersive, full-time, on-campus residency designed around progressive stages and clear advancement gateways, where access deepens as founders move forward.
For early and first-time founders, the program provides structure, focus, and the right level of challenge to turn ideas into solid, well-grounded ventures.
For advanced founders, revisiting the fundamentals is never a regression. When problem clarity, positioning, and ambition are deliberately challenged, it has led mature startups to pivot at the right moment.
Foundation & Validation
Problem clarity, early validation, and strategic alignment.
Objective
Ensure you’re solving a real, high-value problem before committing resources.
Outcome
A validated direction and a clear go / no-go signal to move forward.
Objective
Ensure you’re solving a real, high-value problem before committing resources.
Outcome
A validated direction and a clear go / no-go signal to move forward.
Product–Market Fit Engine
Product refinement, early traction, and market signal strengthening.
Objective
Transition from an initial solution to a product the market genuinely demands.
Outcome
Clear evidence of market pull and readiness for structured growth.
Objective
Transition from an initial solution to a product the market genuinely demands.
Outcome
Clear evidence of market pull and readiness for structured growth.
Scaling & Fundraising
Go-to-market structuring, financial credibility, and investment readiness.
Objective
Build a business that can scale and withstand investor scrutiny.
Outcome
A fundable company with a coherent growth narrative and investor-grade materials.
Objective
Build a business that can scale and withstand investor scrutiny.
Outcome
A fundable company with a coherent growth narrative and investor-grade materials.
Global Scaling + Demo Day
Expansion readiness, capital activation, and strategic exposure.
Objective
Prepare ventures to operate globally and engage serious capital.
Outcome
Demo Day eligibility and direct access to international investors and partners.
Objective
Prepare ventures to operate globally and engage serious capital.
Outcome
Demo Day eligibility and direct access to international investors and partners.
Life at The Forge
A glimpse into the energy, collaboration, and breakthrough moments that define our residency.
STORIES
We back the top 1% of founders who combine deep technical expertise with relentless execution. Explore the ventures currently being forged.
Dr. Sarah Chen
Founder, Nexa AI
"Revolutionizing clinical trials through deep-tech data processing."
Transitioning from a UM6P research paper to a platform managing data for three global pharma giants.
Youssef Benali
CEO, AgriScan
"Precision agriculture powered by autonomous drone swarms."
Optimizing crop yields across 50,000 hectares in North Africa using proprietary spectral imaging.
Amine El Moutaouakil
CTO, FinEdge
"Democratizing cross-border payments for African SMEs."
Reducing transaction costs by 80% through a novel blockchain settlement layer.
Leila Haddi
Founder, EcoMat
"Sustainable construction materials from industrial waste."
Turning phosphate byproducts into high-performance, carbon-negative building blocks.
The Next Milestone
Demo Day 2026
MAY 22, 2026 • BENGUERIR, MOROCCO
The Forge
Leadership
A dedicated team of builders, strategists, and operators committed to forging the next generation of global ventures.
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