ISFORT MAROC

Name

ISFORT MAROC

Legal name

Institut Supérieur de Formation en Technologie Agroalimentaire et Génie Appliqué (ISFORT)

Website

https://isfort-maroc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDABALAA

Agriculture & Food Production

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Industry-Specific Professional Training (e.g., Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction)

SECONDARYAFALADAK

Training & Competency Programs (HACCP, PCQI, GMP)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Regulatory Compliance Testing & Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA, HACCP)

SECONDARYAFALADAE

Import/Export & Border Compliance Support (FSVP, Prior Notice, Health Certificates)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Regulatory Compliance Testing & Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA, HACCP)

SECONDARYAFALACAI

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Food science training
• QHSE certification programs
• Accredited laboratory testing
• Professional corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Casablanca, Casablanca

HQ country

Morocco

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrolment Fees: ISFORT generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by students enrolled in its Licence (Bac+3), Master (Bac+5), and Engineering Cycle programs. The institution also offers continuing education and professional training programs through its LABOSFORT and professional development pole, serving corporate clients seeking ISO certification training and QHSE upskilling.
2. Laboratory Testing Services (LABOSFORT): LABOSFORT generates commercial revenue through fee-for-service microbiological and physico-chemical testing of food products, water, air, and surfaces for external corporate clients. The lab also provides auditing, consulting, and on-site technical assistance services to food industry companies.
3. Continuing Education and Corporate Training: ISFORT's professional development pole generates revenue from short- and long-form training programs delivered to corporate clients, covering ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000, 17025, 26000, 31000, 50001), HACCP, food safety, QHSE management, environmental compliance, and energy performance. Programs are delivered intra-company, inter-company, in-person, or remotely.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISFORT MAROC is a private Moroccan higher education institution that delivers accredited Licence (Bac+3), Master (Bac+5), and Engineering Cycle programs specializing in food science and technology, QHSE management, applied engineering, bio-engineering, and supply chain. It also operates LABOSFORT, an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited and ONSSA-approved laboratory providing fee-for-service microbiological and physico-chemical testing for food, water, air, and surfaces, and a continuing education pole delivering ISO/HACCP/QHSE corporate training.

Product overview

ISFORT MAROC is a private higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized academic programs and professional training services in food science, agricultural technology, quality management, environmental engineering, and supply chain management. The portfolio includes five-year engineering programs, three-year bachelor's degrees (Licence), two-year master's degrees (Master), accredited laboratory services through LABOSFORT, and corporate training/certification programs. The institution operates as a unified educational platform serving students from undergraduate through professional development levels, with a focus on practical, industry-aligned training in the agri-food and QHSE sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LABOSFORT: Laboratoire d'analyses microbiologiques et physico-chimiques des aliments, des eaux et de l'environnement, accrédité NM ISO/IEC 17025 et agréé par l'ONSSA.

