The University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) recently hosted the second edition of the DeepTech Summit, a gathering of over 5,500 participants from 53 countries. The summit, themed "Redefining Progress: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming DeepTech Innovation," showcased Africa's growing influence in global science and innovation.
*Key Highlights of the Summit:*
- *Participation:* Over 5,500 participants from 53 countries, including more than 3,000 students and 186 expert speakers
- *Sessions:* 66 sessions covering areas like AI, climatetech, agritech, and quantum computing
- *DTS Prize:* Celebrating startups that combined scientific excellence with real-world impact, with winners receiving $50,000 and access to UM6P's research infrastructure and investor ecosystem
*Winners of the DTS Prize:*
- *Best DeepTech Startup in Life Sciences:* Tunisia's Cure Bionics
- *Green Economy Category:* Sand to Green
- *Most Promising African Startup:* Nyungu Afrika
- *Special Recognition:* Sawari Ventures for backing transformative science ventures across the continent
The summit aimed to foster research exchange, investment collaborations, talent discovery, and deep industry engagement, highlighting the potential of African-led solutions in driving global DeepTech innovation ¹.
