Association Loop For Science And Technology

Association Loop For Science And Technology, based in Casablanca, Morocco, is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov that focuses on technology education, innovation, and youth empowerment. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the organization demonstrates a commitment to developing technological skills and creating educational opportunities for young people in Morocco. Their work primarily centers on STEM education, technological training, and creating platforms for youth to engage with cutting-edge technological challenges and learning experiences.

Through federal grant awards from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Association Loop For Science And Technology has consistently delivered programs that promote technological skill development and innovation among Moroccan youth. Their grant-funded projects have included organizing the First Tech Challenge (FTC), a robotics competition for 12-18 year olds, establishing maker spaces, conducting technology workshops to help young Moroccans learn cutting-edge technologies and soft skills, and hosting technology-focused events like the NASA Space Apps Challenge. These grants, ranging from project grants to cooperative agreements, have supported initiatives that enable young people to design, build, program, and engage with advanced technological platforms, with the overarching goal of developing a generation of innovative thinkers equipped to address local challenges through sustainable technological solutions.