Products and services

• Cycle d'Ingénieur en Sciences et Technologies Agroalimentaires (BAC+5) Five-year engineering program (BAC+5) specializing in food science and agricultural technology, covering food manufacturing processes, production management, R&D team leadership, and quality culture; targeted at students holding a Baccalaureate who seek engineering-level training.
• Licence en Sciences et Technologies Agroalimentaires (BAC+3)
• Licence en QHSE (Qualité, Hygiène, Sécurité et Environnement) (BAC+3) Three-year bachelor's degree (BAC+3) forming professionals capable of understanding strategic QHSE management issues and mastering national and international regulatory frameworks; targeted at students targeting quality, hygiene, safety, and environmental management roles.
• Licence en Intelligence Artificielle et Marketing Digital (BAC+3) Three-year bachelor's degree (BAC+3) providing dual skills in artificial intelligence and digital marketing, addressing current digital transformation requirements of organizations; designed for students seeking applied AI and marketing competencies.
• Master en Ingénierie des Technologies Agroalimentaires (BAC+5) Two-year master's degree (BAC+5) training high-level cadres capable of driving strategic transformation of the agri-food industry, covering food science, process engineering, and sustainable performance; targeted at graduates with a Licence seeking senior technical and managerial roles.
• Master en Ingénierie du Management QHSE (BAC+5) Two-year master's degree (BAC+5) training specialized cadres capable of designing, piloting, and optimizing integrated QHSE management systems in complex organizational environments; intended for professionals targeting senior QHSE roles.
• Master en Agro-Business & Supply Chain Management (BAC+5) Two-year master's degree (BAC+5) training cadres capable of mastering economic, commercial, logistical, and strategic dimensions of production, transformation, distribution, and supply chain activities; targeted at students and professionals in agribusiness logistics.
• Master en Management, Ingénierie et Droit de l'Environnement (BAC+5) Two-year master's degree (BAC+5) training professionals capable of anticipating, implementing, and monitoring corporate environmental policy in compliance with legislation and sustainable development; designed for environmental management roles.
• Master en Bio-Ingénierie (BAC+5) Two-year master's degree (BAC+5) developing interdisciplinary competencies in biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering with applications to health, environment, agri-food, and pharmaceutical industries; aimed at students entering biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
• LABOSFORT - Laboratoire d'Analyses Alimentaires, Eaux et Environnement ISO/IEC 17025 accredited and ONSSA approved laboratory offering microbiological and physico-chemical analysis services for food, water, air, and environmental samples, with training and audit support services; serves corporate clients including food manufacturers, retailers, and hospitality groups.
• Formations Continues et Certifiantes (Continuing Education and Corporate Training) Professional continuing education programs covering ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 22000, 17025, 26000, 31000, 50001), HACCP, QHSE, food safety, and environmental management, with customized corporate training options; targeted at corporate clients seeking ISO certification and workforce upskilling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of graduates secure employment within 6 months of graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Institut Polytechnique UniLaSalle (Beauvais, France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLAGSHIP PARTNERSHIP: ISFORT's most significant academic partnership enables Licence (Bac+3) graduates to enter directly into the 4th year of the Engineering Cycle at UniLaSalle, leading to dual degrees: Diplôme d'Ingénieur en Agro-alimentation et Santé (specializations in nutrition, product innovation, food safety) and Diplôme d'Ingénieur en Génie de l'Environnement. This partnership is the cornerstone of ISFORT's international academic positioning.
• ENIL – École Nationale de l'Industrie Laitière (Mamirolle, France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the French National School of Dairy Industry facilitating academic exchanges, joint seminars, forums, and tables rondes between Moroccan and French industry operators in the dairy and food sector. The regional council of Franche-Comté co-organizes these events with ENIL and ISFORT.
• Université de Franche-Comté (Besançon, France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic cooperation agreement with the Université de Franche-Comté facilitating student exchanges, joint academic programs, and research collaboration in food science and technology. A formal convention has been signed between the institutions.
• Oniris – ENITIAA (Nantes, France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Oniris (formerly ENITIAA), the French National School of Engineering in Food and Agrifood Industries, enabling student mobility and academic exchanges in food engineering and technology.
• ISA Lille – Institut Supérieur d'Agriculture de Lille (France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with ISA Lille facilitating student exchanges and joint educational programs in agricultural and food sciences.
• ESPCI Paris – École Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange partnership with ESPCI Paris, one of France's elite engineering schools, enabling specialized exchanges in physical and chemical industrial sciences.
• ISE Paris – Institut Supérieur de l'Environnement (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ISE Paris enabling environmental studies exchanges and joint programs aligned with ISFORT's QHSE and environmental management specializations.
• Université Laval (Québec, Canada)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Université Laval, one of Canada's leading research universities, facilitating student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and academic recognition between Quebec and Morocco in food science and technology.
• ITAQ – Institut de Technologie Agroalimentaire du Québec (Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ITAQ in Quebec's agrifood technology hub, enabling student exchanges and specialized training in food technology and agricultural engineering.
• Fresenius University of Applied Sciences (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Germany, enabling exchanges and collaboration in applied sciences and food technology.
• Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD, Dakar, Senegal)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UCAD, Senegal's leading university, enabling African student exchanges and academic cooperation in food science and technology. Senegal is a key country in ISFORT's pan-African strategy.
• École Supérieure Polytechnique – UCAD (Dakar, Senegal)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ESP-UCAD facilitating joint academic programs and student mobility between Senegal and Morocco in food technology and applied sciences.
• ISFAR – Institut Supérieur de Formation Agricole et Rurale (Thiès, Senegal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ISFAR at Université de Thiès in Senegal, enabling exchanges in agricultural and rural training methodologies.
• Institut AMDI (Dakar, Senegal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AMDI, a private higher education institution in Dakar, Senegal, expanding ISFORT's network in French-speaking West Africa.
• Université Ephrata (Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Université Ephrata in Côte d'Ivoire, facilitating student exchanges and academic cooperation in food technology and quality management between Ivory Coast and Morocco.
• INFPA – Institut National de Formation Professionnelle Agricole (Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with INFPA in Côte d'Ivoire, enabling cooperation in professional agricultural training and food technology education.
• Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC, Cotonou, Benin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UAC, Benin's leading university, facilitating academic exchanges and student mobility in food science and technology.
• UNIVGA – Université Internationale de Libreville (Gabon)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNIVGA in Gabon, expanding ISFORT's academic network in Central Africa and facilitating student exchanges in food technology and quality management.

