Orange Maroc rewards three startups for POESAM 2026

Orange Maroc has announced the three Moroccan winners of the 16th edition of the Prix Orange de l’Entrepreneur Social en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient (POESAM) 2026. These startups will represent Morocco in the international finals of the competition.

AgroLora secured first place with a solution that integrates the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence to monitor and manage agricultural holdings sustainably. Invirtus took second place, offering an AI-driven recruitment platform designed to evaluate candidate skills. Arwa Solutions earned third place with an AgriTech platform that connects farmers with consultants using AI to improve sustainable agricultural practices.

The selection process involved 345 applications across the Kingdom, with 14 finalists presenting to a jury of experts. Evaluation criteria focused on innovation, economic model viability, and societal impact. The winners will receive support through the Orange Digital Center and Orange Fab Maroc, including training and acceleration programs.