DAAD-Matchmaking event: KIWi Connect “Potentials for academic cooperation between Germany and Morocco” [15.10.26]
The DAAD is pleased to invite you to the upcoming KIWi Connect “Potentials for academic cooperation between Germany and Morocco”, which will take place virtually on Wednesday, 2 December 2026 | 10:00 am–1:00 pm (German time, UTC+1) | 9:00 am–12:00 pm (Moroccan time, UTC+0)
This online matchmaking event is organized by the DAAD Centre for International academic cooperation (KIWi) in collaboration with the DAAD Regional Office in Tunis and the DAAD Lectureship in Morocco. It aims to strengthen cooperation between universities in Germany and Morocco, foster new academic partnerships, and create opportunities for joint research, scholarly exchange, and institutional collaboration in three key areas of mutual strategic interest:
1. Renewable energy
2. Engineering
3. Food security and agriculture The first part of the event will feature a plenary session on the higher education landscapes in both countries and available funding opportunities. In the second part, there will be matchmaking sessions allowing participants to explore the potential for collaboration in smaller, thematically focused breakout sessions.
Key discussion topics:
• What kind of exchange and collaboration are partners looking for?
• Which opportunities does the respective research area (renewable energy, engineering, or food security and agriculture) offer for German-Moroccan academic collaborations?
• How can local challenges in the respective field be addressed in joint collaborations?
• Which experiences have partners gained in previous international collaborations?
Please note: Participation is limited to ensure balanced representation from both countries. Registrations will be considered based on the order of submission and relevance to the matchmaking focus areas. You will receive final confirmation after the registration deadline on 8 November. Feel free to forward this invitation to interested colleagues at your institution.
The DAAD looks forward to your active participation in this significant opportunity to connect and collaborate.