Scale indicators8 records

Broad incumbents

• Institut Agro Montpellier: Major French public agronomy and food science institution (formerly Montpellier SupAgro). Overlaps with ISFORT's agrifood and QHSE training scope but operates at much broader scale and offers a wider curriculum portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas Maroc: Moroccan subsidiary of Bureau Veritas, offering testing, inspection, and certification services including ISO standards and food safety. Competes with both LABOSFORT's testing services and ISFORT's corporate training programs.
• Eurofins Maroc: Moroccan subsidiary of Eurofins, the global testing laboratory network. Competes directly with LABOSFORT for food, water, and environmental testing services to Moroccan enterprise clients, with significantly broader international reach and capacity.
• SGS Maroc: Moroccan operations of SGS, the global testing, inspection, and certification company. Competes with LABOSFORT in food safety testing and competes with ISFORT's professional development pole in ISO certification training for Moroccan enterprises.
• Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II (IAV Hassan II): Morocco's flagship public agronomy and veterinary medicine institute based in Rabat. The principal public-sector competitor for Moroccan students seeking agrifood and QHSE credentials, with significantly larger faculty and broader program scope.

Direct peers

• ISA Lille (Institut Supérieur d'Agriculture): French private higher education institution in Lille offering engineering programs in agriculture, food science, and environmental sciences. Direct ISFORT partner; overlapping target market (agriculture and food industry students) and program portfolio.
• Institut Polytechnique UniLaSalle: French polytechnic institute headquartered in Beauvais with engineering programs in agriculture, food science, and environmental engineering. ISFORT's flagship partner institution, directly comparable in food science/agronomy specialization and offering the double-degree pathway that defines ISFORT's international positioning.
• ONIRIS (École Nationale Vétérinaire, Agroalimentaire et de l'Alimentation): French public engineering school in Nantes specializing in food and agrifood industries (formerly ENITIAA). Listed as an ISFORT academic partner; comparable mission and curriculum focus in food engineering and technology training.
• Groupe ESA (École Supérieure d'Agricultures): Private French agricultural higher education group based in Angers with programs across agriculture, food, viticulture, and environment. Comparable positioning as a private specialized food/agriculture school with international student recruitment and corporate partnerships.

Regional players

• INAT (Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie): Tunisia's principal public agronomy institute under the University of Carthage. Comparable mission in agrifood higher education for the francophone Maghreb market, though based in Tunisia rather than Morocco.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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