Developing an NGO Incubator Model for the Moroccan Civil Sector

The number of NGOs in Morocco has grown rapidly in the past decades, yet many NGOs still struggle to establish themselves and achieve their goals. This research aimed at assisting Association Anoual in developing an NGO incubator that would provide training and support to the growing number of NGOs in Morocco. We conducted interviews in Morocco with alumni of previous Association Anoual programs, local established NGOs and social enterprises, aspiring NGO founders, and existing incubators and capacity building experts to determine the needs of Moroccan NGOs. We then presented the market research to executive members of Association Anoual and developed a proposal for an NGO incubator program taking their capabilities into consideration. Our proposal adapted well-documented models for business incubators and accelerators to the needs of the Moroccan civil sector.