LAPROPHAN AND THE MAScIR FOUNDATION HAVE SIGNED A JOINT VENTURE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS IN BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY.
The MAScIR Foundation, affiliated with the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, and the Laprophan laboratories signed a joint venture on Monday, October 2, 2023, in Laayoune, at the UM6P headquarters in Foum El Oued, Laayoune.
This signing between Mr. Hicham El Habti, President of UM6P and the MAScIR Foundation, and Mr. Farid Bennis, President of Laprophan, took place under the effective presidency of Mr. Wali Abdeslam Bekrat and gave birth to a common vehicle called IBYLTECH (Ibyl for “camel” in Arabic and tech for biomedical technology).
The objective of this joint venture is to develop nanobodies derived from camelids for cosmetic and medical indications. Through research dedicated to biotechnology and the valorization of the camel, the joint venture is part of the joint desire of Laprophan, UM6P, and MAScIR to contribute concretely to the development of the Southern Provinces.
This ceremony was attended by Ms. Nawal Chraibi, General Director of the MAScIR Foundation, Mrs. Elisabeth Moreno, Administrator of Laprophan and former Minister, the Consuls accredited to Laayoune, as well as elected officials and notables from the region.
About Laprophan:
A pioneer in the Moroccan pharmaceutical industry, Laprophan is a national pharmaceutical company that has been operating in the drug sector since 1949. It is distinguished by a long tradition of research and holds 5 marketed products, corresponding to 500 patents registered in more than 100 countries.
Laprophan is a key player in health in Morocco with a wide portfolio of over 400 drugs covering several therapeutic areas.
Website: www.laprophan.com
About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P):
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a Moroccan non-profit research university. Its main campus is located in Benguerir, near Marrakech, with branches in Rabat and Laayoune. The university is focused on applied research and innovation and is committed to economic and human development, with a focus on Africa.
UM6P prioritizes relevant research and innovation for Morocco and Africa, focusing on topics such as industrialization, food security, sustainable development, mining, behavioral and social sciences.
It brings together a number of schools and research institutes, covering science and technology (agriculture, mining, energy, medicine, chemistry, computer science, etc.), social sciences, and business administration.
The University welcomed its first cohort of students in 2013 before being officially inaugurated on January 12, 2017. Since then, it has continued to grow to become a leading research institution dedicated to collaboration between Africa and the rest of the world. In this capacity, UM6P has concluded numerous partnerships with universities in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Website: www.um6p.ma
About the MAScIR Foundation:
The MAScIR Foundation is a non-profit association affiliated with the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. Established in 2007, its aim is to promote and develop technological research hubs in the fields of materials and nanomaterials, biotechnology, microelectronics, and life sciences. Its work is focused on applied research and innovation to meet market needs.
Website: www.mascir.com
Media Contacts:
LAPROPHAN
Dr. Othmane BOUMAALIF
Phone: +212 522 54 38 38
Mobile: +212 674 13 11 29
Email: othmane.boumaalif@laprophan.com
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University of Laâyoune
Hamdi DOUNIA
Mobile: +212 675 493 319
Email: hamdi.dounia@um6p.ma
The MAScIR Foundation
Mme Fatima Zahra MARFOQ
Mobile: +212 665 46 88 44
Email: f.marfoq@mascir.ma,
fatimazahra.marfoq@um6p.ma