In order to capitalize on the skills and expertise of each partner and to transfer the intrinsic know-how of the different parties, a Memorandum of Understanding has been established in the territory of Berkane between the Province of Berkane, Libelium, and Majal Berkane.
This agreement was signed with the aim of developing fruitful collaboration in line with their mutual aspirations and common interests. The purpose of this Agreement is to define the framework of collaboration between the Parties in order to achieve their common objectives, which include:
Establishing an OpenLab for training, sharing experiences and expertise, and conducting research on Smart City-related topics;
Strengthening and consolidating the expertise and excellence of each Party by organizing reflection, training, and research activities;
Developing a common vision and defining an ambitious policy for territorial data management that can lead to high-level innovations and results;
Enhancing the existing technical skills of each Party by fostering interdisciplinary exchanges among staff in the fields of GIS/IoT/AI and ICT in general;
.Promoting the valorization of results obtained from projects implemented in the OpenLab;
The Parties have decided to join forces to create a true synergy in the aforementioned areas applied to the concerns of the smart city zone. In this context, the Parties have decided to initiate the process of establishing a common collaborative structure without legal personality, called the "Open AI Lab," to contribute to the development and facilitation of joint reflection aimed at developing skills in technological innovation in the field of smart cities, particularly concerning mobility and transportation, energy, air quality, and smart lighting. The Parties agree to cooperate in good faith, through joint and concerted activities conducted in accordance with the provisions of this Memorandum, in order to achieve the aforementioned objectives.
