Opening doors 

11+ years of expertise in Program Management, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and innovation consulting. I empower innovators to secure funding, launch new products, and drive positive impact in emerging markets.

Wacim Benyahya - Innovation Consultant
70+

Startups Supported

8

Corporates

You can find me in :

Rabat, Morocco.

Professional Background

Current Role

Head of Technology Transfer Office at UIR, one of Morocco's leading universities and #1 in Africa for patent filing. Specializing in innovation commercialization and industry partnerships.

Education

Master's degree in Management and Finance with specialized focus on venture capital, startup valuation, and emerging market investments.

Expertise

Bio-inspired innovation, sustainable technology, venture capital, startup acceleration, and emerging market development strategies.

Network

MIT Sandbox Explorer mentor, international innovation consultant, and active member of MENA startup ecosystem.

Current Focus Areas

Venture Capital & Investment

Actively sourcing and evaluating early-stage startups with a focus on bio-inspired innovations, sustainable technology, and positive impact ventures in Morocco and the broader MENA region.

Seed Stage
Series A
Bio-tech
Sustainability
Due diligence and startup evaluation
Portfolio company support
Strategic partnerships development
Mentorship & Advisory

Providing strategic guidance to entrepreneurs through MIT Sandbox Explorer program and private consulting engagements, focusing on scaling strategies and market entry.

MIT Sandbox
1-on-1 Mentoring
Growth Strategy
Business model optimization
Fundraising strategy and preparation
Network introductions and partnerships
Technology Entrepreneurship

Turning scientific discoveries and academic research into viable, investor-ready ventures by bridging the gap between labs and markets.

Venture Architecture
Tech Transfer
Spin-offs
Research commercialization strategy
Business model & IP alignment
Go-to-market & early traction support
Venture Building as a Service

Helping corporations design, prototype, and launch new ventures — before disruption comes from the outside.

Corporate Innovation
Intrapreneurship
New Business Models
Opportunity framing & market exploration
Rapid prototyping & validation
Internal venture design & launch playbooks

Companies Supported

Empowering visionary startups in logistics, healthcare, sustainability, and fintech with cutting-edge solutions.

15+
Startups Supported
8
Series A Supported
5
Pre-Seed Mentored
7
Sectors Covered
CloudFret
Series A
Logistics platform optimizing road transport operations
Logistics & Supply Chain
Support
KLIT.ma
Seed
Commission-free online ordering, delivery ops, and CRM so restaurants own their growth.
FoodTech
Support
Claro Digital Services
Bootstrapped
Custom web/mobile builds and automation to digitize SME operations end-to-end.
IT Services
Support
AgenZ
Series A
Revolutionizing real estate transactions with innovative technology
PropTech
Support
BlinkPharma
Series A
Transforming the relationship between laboratories and pharmacies
HealthTech
Support
Tookeez
Series A
Making loyalty programs more accessible and profitable for everyone
FinTech
Support
PrestaFreedom
Series A
The marketplace that frees you from your home chores
Marketplace
Support
DataPathology
Series A
Making pathology digital with advanced technology solutions
MedTech
Support
Eden Souk
Series A
First marketplace for bio-based products and sustainable solutions
Sustainability
Support
KONTA
Series A
SaaS solution for supplier invoice automation and management
FinTech SaaS
Support
KoolSkools
Series A
SaaS solutions for comprehensive school management systems
EdTech
Support
Disklosure
Series A
SaaS platform for automated ESG reporting and compliance
ESG Tech
Support
JobOp
Pre-Series A
Innovative platform for temporary workforce recruitment
HR Tech
Support
B-Gen
Pre-Series A
Pioneering precision oncology with cutting-edge liquid biopsy technology
BioTech
Support

Early-Stage Mentoring

Quanoni
Pre-Seed
SaaS solution for supplier invoice automation and management
FinTech SaaS
Mentoring
PGPR
Pre-Seed
Sustainable bio-fertilizers production for agricultural innovation
AgriTech
Mentoring

Let's Work Together

Are you building a game-changing startup? From pre-seed mentoring to Series A support, we're here to fuel your growth.