The Regional Council of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceïma has launched the second call for projects under the Northern Investment and Development Fund (NORDEV). This mechanism aims to catalyze private investment, support entrepreneurial innovation, and boost the creation of sustainable jobs across the region’s eight provinces and prefectures.

NORDEV stems from a strategic partnership involving key institutions: the Regional Council, the Wilaya, the Agency for the Promotion and Development of the North (APDN), and the Regional Investment Center (CRI). This multi-stakeholder model allows for pooling of resources, better needs assessment, and efficient targeting of beneficiaries.

The call for projects, open from May 5 to June 5, 2025, targets a broad range of economic actors: cooperatives, self-entrepreneurs, and businesses. Priority sectors include high-value-added and high-impact areas such as healthcare, sports industry, agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and innovation.

Eligible projects may involve the creation of a new business, or the expansion or modernization of an existing one. A strict geographic requirement applies: only projects located within the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceïma region are admissible.

NORDEV operates on a co-financing basis. While the exact public funding share is not specified in this summary, it is conditional on the economic relevance of the project, its social impact, and its potential for job creation. Applicants are expected to contribute significantly through equity or external funding.

To promote inclusive participation, an advisory system has been deployed across the region. Assistance is offered through local offices and professional chambers (commerce, crafts, agriculture, fisheries), helping applicants maximize their chances through technical and administrative support.

The application process is fully digitized, using a dedicated electronic platform. This ensures transparency, traceability, and streamlined management of submissions.

NORDEV is especially committed to fostering local emerging dynamics, particularly by supporting productive investment in often marginalized areas. By triggering new economic activities, the program helps reduce regional disparities and strengthen economic cohesion.

By focusing on growth sectors such as digital tech, AI, and green industries, NORDEV aligns with a strategic transition towards a more resilient, innovative, and sustainable economy. The aim is to integrate the region into regional and international value chains.

This second NORDEV call for projects reflects an integrated approach to regional development, combining private investment, institutional support, and long-term vision. It stands as a major opportunity for entrepreneurs in northern Morocco to contribute to regional economic advancement.