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Morocco - General Inspectorate of Finance (Inspection Générale des Finances / IGF)

🇲🇦 Morocco

Develop AI solutions to modernise public finance auditing in Morocco, in partnership with the World Bank and Trust Valley.

Morocco - General Inspectorate of Finance (Inspection Générale des Finances / IGF)

World Bank Partnership

Work with the World Bank and IGF Morocco to modernise public finance auditing.

GovTech Capacity Building

Immersive programme in Switzerland on public-private collaboration, AI in government, and the GovTech ecosystem.

Public Sector Engagement

Develop a Proof of Concept in direct partnership with Morocco's General Inspectorate of Finance (Inspection Générale des Finances).

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General Inspectorate of Finance (Inspection Générale des Finances) of Morocco (IGF)

This challenge is presented by Morocco's General Inspectorate of Finance (Inspection Générale des Finances / IGF), in collaboration with the World Bank, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and Trust Valley. It is part of the GovTech Innovation Challenge Series 2026, supported by the World Bank Trust Fund for Governance and Institutions.

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World Bank, SECO and Trust Valley

Powered by the World Bank's Institutions Global Department, SECO Switzerland, and Trust Valley — a Swiss public-private partnership for digital trust.

The Programme

How the programme works

Creating a platform for private companies to design and test innovative digital solutions for public administrations, enhancing government efficiency, transparency, and institutional capacity.

1

Submit your proposal

Describe your approach to address one or both IGF challenges, covering your technical solution, implementation methodology, and expected impact.

2

GovTech Bootcamp in Switzerland and Morocco

Top selected companies attend the 4-day immersive programme in Lausanne and Geneva covering GovTech, AI in public administration, and B2G engagement.

3

Develop a Proof of Concept

Work directly with IGF Morocco and the World Bank to develop and validate a functional Proof of Concept on a defined pilot scope.

GovTech Bootcamp

  • Field visits to public sector actors and experts
  • Mentoring & networking with domain experts from the Swiss financial and digital trust sectors
  • Workshops on B2G engagement, regulatory compliance, and scalability in public administration

GovTech Award

  • Flagship awards ceremony in Morocco
  • Showcase of finalist proposals to a global audience
  • Panel discussions on AI, Digital Trust, and GovTech in Public Administration
  • All travel, accommodation and meals fully covered

The Challenge

Challenge statements

Morocco's General Inspectorate of Finance (Inspection Générale des Finances / IGF) is seeking innovative solutions to modernise two key public finance audit processes. Note: These challenge statements reflect the IGF's perspective and are provided for reference. Innovative approaches and alternative methods to achieve the intended outcomes are encouraged.

Sm@rt Programmer

Develop an integrated solution covering annual risk-based audit mission programming (P1) and operational mission team planning (P2) for strategic public establishments and enterprises. The IGF conducts approximately 200 audit missions each year. The programming process currently relies on manually assessed criteria, and team composition is based on an internal CV database and manually updated tracking spreadsheets.

  • Multi-criteria assessment of strategic public establishments and enterprises, with modular and configurable criteria and historical analysis of programming and audit data
  • Tool-driven suggestions to improve and enrich risk criteria
  • Predictive monitoring system to anticipate risk developments
  • Skills/mission matching engine using availability and mission history for team composition
  • Production of the audit mission planning document for strategic public establishments and enterprises for validation by the Inspector General
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Sm@rt Public Procurement Auditor

Develop an integrated intelligent public procurement audit solution — document intelligence, compliance analysis, and deliverable generation — covering the full audit process from preparation through deliverable production (procurement phase). The solution must be hosted and processed on-premise, with no calls to external cloud APIs, and support French/Arabic multilingualism.

  • Indexing and querying of permanent and mission files (natural language, French and Arabic multilingualism)
  • Analytical report generation and answers to cross-cutting questions on the document corpus
  • Analysis of Public Procurement Portal (Portail des Marchés Publics / PMP) data and tender documents (DAO)
  • Automated compliance tests on the procurement phase, evolving towards predictive tests
  • Assisted generation of deliverables and key documents
Read full challenge statement

Programme Timeline

Key Dates

  1. Call for Proposals launch

    The challenge opens applications worldwide.

  2. Information Sessions with IGF

    Online Q&A sessions with IGF Morocco to clarify technical requirements and discuss implementation approaches.

  3. Application Deadline

    Deadline for proposal submissions. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

  4. Selected Proposals Announcement

    The selection committee announces the companies selected to develop a Proof of Concept with the IGF.

  5. GovTech Bootcamp in Switzerland and Morocco

    Selected companies participate in the 4-day programme in Switzerland and Morocco, and present their solutions at the Award GovTech.

Eligibility

Who can apply?

Applications are open to startups, scale-ups, and SMEs worldwide with expertise in AI, data analytics, or digital solutions for the public sector.

  • Legally incorporated company
  • Fewer than 75 employees
  • Proposals are accepted in both English and French
  • At least one team member fluent in French is required
  • Under $5M USD in annual revenue
  • Technical expertise in AI, NLP, data analytics or public sector software
  • Capacity to develop on-premise solutions (data sovereignty requirements apply)
  • Open to companies from all countries — no geographic restrictions
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

When will applications open?
The challenge launched on 26 June 2026. Applications can be submitted until 21 August 2026.
Do I need to address both challenges?
No. You may submit a proposal for one or both challenges. However, proposals covering both challenges in an integrated approach are welcomed.
Is the programme funded?
Yes. All core programme services are provided at no cost, including the Switzerland/Morocco bootcamp, conference, mentorship, and all associated travel expenses for selected companies.
In which language can proposals be submitted?
Proposals are accepted in both English and French.
How will proposals be evaluated?
Complete applications will be evaluated based on: technical feasibility, potential impact, team capability, scalability, and the ability to meet on-premise and data sovereignty requirements.

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